Wikio - Rochester

Viking Hospitality Fund Developing New Hampton Inn & Suites in Rochester, Minnesota (PR News Wire )

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:27:00 GMT

DALLAS, July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking Hospitality Fund has announced the development of a new 124-room Hampton Inn and Suites in Rochester, Minnesota. The property is the second for Viking Hospitality Fund, which was formed in September 2007 by Dallas-based Prism Hotels & Resorts, Des Moines, Iowa-based SeaCys Holdings, LLC, and Atlanta-based Hotel Assets Group ("Hotel AG") as a joint...

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The primary color is black: most MN congress member mass mailings cut off on June 11 (A Bluestem Prairie)

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:01:30 GMT

A letter writer complains in today's Rochester Post Bulletin about receiving too many franked puff pieces in Free postage being abused by Kline. Complaints about representatives abusing the franking privilege abound, with Michele Bachmann being the champ in scoring them...

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National Child Protection Training Center In Winona MN (abyss2hope: A rape survivor's zigza)

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:05:00 GMT

From a Rochester Post Bulletin story about a program which will bring badly needed training to a new level: An $11.4 million renovation of Maxwell Hall [at Winona State University in SE MN] began last June so it can house the new headquarters for the National Child Protection Training Center, as well as two other programs. The university also raised $500,000 for furnishings and other items....

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Galaxy 14 Cine construction article (Cinema Treasures)

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:45:54 GMT

ROCHESTER, MN -- There is going to be an article in the July issue of Design Cost Data magazine about the construction of the Galaxy Cine 14. Its sister facility , recently opened in Bloomington, IL. The article goes into great detail regarding the specifics in architecture in modern day theaters. For more info on Rataj-Krueger Architects Inc., go to their website .

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Why Do Vandals Hate Golf Courses? (Golf Gear News)

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 02:15:27 GMT

In my fair state of Minnesota, on June 18th, vandals struck the greens of a golf course in Rochester . Although the estimated damage was minimal (around $2700), it got me to thinking. Why do vandals love to ...

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Not much happening, but thanks - Rochester, Minnesota, United States (TravelPod.com Recent Updates)

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:58:28 GMT

Jump to the full entry & travel map Rochester, Minnesota, United States Today was a day to just take care of the house bus and register at the Mayo. We had our first trip to Home Depot to take care of some maintenance issues, yes this house bus does take work (it helps to make sure the drawers are closed before they fall out and break while driving). We are all checked in and good to...

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Heavyweight Butler Promises Win (Boxing Blog - TheSweetScience.com)

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:52:24 GMT

Los Angeles, CA (June 15, 2008) – If not for getting clipped in the eighth round against journeyman Art Binkowski after dropping him three times, Rochester, MN heavyweight Raphael Butler would be on an impressive 15-fight winning streak and a Top Ten ranking. Instead, Butler (31-4, 24 KOs) is heading to the Cayman Islands today ...

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Beer Review: The Beast by Avery Brewing (Market Power)

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 20:50:00 GMT

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Rochester, Mn. recently and, as usual, I made sure to visit the Apollo and Andy's Liquor stores around that area. Yes, we have liquor stores in Mankato and, yes, they do sell beer....

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Juan Rincon Refuses Triple-A Assignment (The Mets Report)

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 23:51:24 GMT

The Minnesota Twins designated reliever Juan Rincon for assignment on Friday. They asked him to accept an assignment at Triple-A Rochester but he refused. The Twins now have 10 days to trade him or release him. Rincon has a one year contract for $2.475 million. Last year and the beginning of this season have been pretty [...]

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Twins' Rincon refuses to report to Triple-A affiliate (ESPN)

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 02:06:38 GMT

Reliever Juan Rincon rejected Minnesota's request to outright him to Triple-A Rochester and the Twins designated him for assignment Friday.

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JOB POST: PRODUCT MANAGER / Mayo Clinic (The Health Care Blog)

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:31:41 GMT

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, has immediate openings for seasoned Product Managers to support product development for Web and digital products aimed at consumers and employees.The product manager plays a key role in ensuring the strategic direction, design and on-time...

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Day Six - Rochester, Minnesota, United States (TravelPod.com Recent Updates)

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 03:12:15 GMT

Jump to the full entry & travel map Rochester, Minnesota, United States Wow, what an awesome day! We got hit with some scary rain last night, but it lightened up this morning as we headed out to Rochester, MN from Ames, IA. I'm telling ya, it's like we're travelling in a bubble of sunshine; whenever we arrive at a venue, the sun comes out! By the way, I should mention...

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Twins outright Rincon (kansascity.com)

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:06:00 GMT

The Minnesota Twins offered struggling relief pitcher Juan Rincon an outright assignment to Triple-A Rochester on Thursday.

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Twins take Rincon off roster, offer him Triple-A (ESPN)

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:43:30 GMT

Minnesota Twins reliever Juan Rincon was offered an outright assignment to Triple-A Rochester on Thursday, giving the struggling right-hander three days to accept or decline.

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MN GOP PRESS RELEASE: “WHAT DFL UNITY'; NEW DRAFT CIRESI WEBSITE SHOWS GROWING DEMOCRAT DISSATISFACTION WITH AL FRANKEN” (Minnesota Democrats Exposed ©)

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:15:24 GMT

St. Paul- Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Ron Carey today issued the following statement regarding news reports that a Draft Mike Ciresi website has been launched on the internet at http://www.draftciresi.blogspot.com. “The Minnesota DFL delegates in Rochester may have been just fine with a candidate who [...]

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Maxing out on ONE in Minnesota (ONE)

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:40:41 GMT

This weekend, ONE members spoke with delegates from all over Minnesota at a booth during the Democratic Farmer Labor Party, State Convention in Rochester, MN. There were about 2,000 delegates and alternates present at the convention plus media, campaign staff and volunteers. ONE hosted a booth in the exhibitor section and members spoke to people [...]

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Ron Paul to Hold His Own Convention in Minnesota (FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog)

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:29:02 GMT

Republican presidential hopeful Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, gestures while speaking outside of the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, Minn., Friday, May 30, 2008, prior to the start of the State Republican Convention inside. Ron Paul will NOT be invited to speak at the Republican National convention in St. Paul, Minnesota this September so he will pick [...]

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Death of a Party: More on the Convention (έχω ζωη (Echo Zoe))

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:41:47 GMT

It’s been a little over a week since the convention in Rochester. I wanted to share some of the stories others were sharing in response: LewRockwell.com: Notes from a Convention The eagle’s Nest Blog: The Minnesota GOP is Hemorrhaging Wright Republican: Apology to Ron Paul Folks Ron Paul Forums: Minnesota State Convention had the best possible outcome Look True [...]

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James A. Kingsley -- Rochester - Post-Bulletin (Beber's blog)

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:50:00 GMT

James A. Kingsley -- Rochester Post-Bulletin, MN - 1 hour ago He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, motorcycling, as well as car sales and auctions. He is survived by his companion of 33 years, Diane Sorensen; ...

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Get your "Vote in Honor of a Veteran" button at the MN SOS (A Bluestem Prairie)

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:32:27 GMT

We ran into Secretary of State Mark Ritchie in Rochester this weekend, and he gave us a spiel about the SOS office's "Vote in Honor of a Veteran" campaign while handing us a button and a sharpie. Here's the writ-up...

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