Jeff Kiger

The CMX Cinemas Chateau movie theater’s future recently appeared in the form of job postings for “General Manager” and “Operations Manager” in Rochester. The theater closed in 2025.

Nicole Nfonoyim-Hara recently wrote an essay to add her voice to the community discussion about downtown Rochester. She also spent $1.25 million on Aug. 4 to purchase the building that her Griot Art shop occupies.

The move will prevent KSMQ's channels from going dark in seven southern Minnesota counties. The consolidation coincides with a name change to Minnesota PBS.

A recent building permit for a new sign for Cookie Cutters Haircuts signaled that new life is on the way to the 2,600-square-foot commercial space in Rochester's T.J. Maxx & More Plaza.

Regus, the world’s largest hybrid office/coworking firm, closed the doors of its downtown Rochester spaces in April after an almost three year run.

Mayo Clinic's unaudited consolidated financial report for the second quarter of 2026 was posted on the Electronic Municipal Market Access website on Friday. Operating income climbed to $501 million, which is up 27% compared to the second quarter of 2025.

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.

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.

Willie and Nancy Rauen announced that Sunday will be the final day of their Indigo Acaí Bowls shop in the Century Business Plaza building at 2571 Clare Lane NE. They will continue to serve acaí bowls from their food truck.

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.