Rochester
Rochester is a city located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. It is the third-largest city in Minnesota and the largest city located outside the Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2020, the city has a population of 121,395.
History[edit | edit source]
Rochester was founded in 1854 and incorporated as a city in 1858. The city is named after Rochester, New York, the native city of the city's founders.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Rochester is located in southeastern Minnesota. The city has a total area of 54.75 square miles (141.9 km2), of which 54.59 square miles (141.4 km2) is land and 0.16 square miles (0.41 km2) is water.
Economy[edit | edit source]
Rochester's economy is dominated by one entity: the Mayo Clinic. The clinic and its associated enterprises are the largest employer in the city, employing over 30,000 people.
Education[edit | edit source]
Rochester is home to a number of higher education institutions, including the University of Minnesota Rochester and Rochester Community and Technical College.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
Rochester is served by Rochester International Airport and a public transit system operated by the Rochester Public Transit.
Notable people[edit | edit source]
Several notable individuals hail from Rochester, including LeRoy Collins, former governor of Florida, and Shjon Podein, former professional ice hockey player.
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