ROCHESTER

May 14 2025ENVIRONMENT

Rochester: A Climate-Savvy City on the Rise

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 change. The city has plans to cut down on carbon emissions and is inv...

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May 06 2025POLITICS

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

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 November. His victory was not without controversy. Kelly Rae Kirkpatr...

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Mar 26 2025BUSINESS

Rochester's Retail Shifts: New Spin Closes Downtown Store

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 shutting down their doors. The closure of New Spin's downtown store w...

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Dec 10 2024BUSINESS

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

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' venue is getting a facelift as we speak. Unlike the pricey spots that dot...

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Nov 20 2024SCIENCE

The Physicist Controversy: From Superconductivity to Ouster

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, faced a storm when two of his papers were retracted due to concerns about...

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Oct 18 2024EDUCATION

Math and Reading Scores Change in Minnesota Schools

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 meeting the state's learning standards. There's a test called the Minnesota...

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