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by Ociee117
December 26th, 2024, 9:07 am
Forum: Greater Minnesota
Topic: Rochester
Replies: 599
Views: 498771

Re: Rochester


We should just rename Rochester to "Parking City." At least this one isn't downtown, but sheesh its parking-to-city-stuff ratio is just insane.


It really is. I've lived here for 20 years, and its insane because the early morning commute is such an insane crunch of people. Mayo employs over 42 ...
by Ociee117
December 26th, 2024, 8:55 am
Forum: Greater Minnesota
Topic: Winona
Replies: 35
Views: 44485

Re: Winona

Winona is getting another massive mixed-use development in its downtown core, if all goes according to plan. This would site directly west of the residential square that was built 2 years ago, and across the street from the new concert hall.

https://www.winonapost.com/news/main-square-proposes-new ...
by Ociee117
December 12th, 2024, 9:02 am
Forum: Greater Minnesota
Topic: Rochester
Replies: 599
Views: 498771

Re: Rochester

7 things to know about Rochester's planned park-and-ride ramp

https://www.postbulletin.com/news/local/7-things-to-know-about-rochesters-planned-park-and-ride-ramp

https://cdn.forumcomm.com/dims4/default/a3c6d7e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5555x3703+2192+0/resize/840x560!/format/webp/quality/90 ...
by Ociee117
December 12th, 2024, 8:55 am
Forum: Greater Minnesota
Topic: Rochester
Replies: 599
Views: 498771

Re: Rochester

Proposed Civic Center Drive development targets affordable housing and transit access:

https://www.postbulletin.com/news/local/proposed-civic-center-drive-development-targets-affordable-housing-and-transit-access

https://cdn.forumcomm.com/dims4/default/4e27996/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1983x1322 ...
by Ociee117
November 15th, 2024, 4:42 pm
Forum: Greater Minnesota
Topic: Duluth - General Topics
Replies: 68
Views: 107058

Re: Duluth - General Topics

https://www.wdio.com/front-page/city-council-votes-unanimously-to-support-new-medical-school-proposal/

“Aspirus St. Luke’s is proposing the new medical school campus be built between the south side of First Street, between Eighth and Ninth avenues east. Essentia has offered to make the site of the ...
by Ociee117
September 18th, 2024, 9:18 am
Forum: Greater Minnesota
Topic: Winona
Replies: 35
Views: 44485

Re: Winona

https://www.news8000.com/news/wsu-planning-on-building-new-residence-hall/video_5ef80b7b-1260-5556-a17b-fdf44f86dadd.html

"According to Janz, enrollment is up mostly because of 'North Star Promise,' a Minnesota program offering free tuition to families with a household income of less than $80,000 ...
by Ociee117
June 7th, 2024, 9:12 am
Forum: Greater Minnesota
Topic: Owatonna
Replies: 16
Views: 27781

Re: Owatonna

https://www.keyc.com/2024/06/04/owatonna-gathering-opinions-new-community-center/

They are pushing for a new multi-use community center, potentially downtown. There are a ton of vacant buildings and empty lots still, so could be a great addition to filling in the core.

https://www.southernminn.com ...
by Ociee117
May 10th, 2024, 10:14 am
Forum: Greater Minnesota
Topic: Rochester
Replies: 599
Views: 498771

Re: Rochester

https://www.postbulletin.com/news/local/transit-village-could-include-affordable-senior-housing-along-with-access-to-link-line

https://www.postbulletin.com/news/local/2-500-stall-parking-ramp-apartments-and-commercial-space-highlight-transit-village-and-link-plans

Minneapolis-based affordable ...
by Ociee117
March 11th, 2024, 12:19 pm
Forum: Cities Around the World
Topic: Oklahoma City
Replies: 10
Views: 24254

Re: Oklahoma City

https://www.dezeen.com/2024/03/11/legen ... g-secured/

Funding is secured and construction could begin as early as September. Would be fun to see this fuel a domestic US Skyscraper race.
by Ociee117
March 11th, 2024, 10:30 am
Forum: Greater Minnesota
Topic: Duluth - General Topics
Replies: 68
Views: 107058

Re: Duluth - General Topics

https://www.fox21online.com/2024/03/09/potential-of-duluths-lot-d-unveiled-in-initial-concepts-renderings/

Was hoping for something a bit more ambitious, but this is better than what as there. I put Duluth more in the category of "take whatever we can get"

https://media.licdn.com/dms/image ...
by Ociee117
March 1st, 2024, 11:41 am
Forum: Greater Minnesota
Topic: Greater Minnesota job market / employment news
Replies: 24
Views: 29107

Re: Greater Minnesota job market / employment news

https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/helium-discovery-northern-minnesota-babbit-st-louis-county/

"According to Abraham-James, the helium concentration was measured at 12.4%, which is higher than forecasted and roughly 30 times the industry standard for commercial helium."

It's crazy how blessed ...
by Ociee117
February 1st, 2024, 10:39 am
Forum: Greater Minnesota
Topic: Duluth - General Topics
Replies: 68
Views: 107058

Re: Duluth - General Topics

https://www.wdio.com/front-page/top-sto ... gh-school/

Condo and Apartments - 1300 Units proposed
by Ociee117
February 1st, 2024, 9:52 am
Forum: Greater Minnesota
Topic: Owatonna
Replies: 16
Views: 27781

Re: Owatonna

Some short articles that suggest good things for Owatonna:

https://krfofm.com/owatonna-grows-into-the-6th-largest-city-in-greater-minnesota/

https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-small-city-downtowns-see-resurgence-owatonna-red-wing-crosby-northfield/600327899/

and a progress update on Ascend - I ...
by Ociee117
December 10th, 2023, 10:38 pm
Forum: Greater Minnesota
Topic: Rochester
Replies: 599
Views: 498771

Re: Rochester

by Ociee117
August 14th, 2023, 2:39 pm
Forum: Greater Minnesota
Topic: Owatonna
Replies: 16
Views: 27781

Re: Owatonna

Screenshot 2023-08-14 153153.jpg

The famous Jerry's is torn down and replaced with a new Italian restaurant. The entire block received a facelift. Love to see historic building fabric preserved.

No pics, but the 70 unit Ascend Apartments is also under construction currently, with Mineral Springs ...
by Ociee117
June 26th, 2023, 12:52 pm
Forum: Greater Minnesota
Topic: Winona
Replies: 35
Views: 44485

Re: Winona

Winona is looking at a plan for its downtown riverfront for a new 63ft tall hotel and apartments.

https://www.winonapost.com/news/new-plan-for-downtown-hotel-apartments/article_0f28d408-0fc4-11ee-bc18-2beeaedd6b7f.html

https://www.winonapost.com/news/winona-to-negotiate-new-deal-for-downtown ...
by Ociee117
June 16th, 2023, 2:27 pm
Forum: Greater Minnesota
Topic: Owatonna
Replies: 16
Views: 27781

Re: Owatonna

https://www.kimt.com/news/omc-opening-new-clinic-in-owatonna-in-2024/article_a487f4d4-fc05-11ed-bc2f-73c355288578.html

I guess Owatonna will be getting an OMC Clinic. A lot of people don't know know this but OMC is very good. They have had to be on their game to compete with Mayo in Rochester. OMC ...
by Ociee117
June 12th, 2023, 9:51 am
Forum: Greater Minnesota
Topic: Winona
Replies: 35
Views: 44485

Re: Winona

Winona is looking to build a large ~$50m police and fire station, designed by BKV Group

https://www.winonapost.com/news/winona- ... ca12b.html
by Ociee117
May 2nd, 2023, 8:04 am
Forum: Greater Minnesota
Topic: Winona
Replies: 35
Views: 44485

Re: Winona

Right next to Winona's new apartment block will be a new concert hall and art museum called Minnesota Masterpiece Hall, renders and a press release published on their website here:

https://www.mnmasterpiecehall.org/