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09/10/2026

Scrubs & Beyond to close in Rochester and across U.S.

After 24 years of selling apparel to Rochester’s healthcare workers, Scrubs & Beyond at 2870 41st St. NW is closing up shop. Other than a “Closing” banner, there are few details about the closing, though the brand appears to be shutting down all of its U.S. stores.

09/04/2026

UMR chooses design firm for $110M 'Heart of Campus' in downtown Rochester

Perkins + Will was previously the designer of Mayo Clinic’s Kellen Building, and chosen by UMR from 12 firms. "The Heart of the Campus" will be designed by spring and built by 2030.

09/03/2026

Unique role-playing game comes from Rochester gamer's mind

Nat Barmore rachets up traditional RPG gameplay with a Jenga-like component.

09/02/2026

Mayo Clinic, EEOC seek closure in employee's vaccine religious exemption case

Representatives for both parties filed a consent decree on Monday, Aug. 31, aiming to close a discrimination case involving Mayo Clinic's 2021 COVID-19 vaccination requirement.

09/01/2026

H3 Plaza gets a name change in downtown Rochester

09/01/2026

Stewartville's xenotransplant pig facility is ready for animals

United Therapeutics Corp.'s new $110 million “Designated Pathogen-Free” facility is completed in Stewartville’s Schumann Business Park and ready to start raising gene-edited pigs to provide transplant organs for humans.

08/29/2026

In Southeast Minnesota, clinical trial participation plays a key role in advancing science

Clinical trials, whether for new cancer treatments or simple lifestyle interventions, are based on foundational science and lots of planning.

08/27/2026

Thai-Riffic closes on Second Street citing 'construction challenges'

Jamphen “Pen” Seeley announced on social media Wednesday that she is permanently closing Thai-Riffic at 1217 Second St. SW. across from Mayo Clinic’s Saint Marys Hospital. While the restaurant is closed, Thai-Riffic will still offer catering services in the area.

08/25/2026

Black Swan Living paid $7.27 million for Cascade Apartments

Rochester-based Black Swan Living, a housing investment group led by Nick and Dr. Elaine Stageberg, recently paid $7.27 million to buy the 44-unit Cascade Apartments complex at 957 Pendant Lane NW.

08/22/2026

Sky Zone hopes to bring its bouncy fun to Rochester in October

A Sky Zone trampoline and entertainment park is being built in the Apache Mall with attractions like a zip line, an obstacle course, a dodgeball court and a large soft toddler play area. The goal is to open the Sky Zone in early October.