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Rochester, Minnesota
Population: 96,975
Located in Olmsted County
Rochester, Minnesota
The city of Rochester has been named one of the top three U.S. cities to live in by Money Magazine for the past five years and has received the star city award for economic development. Rochester has also been named an All-American city. Rochester has 60 city parks with over 2,500 acres, one private and five public golf courses, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a public beach, 23 outdoor tennis courts, one public and two private tennis clubs, and five fitness centers. Cultural activities include concerts, theater, art galleries, tours and museums.
Surrounded by rolling farmland, Rochester is located 75 miles SE of the twin cities metropolitan area. The economy is built around healthcare, cutting edge technology, agriculture and agri-business. A low crime rate, a variety of cultural and recreational opportunities, low unemployment rate and especially a tradition of compassion and volunteerism await you.
Healthy Economy
Rochester's strong economy is built around health care, cutting edge technology, agriculture, and a superb workforce. As home to the Mayo Clinic and IBM Rochester, the city has developed into the economic growth center and cultural hub for southeastern Minnesota.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo offers their patients the best medical expertise in the world. With it's top of the line medical staff and the latest in medical technology, Mayo is the ideal place for diagnosis and treatment of any ailment. Patient care programs are supported by extensive medical education and research.
Big Blue and Other Chips
The computer industry also thrives here. IBM employs more than 5,000 workers. Contract electronics manufacturing like Pemstar, Celestica and others call Rochester home as well as software companies like Centerfield Technology.
photo courtesy of Peter Szolovits
Biking
Rochester has a vast bike path network covering over 23 miles throughout the city. Another proposed 23 miles will double the existing paths and make Rochester accessible by bike anywhere in the city.
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