Around Rochester Minnesota

Spam® Museum - Austin Minnesota  The Hormel Foods SPAM museum, one of downtown Austin, Minnesota's best-kept secrets, just 45 minutes southwest of Rochester. If you're looking for a fun and educational day trip for your family, this museum is a perfect getaway. The museum is now open, and visitors can check the website for COVID guidelines. The Hormel museum spans over 14,000 square feet and features numerous interactive installations and hands-on exhibits chronicling the company's humble beginnings to their current status as a global market leader. You and your family can explore the World War II-themed exhibit and learn about the fascinating history of the company. One of the museum's highlights is its dedicated Kid Zone, which is perfect for children aged two and above. The Kid Zone offers interactive exhibits, games, videos, and hands-on activities that will keep your little ones engaged and entertained. The best part is that admission to the museum is free, making ...

Picture of Dr. William Mayo (wellcomeimages.org | license: attribution 4.0 international) The story of Dr. William James Mayo and his brother Charles Horace Mayo, founders of the renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, shows how the Mayos saw religion as a powerful ally to their profession. This article, which draws on an archive newspaper article from 1943, explains how Dr. Mayo, feeling defeated by a dying patient, found hope in the presence of a minister who prayed with the patient, leading to an unexpected recovery. The experience was repeated several times, and Dr. Mayo came to see the efficacy of religion in helping his patients. The Mayos were deeply respectful of their patients and recognized the importance of religion in their lives. They saw their work as a form of service, and gave generously to educational institutions and philanthropic causes. They believed in the power of education to bring happiness and self-improvement, and worked tirelessly to provide it to as m...

The Serenity House The Serenity House in Rochester, Minnesota is another great place to stay if you're visiting the Mayo Clinic. It provies fully furnished apartments, cable, internet, phone, laundry, close to Mayo Clinic, and in a secure building location. Rates are between $50-$89/night plus tax (weekly - prices subject to change.) The Serenity House is part of the Serenity House Network, which also operates several properties located throughout Rochester, Minnesota (check website for more details). Feedback from those that have stayed here is very positive. The rates seem fair compared to the cost of a hotel stay. For more information about the house : The Serenity House serenityhousemn@gmail.com 507-273-0470 | Phone Reservation Hours: 8 am - 5 pm http: //www.shnrochestermn.com

Rochester's Church of God and Christ - House of Compassion - Rochester, Minnesota The House of Compassion offers complimentary housing to those visiting Rochester, Minnesota for medical reasons. Staying at the house is free (they do accept donations and space can be limited.) It is overseen by Rochester's Church of God and Christ - 632 2nd St. SW Rochester, Minnesota (507)-289-5036. It is located at West Center Street Rochester, Minnesota. For more contact information and availability please refer to the information below. Workers and Caregivers S tacy Sikes - works with the House of Compassion. He can be reached at (507)-951-0628 Debra Lawrence - House Caregiver (507) 289-6025 (call her to check for availability) Website: Rochester Church of Christ