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1. What’s going on downtown?
Like cities across the U.S., Rochester’s downtown is still finding its balance after the pandemic. Overall, businesses say things are getting better, but it’s a complex mix: Some are thriving, others are closing. Read an article next week from reporter Jeff Kiger on how downtown business leaders are assessing the year so far.
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2. Make waves
The 2023 season was a banner one for Rochester high school swimmers, with many of them back to once again seek championships in the pool. We’ll preview the 2024 girls swimming and diving season in the sports section of Saturday’s Post Bulletin.
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3. Help others
A Mayo High School student has started a Make-a-Wish club at her school, selling raffle tickets so younger students can win various “experiences,” such as a game with the high school football team or a warm-up with the volleyball team. Reporter Jordan Shearer will tell how it all came about in Tuesday’s Post Bulletin.
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4. Pigskin, pigskin everywhere!
High school football season begins in less than a week, which means it’s time to take a closer look at local teams and some of the best players in southeastern Minnesota. The annual Pigskin Preview — the 51st of its kind — will appear in the Post Bulletin on Saturday. Dozens of stories about this year’s Pigskin will appear on PostBulletin.com throughout the week.
5. Cannabis business
As cities and counties across Minnesota work to finalize their rules for cannabis businesses, the Post Bulletin’s Brian Todd takes a look at what the southeastern Minnesota landscape could look like in 2025. Look for Brian’s story in Saturday’s edition of the newspaper.
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