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New owners cut jobs and pulled the plug on Root River Hardwoods' sawmill A 2025 deal that brought an old school Minnesota sawmill and logging operation together with young investors from the United Kingdom looked unconventional. However, most everyone involved thought it w...

New owners cut jobs and pulled the plug on Root River Hardwoods' sawmill #prestonmn

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Mayo Clinic reports 2025 was 'another strong year' with growth across the board Mayo Clinic reported “2025 was another strong year” with an operating revenue of $21.5 billion as patient admissions grew by 7% and outpatient digital visits increased by 17%, while adding 12,400 new ...

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Nerdin Out to change the game by adding mini-golf and more to its rebranded activity arena Brad Vigesaa is updating and rebranding the former Battleground area next to his Nerdin Out shop at 1802 Second St. SW. Under the new name of District 507, it will feature a new indoor minigolf course...

Nerdin Out to change the game by adding mini-golf and more to its rebranded activity arena #rochmn #heardaroundroch #kigersnotebook

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Nerdin Out to change the game by adding mini-golf and more to its rebranded activity arena Brad Vigesaa is updating and rebranding the former Battleground area next to his Nerdin Out shop at 1802 Second St. SW. Under the new name of District 507, it will feature a new indoor minigolf course...

Nerdin Out to change the game by adding mini-golf and more to its rebranded activity arena #rochmn #heardaroundroch #kigersnotebook

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Drive-thru coffee chain is brewing up plans for its first Rochester location An Arkansas-based drive-thru caffeine chain – 7 Brew Coffee – is hoping to brew up its first Southern Minnesota shop in Rochester.

Drive-thru coffee chain is brewing up plans for its first Rochester location #rochmn #heardaroundroch #kigersnotebook

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Mayo Clinic mulls issuing $750 million in bonds to help pay for construction Mayo Clinic posted a notice on the Electronic Municipal Market Access website on Thursday about the possibility.

Mayo Clinic mulls issuing $750 million in bonds to help pay for construction #mayoclinic #rochmn #kigersnotebook

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New owners of Fat Willy's bar and grill to stay the same course as the past 16 years Fat Willy’s founder Bill Henderson sold his 16-year-old restaurant at 4325 Maine Ave. SE on Feb. 20 to Mai Xiong and Va Lor for $1.26 million.

New owners of Fat Willy's bar and grill to stay the same course as the past 16 years #rochmn #heararoundroch

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The company building Pine Island's data center is finally revealed The tech giant behind the most used search engine in the world — plus Google Maps and a suite of online applications including Gmail — will build a data center in Pine Island, with construction expect...

The company building Pine Island's data center is finally revealed

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Willow Pet Hospital is now offering pet care in southwest Rochester There’s a new hospital along Rochester’s Second Street Southwest.

Willow Pet Hospital is now offering pet care in southwest Rochester
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Word on Fire buys former First Unitarian Universalist Church for $1.95M Bishop Robert Barron's nonprofit Catholic organization paid $1.95 million to buy the former First Unitarian Universalist Church, two days after the final service.

Word on Fire buys former First Unitarian Universalist Church for $1.95M #rochmn #heararoundroch #kigersnotebook

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Vehicle-focused businesses drove three Rochester real estate deals totaling $5.62 million Three recent Rochester real estate transactions, involving Les Schwab Tires, NAPA Auto Parts and Rochester Armored Car, drove up local property sales by a combined $5.62 million.

Vehicle-focused businesses drove three Rochester real estate deals totaling $5.62 million #rochmn #heardaroundroch #kigersnotebook www.postbulletin.com/business/veh...

Immigration agents detain 2 at Rochester restaurant Monday morning Witnesses say two people were detained from the kitchen at Five West before the restaurant opened.

Immigration agents detain 2 at Rochester restaurant Monday morning #rochmn

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HELPcare Clinic to triple the size of its Rochester location this summer HELPcare Clinic, an Austin-based membership-based direct primary clinic, plans to move its small Rochester office this summer into a 5,000-square-foot space now occupied by ETS Performance at 3708 Nor...

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Jury finds for Mayo Clinic on all points in Dr. Michael Joyner civil trial Mayo Clinic was the winner at the end of the nine-day trial in which Dr. Michael Joyner sued his employer. After about five hours, the jury returned a verdict of “No” to all points of the suit.

Jury finds for Mayo Clinic on all points in Dr. Michael Joyner civil trial #mayoclinic #rochmn

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VP Pence 2020 tour was one topic during last day of witnesses in Dr. Joyner/Mayo Clinic trial Mayo Clinic’s attorneys rested their case in the Dr. Michael Joyner trial Wednesday, after testimony about drama during the 2020 vice president visit.

VP Pence 2020 tour was one topic during last day of witnesses in Dr. Joyner/Mayo Clinic trial #mayoclinic #rochmn

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Mayo Clinic's investigation takes center stage in Joyner trial Dr. Matthew Callstrom, the Mayo Clinic physician who led the investigation into Dr. Michael Joyner’s behavior, took the stand Tuesday. Callstrom was on Mayo Clinic’s Personnel Committee from 2016 to 2...

Mayo Clinic's investigation takes center stage in Joyner trial #mayoclinic #rochmn

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Joyner's team rested case as Mayo Clinic took over questioning Monday In Olmsted County District Court, Dr. Charanjit (Chet) Rihal testified that he was “shocked” by Dr. Michael Joyner’s “ultimatum” for “a seven-figure check” for work related to COVID-19 in 2020.

Joyner's team rested case as Mayo Clinic took over questioning Monday #mayoclinic

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Joyner's 2023 Mayo Clinic suspension came the same week as a glowing performance review In a span of four days in 2023, Dr. Michael Joyner’s supervisor signed a final written warning describing a longtime pattern of unprofessional behavior and a glowing performance review citing his care...

Joyner's 2023 Mayo Clinic suspension came the same week as a glowing performance review #rochmn #mayoclinic

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Marriott foundations donate $100M to Mayo Clinic's 'Bold. Forward. Unbound' project Mayo Clinic CEO Dr. Gianrico Farrugia called the Marriotts “extraordinary advocates for and partners with Mayo Clinic.”

Marriott foundations donate $100M to Mayo Clinic's 'Bold. Forward. Unbound' project #mayoclinic #rochmn

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Mayo Clinic CEO took the stand in Joyner trial Thursday It was the fourth day of the trial, which is expected to go for about 10 days.

Mayo Clinic CEO took the stand in Joyner trial Thursday #rochmn #mayoclinic

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Mental illness and emails dominate testimony at Joyner vs. Mayo Clinic trial Dr. John Halamka, president of the Mayo Clinic Platform, took the witness stand Wednesday, Day 3 of the trial.

Mental illness and emails dominate testimony at Joyner vs. Mayo Clinic trial #rochmn #mayoclinic

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Dr. Michael Joyner faces questions and makes his case in Mayo Clinic trial The trial is expected to last for about 10 days.

Dr. Michael Joyner faces questions and makes his case in Mayo Clinic trial #rochmn #mayoclinic

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Mayo Clinic's top execs continue to see pay raises of 13% to 24% While compensation for all Mayo Clinic employees climbed in 2024, raises for top executives jumped by 13% and more. Mayo now has 42 staffers paid more than $1 million for the year.

Mayo Clinic's top execs continue to see pay raises of 13% to 24% #rochmn #heardaroundroch

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Jury trial begins in lawsuit between doctor and Mayo Clinic Dr. Michael Joyner is contesting what he describes as weaponized disciplinary action in retaliation for his speaking out about corporate partners trying to access patient data. Mayo counters that he w...

Jury trial begins in lawsuit between doctor and Mayo Clinic #rochmn #mayoclinic

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Stir Fry Express to offer free lunch for opening of Rochester restaurant When Semir Secic and his son Samir Secic open the doors Tuesday of their new Stir Fry Express eatery at 4107 N. U.S. Highway 52, they will be serving up a free lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to introduc...

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Most of ICE's 'worst' were never on the streets of Rochester An analysis of 64 people listed as DHS's "worst of the worst" shows most of those taken into custody in Rochester were federal prisoners transferred from border states to the FMC.

Good reporting by the PB's John Molseed, Post Bulletin - Most of ICE's 'worst' were never on the streets of Rochester #rochmn www.postbulletin.com/news/local/m...

The Shoe Beverage Bar to open Saturday The Shoe Beverage Bar, Rochester’s newest and smallest watering hole, is taking a big step on Saturday. It is located in a 120-year-old house/former shoe repair shop at 908 N Broadway Ave.

The Shoe Beverage Bar to open Saturday #rochmn #heardaroundroch #kigersnotebook

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New smoke shop to open in northwest Rochester spot that last housed fitness center St. Cloud-based Smoke N’ Cloud is building out a new Rochester shop in Suite 200 of Barlow Plaza at 1123 Civic Center Drive, targeting a March opening for the Rochester store.

New smoke shop to open in northwest Rochester spot that last housed fitness center #rochmn #heardaroundroch #kigersnotebook

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Many Minnesota hospital systems spent more on charity care during first full year of screening law Other factors, such as increasing health care costs and more patients knowing about charity care, could also be contributing to many hospital systems' growing charity care spend.

Many Minnesota hospital systems spent more on charity care during first full year of screening law #rochmn #mayoclinic

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