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October 2, 2023 4:00 AM

As Rochester City Council considers multi-family zoning, Pill Hill pushes back

Rochester’s Pill Hill neighborhood is dotted with historic homes, large and small. Now, the city council is considering zoning changes that could usher in new development.

by Catharine Richert

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September 5, 2023 4:00 AM

Rochester bets on geothermal to power a green future

Since June, construction workers in Rochester, Minn., have been drilling deep wells that will eventually be part of a large geothermal network meant to heat and cool multiple buildings downtown. These systems aren’t an option for every city. But in locations that have the right geologic conditions, it’s a climate-friendly way to heat and cool.

by Catharine Richert

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April 10, 2023 6:55 PM

Rochester Public Schools says data was breached

In a statement to parents, the district confirmed that some district data was accessed by an “outside actor,” but stopped short of saying who is affected.

by Catharine Richert

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