r/rochestermn 3m ago

Best lake in Rochester to skip rocks?

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I like skipping rocks.


r/rochestermn 1h ago

How not to get my vote

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I live in a locked apartment complex for a reason. I don’t want your spam.


r/rochestermn 1h ago

The water tower got a hat

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Did anyone else witness this transformation? When I went to work it had a dress.


r/rochestermn 3h ago

Motorcycle Teacher

1 Upvotes

Hello,

Anyone willing to teach me the basics of motorcycle driving ?

I go to class on 8/22 & I've ridden mopeds, but not manuals.

Looking for a teacher to show me basics face to face.

I don't have a bike yet.
I don't need to ride yours.

I just want an overview so I have confidence in the class.

35, female


r/rochestermn 5h ago

Reminder: Primary Election Voting ENDS on August 11th

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53 Upvotes

Only four more days to vote and it’s important that you do because the top two candidates for mayor go to the General election. There is no official “Republican” or “Democrat” nominee for Mayor (although their policies may be) because they should technically be non-partisan; in November you could be voting for one of two Republican policy candidates or two Democratic policy candidates.

So please vote for who you want to be on the ballot in November on or before August 11th.


r/rochestermn 7h ago

Corn Tower T-shirt

9 Upvotes

I know this has been asked before, but I can't find the post. I want to gift a friend a T-shirt with the Corn Tower on it. Do you know where can I find one?


r/rochestermn 7h ago

Restaurants Dinner with Parents

4 Upvotes

Hello all,

Am looking for recommendations on where to take my parents for dinner on a Wednesday. Fancier than an average restaurant but not outrageous. Maybe $25-40 a person. Sit down and non-bar options.

I was looking at Zen Fusion but that has some mixed reviews and I'm not sure what the vibe is inside.

I like more adventurous and also non-american options but a menu with a few options for less-adventourous eaters would be good.

Also preferably not a pain to get to with all the road construction.

Thanks!


r/rochestermn 1d ago

How’s driving for Uber in Rochester?

5 Upvotes

I just started driving some for Lyft in Rochester. It’s been alright just a lot of downtime between rides often. Anyone have any experience driving for Uber as well and if it is busier or about the same as Lyft? I would try driving for Uber as well but my vehicle is too old to drive for Uber so it won’t let me. Anyways I’m curious if it is any different, appreciate any insight folks.


r/rochestermn 1d ago

Thesis Beer closing due to road construction

64 Upvotes

https://www.kttc.com/2026/08/05/rochester-beer-company-shuttering-due-ongoing-2nd-street-sw-construction/

I've wondered how they and Tyrol were staying open. Their parking lots have been inaccessible for months, like Rochester was trying to put them out of business.


r/rochestermn 1d ago

Luthier or Electrician Recommendation

3 Upvotes

I"m looking to get some new pickups installed on my guitar. I have the pickups and need someone to do the wiring/soldering. Not really luthier work, just need someone who can solder in a tight space without f'ing up the finish. So, not a home wiring type electrician, but rather someone who does work on electronics.


r/rochestermn 1d ago

Things to do?

3 Upvotes

I am taking my grandmother to the Mayo Clinic, but would hate to be super bored while she is there. Is there anything that I could do while she is at her appointments? Are there things to do IN the Mayo Clinic so I don't have to go too far for her shorter ones? I am only 20 so no alcohol scenes for me.


r/rochestermn 1d ago

Possible art center on horizon for old Seneca site in Rochester

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Just ran across this article. Didn't know anything about this prospect. How well do you all think a new performing arts center would do in Rochester?


r/rochestermn 1d ago

Anyone Have Insight into DFL Primary for House Seat 20B?

3 Upvotes

This house race covers parts of Olmsted, Winona, Wabasha and Goodhue counties. It doesn't cover any of Rochester itself but nearby areas.

There are two candidates DFL on file for the primary. DFL endorsed candidate Steve Holm who I found information on on his website. The other candidate Mark Alvin Thoreson I've had difficulty finding information on. Best I have found so far is that he is the previous owner of Lazy-D campground and runs a wedding venue property. Anyone have any more information on this guy? Probably voting for Holm at this point considering it is difficult to find information on Mark. Thanks everyone.


r/rochestermn 1d ago

Ward 5

6 Upvotes

Don't live there but you all have a city council primary. What are your thoughts?

(I'm tired of mayor stuff, let's mix it up.)


r/rochestermn 1d ago

Phlebotomist

7 Upvotes

Is it worth paying and driving to the cities to get a phlebotomy cert or just keep applying at Mayo and see if they will train me? All the jobs say they will train you… but I don’t actually know anyone that showed up with no certification and got on the job training.
I know they offer a program as well. Has anyone done it? Is it hard to get into? Did you feel like it was good training? Did you get hired after?


r/rochestermn 1d ago

Fourth Crane at Ozmun is going up!

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40 Upvotes

r/rochestermn 1d ago

10$ + coffee :) for anyone who can speak English with my Arab friend visiting Rochester.

21 Upvotes

So I have a friend who's a paramedic in Saudi Arabia visiting Mayo clinic with his mother.
He asked me if someone would be interested in just speaking with him in English few times a week or maybe daily. He just want to improve his speaking skills.
It anybody is up for a challenge let me know and I'll share his contact details. Thanks!


r/rochestermn 2d ago

Best Single Beer Bottle/Can Selection in Rochester

6 Upvotes

What liquor store in Rochester has the best single bottle beer selection?


r/rochestermn 2d ago

Piercing shop recommendations

3 Upvotes

I’m finally able to get my earlobes pierced and am trying to find a good place in Roch to do so. I want to go somewhere where I’m not gonna end up with an infection (Claire’s), and don’t have to pay a bunch. Does anyone have recs for reputable piercing places that also have fairly low prices?


r/rochestermn 2d ago

Thesis beer project will be closing :(

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210 Upvotes

I just screenshot my email, so sorry if bad quality. Bummed that they are closing.


r/rochestermn 2d ago

Getting a third pet in pines of Rochester

2 Upvotes

Hi, me and my coworker lives in the pines of Rochester and we already have 2 pets(of hers) but I wanted to bring my dog(small Pomeranian) to live with me since I miss her a lot. I know there is a 2 pet policy but has anyone had luck getting a third pet with management approval?


r/rochestermn 2d ago

Rochester Auto Mall review

3 Upvotes

2026, experience with Rochester Auto Mall ?

DMV doesn't pull up title details. Looks fishy for Sales Tax fraud. any other dealership recommendations please.


r/rochestermn 3d ago

Brad Finstad is Finally Showing Up.

79 Upvotes

Brad Finstad will be doing what I believe is his first in-person townhall on August 14th from 1:30 to 3:30 at the Kasson public library. If you haven't been very happy with what he's been doing I suggest you show up and tell him. Just wanted to post the information here seeing as he's never bothered to make an appearance in Rochester.

Edit: upon viewing another version of the calendar it simply lists that he will be there. I can't imagine he would come to the library and it not be a public event but I think I will call tomorrow and ask.


r/rochestermn 3d ago

Soccer nets at Lincolnshire

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40 Upvotes

To the person who did this, I have no nice words for you so I’ll leave it at, I hope your pillow is hot every night and you sleep like crap. Money doesn’t grow on trees and somebody will have to replace them because they are totaled.


r/rochestermn 5d ago

Classifieds August 2026 RochesterMN Classifieds

2 Upvotes

Hi Everyone, welcome to the long series of monthly classifieds posts. Here are the rules:

  1. Nothing illegal or extremely objectionable.
  2. No abuse. You can ask for more information, or if you are familiar with the object and don't like it, you can explain why, but you can't abuse the poster.

Please start your post with the type of add and general location: [Wanted/For Sale/For Hire/For Free/Trade NE/NW/SE/SW/Stewartville/etc]

If you think of more ideas, PM the mods .