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Rochester: A Climate-Savvy City on the Rise

May 14, 2025

Rochester, New York, is quietly becoming a hotspot for people looking to escape extreme weather. This city, known for its manufacturing past, is now attracting folks who want a more stable climate. It's not just the weather that's drawing people in. Rochester has been working hard to tackle climate

politics

Rochester's Fourth Ward Election Dispute: The Legal Battle Continues

May 6, 2025

The legal fight over Rochester's Fourth Ward election is far from over. A court date has been scheduled for November 24, 2024 to determine the outcome of a lawsuit challenging the residency of the ward's current council member. The dispute centers around Andy Friederichs, who won the election last

business

Rochester's Retail Shifts: New Spin Closes Downtown Store

March 26, 2025

Rochester, Minnesota, is seeing some changes in its retail scene. Recently, New Spin, a popular spot for bikes and disc golf gear, closed its downtown location. The store at 401 N. Broadway Ave. Suite 150 is now empty. This closure is part of a broader trend in the area, with other businesses also s

business

Rochester's Downtown to Get a New Sports Bar: Lucky's Arrives

December 10, 2024

There's a new player in Rochester, Minnesota's downtown restaurant scene. It's not just any eatery, but a sports bar called Lucky's, set to revamp the former 507 Public House spot. Known for its variety of restaurants, Rochester might just find a new favorite with Lucky's. The old 'Half Barrel' venu

science

The Physicist Controversy: From Superconductivity to Ouster

November 20, 2024

You've likely heard of Ranga Dias, the physicist from the University of Rochester who made waves with claims about superconductivity. Superconductivity is when electricity can flow without resistance, and high-temperature superconductors could revolutionize energy and technology. Dias, however, face

education

Math and Reading Scores Change in Minnesota Schools

October 18, 2024

Have you ever wondered how well students in Minnesota are doing with their studies? The state's Department of Education has a cool report card that tells us all about it. This report card has info like how students answer surveys, what the schools spend tax money on, and how many students are meetin