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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...

Life's a Bench! Project - Rochester, Minnesota The Life's a Bench project is funded by the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council through the Minnesota arts and cultural heritage fund. The project highlights creative artists who submitted designs to paint benches with creative art, which in turn each beach then was placed in various locations around Rochester, Minnesota 13 artists were selected. Each artist received $500 an honorarium from local sponsors.  "Over The Rainbow" Artist: Leisa Luis-Grill Sponsor: Peter and Bari Amadio In Memory of Celena, Pete and Sir Rusty Location: in front of the Rochester Civic Theater near the Goose Artisit webpage : http://www.leisaluis.com/ "Rochesterfest" Artist : Casey Woelk and Cheri Newkirk Sponsor: Home Federal Savings Bank Location : Glass Skyway between University Square and Home Federal branch "Song in My Heart" Artist: Karin Neuvirth Sponsor...