Jeff Kiger - Post-Bulletin

Jeff Kiger - Post-Bulletin I write about business in a daily column 'Heard Around Rochester' and articles for the Post-Bulletin My employer's opinions do not necessarily reflect my own.

Will 2026 be Dr. Gianrico Farrugia's final year as Mayo Clinic's CEO?
01/12/2026

Will 2026 be Dr. Gianrico Farrugia's final year as Mayo Clinic's CEO?

Farrugia has led Mayo since stepping into his role in 2019. That means next year will wind up as his eighth year. The president and CEO typically serves for eight to 10 years, according to Mayo.

Local investor paid $2.49 million for Rochester dental clinic building
01/10/2026

Local investor paid $2.49 million for Rochester dental clinic building

A Northwest Rochester dental clinic building now has a new owner following a $2.49 million deal.

Rochester Hispanic business owner asks for support during difficult times
01/09/2026

Rochester Hispanic business owner asks for support during difficult times

Wilber de la Rosa, who owns Tortillas La Mayzteca, wrote an open letter to the Rochester business community asking for support and understanding for local Hispanic residents and businesses.

Rochester Public Schools outlines possible changes, including moving Sunset Terrace and Gage under one roof
01/09/2026

Rochester Public Schools outlines possible changes, including moving Sunset Terrace and Gage under one roof

The earliest any of the changes would happen is during the 2027-28 year.

Rochester Hispanic business owner asks for support during difficult times
01/09/2026

Rochester Hispanic business owner asks for support during difficult times

Wilber de la Rosa, who owns Tortillas La Mayzteca, wrote an open letter to the Rochester business community asking for support and understanding for local Hispanic residents and businesses.

New York company acquires Rochester's Smith Schafer financial firm
01/08/2026

New York company acquires Rochester's Smith Schafer financial firm

Rochester-founded Smith Schafer, one of Minnesota’s top accounting firms, was acquired by a large New York-based financial company on Jan. 1.

Former At Home store sold for $4.8M, signaling possible entry of a new grocery brand in Rochester
01/07/2026

Former At Home store sold for $4.8M, signaling possible entry of a new grocery brand in Rochester

A $4.8 million real estate deal seems to signal that a new grocery name is in store for Rochester in 2026.

Blaze Credit Union paid $3.2 million for its new Rochester branch space
01/06/2026

Blaze Credit Union paid $3.2 million for its new Rochester branch space

Falcon Heights, Minn.-based Blaze Credit Union paid $3.2 million for a first floor business condominium at 975 34th Ave. NW on Dec. 30 to launch a new Rochester branch. Blaze is temporarily leasing the space back to the current tenant and former owner, Eagle Rock Bank, for three months.

Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson announces he won't seek re-election
01/05/2026

Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson announces he won't seek re-election

His current term ends in early 2027.

GameStop to close northwest Rochester store
01/05/2026

GameStop to close northwest Rochester store

It will soon be game over for Rochester’s last GameStop shop, though it might respawn and reopen in a new location.

Eagle Rock Bank to move its headquarters, opening door for Blaze Credit Union to open in Rochester
12/30/2025

Eagle Rock Bank to move its headquarters, opening door for Blaze Credit Union to open in Rochester

Eagle Rock Bank, formerly ONB, plans to move out of its Rochester headquarters in March 2026, which will open the door for Blaze Credit Union to enter the market.

Sutton Place Apartments in southeast Rochester sold for $5 million
12/29/2025

Sutton Place Apartments in southeast Rochester sold for $5 million

"Rochester continues to gain traction with investors looking for stable, high-performing assets," Abe Roberts, managing director investments for Marcus & Millichap, a commercial real estate brokerage firm.

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