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Article: Dr. Charles Mayo Searches for the Human Soul. NYT Dec. 1926

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Flashback: Dr. Charles Mayo Searches for the Human Soul. NYT Dec. 1926 This is an interesting short article from the New York Times, December 1926. Highlighting Dr. Charles Mayo's lecture in "of the human soul" as he addressed the Chicago & Northwestern Railway Surgical Association .   New York Times. Dec. 18, 1926   Notice of Non-Affiliation and Disclaimer We are not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with the Mayo Clinic Rochester, or any of its subsidiaries or its affiliates. The names New York Times and Mayo Clinic as well as related names, marks, emblems and images are registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Food: Kosher Food Stores in Rochester, Minnesota

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Kosher Food Stores in Rochester, Minnesota  There are few options for kosher food in Rochester, but there are a few supermarkets that have kosher items. If you are up for the drive to Minneapolis/St. Paul, there are many more options available. If you are planning to stay in Rochester for an extended period of time, making a trip to the Twin Cities to stock up on items, may be a viable option. Stores are listed in no particular order: updated 9/2/2020 Rochester MN Trader Joe's 1200 16th Street  SW Rochester, MN 55902 (507) 281-4411 https://www.facebook.com/Trader-Joes-RochesterMN-177829088901182/ Rochester Super Target 3827 Marketplace Drive NW Rochester, MN 55901 (507) 536-2555   Rochester Super Target South  4611 Maine Ave S.E. Rochester, MN 55904 (507) 206-5020   Peoples Food Coop 519 1st Ave. S.W. #3304 Rochester, MN 55902 Walmart Supercenter 3400 55th Street NW Rochester, MN 55901 (507) 280-7733 Hy-Vee Supermarket at Barlow Plaza 1315 6th Street NW

Article: Did you know? Amtrak Train Service to Rochester, Minnesota

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Did you know? Amtrak Train Service to Rochester, Minnesota Amtrak offers passenger service starting from Seattle, passing through Minneapolis/St. Paul and Winona, Minn, finally ending service in Chicago (view the detailed map below.) This is another great option for those visiting Rochester. Winona, Minn., is located approx. 43 miles east of Rochester. Which is an easy 45 min. limo/cab ride to Rochester. For more information call Amtrak at 800-872-7245 (toll-free) or visit their website.

Eat: The Best Rochester Minnesota Restaurants. The Good and the Bad.

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The Best Rochester Minnesota Restaurants. The Good and the Bad.   The Good:   Many restaurants make this list (when updated more will be added). The restaurants listed below are stables and over the years have been known for providing reliability, good service, price, and food (in no particular order) updated 9/2/2020. Chesters :  http://chesterskb.com/ American. Great place. Good food. Atmosphere. Great location. Slightly pricey.   Daube's Bakery/Jasper's Alscasan Bistro :  https://www.facebook.com/DaubesBakery/ Rochester's unique gems. Daube's is an excellent bakery and Jasper's is a small and delicious bistro located along Civic Center Drive. Both are owned by the same company and are reasonably priced. 300 First/Redwood Room: https://www.live2dine.com/redwood-room A cheaper high-class alternative to Rochester's offerings. Make a reservation if you can they get busy Fri, Sat nights. Often have live music! Hefe Rojo: https://www.facebook.com/heferojoro

Do: Winter things to do in Rochester, Minnesota | Snow Tubing at Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch – Stewartville, Minnesota

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Winter things to do in Rochester, Minnesota | Snow Tubing at Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch – Stewartville, Minnesota The Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch is located in Stewartville, Minnesota approx. 20 mins. (14mi.) south of Rochester. It is a fun local place for visitors to enjoy activities during the winter months. It is open for snow tubing during January and February (exact dates are listed below).  Calendar/Hours: Hours vary week by week during winter months  Call 507-533-4315 for times date/times. Cost (prices are subject to change):  $12 per person (all ages) $ Discounts for larger groups. $50 deposit required in advance call 507-533-4315 to reserve space Payment: Either cash or check. Payment is collected before tubing. Equipment: Tubes are provided. Visitors have access to the warming house and towrope. Pots of hot water are also available to warm up soups, cocoa, and warm clothes.  Misc:  Ironwood is alcohol and tobacco-free. No pets are allowed. Contact: Ironwood

Article: The Mayo Clinic and iHeartRadio: Bringing Health and Wellness to Your Ears 24/7"

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Listen to Mayo Clinic Radio Programming 24/7 on iHeart Radio. Now you can listen to Mayo Clinic Radio and the Daily Health Minute 24 hours a day. The program includes a wide variety of Mayo Clinic experts and health care advocates.   Mayo Clinic experts answer questions from listeners via Facebook, Twitter (#MayoClinicRadio), email and blogs. Topics range from Alzheimer’s disease to women’s health. Tune into Mayo Clinic programming on iHeartRadio visit: iheartradio/mayoclinic or you can download the iHeartRadio app (available on Windows Phone, iTunes and Android) Keep up to the minute on Twitter at: #mayoclinicradio Notice of Non-Affiliation and Disclaimer We are not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with the Mayo Clinic Rochester, or any of its subsidiaries or its affiliates. The names iHeart Radio and Mayo Clinic as well as related names, marks, emblems and images are registered trademarks of their res

Stay: Hotels that are connected (attached) to Mayo Clinic Rochester by Subway and/or Skyway

Here is a short directory of hotels linked to the Mayo Clinic for your convenience. While some of these hotels may require the use of a combination of skyway and subway to access the Clinic, you can rely on this list to stay indoors throughout your visit to the Mayo Clinic. The hotels are ranked numerically, with 1 being the closest and 9 the furthest away (approximate distance), so you can easily select the one that best suits your needs. Kahler Grand Hotel/International Hotel (closest to Mayo Clinic) Rochester Marriott Hotel Broadway Residence & Suites Kahler Inn and Suites Double Tree Hotel Hilton Garden Inn Holiday Inn Express Residence Inn by Marriott Brentwood Inn & Suite (Furthest from Mayo Clinic)  Hotel contact and location information (updated 4.06.2021): The Kahler Grand Hotel 20 SW Second Avenue Rochester, MN 507-280-6200 kahler.com Rochester Marriot Hotel (downtown) 101 1st Ave SW, Rochester, MN 507-292-1400 marriot.com Broadwa