Adding to my collection of water towers that includes the World's Largest Catsup Bottle…read more(Collinsville, IL), the Peachoid (Gaffney, SC) and the World's Largest Dixie Cup (Lexington, KY), I'm checking out this one that yes, looks exactly like an ear of corn. The water tower was built in 1929 to provide water to the adjacent cannery which has since closed but the tower lives on. It is 151 feet tall and that includes the 60 foot tall tank. It holds 50,000 gallons though it has not been used for such since the Seneca Foods plant closed in 2018. The water tower is now owned by Olmsted County and it is quick to visit, free and completely quirky. I love it. [Review 20716 overall - 128 in Minnesota - 1698 of 2023.]

Whenever I return to Rochester, I pass by the Ear of Corn Water Tower and have taken it for…read moregranted. It has always been here. I decided that it needed far more attention than I have been giving it since I lived in this city. After stuffing myself with a foot-long corn dog and garlic cheese curds, I drove over to check out the tower. I found that my fair food was fitting for this occasion. This water tower is across from the Olmsted County Fairgrounds. It was fairly quiet in the area. I parked on the road and admired the water tower for a bit, taking a few photos in the process. This husked ear of corn water tower used to stand above the old Libby Foods plant. I always think of Libby's baked beans and other canned veggies. The tower is considered to be a landmark. This steel tank was established in 1931. It's nearly 150 feet high and stands on four steel legs. It supplied water for canning operations. I don't know what it supplies these days or if it's strictly a landmark. The old Libby building has been demolished, but the ear of corn water tower endures. Olmsted county has deemed the tower to be historically significant. Last year, it got a fresh coat of paint. I will admit that the ear of corn looks good and is popping... haha! When my mom first visited Rochester, she immediately saw this water tower and liked it. She's a corn freak, which extended to me. My officemate at the time had a dirty mind and thought of something else, especially in the evening. Her mind tends to be at gutter-level. I like the quirky ear of corn. It's cool. It's Rochester. If you're ever in Rochester, check it out. It may seem boring to some, but it's fun to look at. Take a photo with it as a backdrop. It's free, after all. (148)

We enjoyed a ghost tour with Jane Olive throughout Mantorville. We visited the historic buildings…read morethroughout the charming town and heard ghost stories about each building and house. After the tour we enjoyed a delicious supper at the historic Hubbell House.

I had the great privilege of attending a meeting at this historic home, hosted in the ballroom…read more They really know how to host guests, with many beverage options, fruit and scones for breakfast. Then for lunch we had grilled sandwiches and soup (I had a chicken wild rice that was so delicious) along with a cookie. During our lunch we had the option of taking a guided tour of the home. There is so much history in this renovated home with original furnishings and decor. And the views of the property are amazing. For the meeting, the technology worked great to have our remote participants feel engaged as they could see us and each of us in the room had a mutable microphone. Can't wait for an invitation to come back!

I have lived in several large and small cities and towns and I want to say that the Rochester…read moreChamber of Commerce is heads and tails above other Chambers I have had to do business with. I was in business for myself for awhile and also worked in business marketing in this community and although it does cost money to join the chamber and also to be involved in other arms of the organization I would say that if you are active and network there are many offerings and it is worth the investment. During my involvement I was active with Toastmasters that were all chamber members...Diplomats, which is a ribbon cutting and welcoming to new business committee, and also they have a Greater Leadership Rochester Program that you can join and you are in a class that meets monthly during the year and you learn various things about the community during this time and work on one big final project. I thought this was wonderful and helpful.. Most of my class have gone on to get huge promotions or opened up other doors to a better employment situation. This is a well organized and active group.

We just moved to Minnesota and are so excited to be apart of this public library. You can check out…read morean unlimited amount of movies, games, and books with ability to renew up to 2 times. I'm so excited. 1 hour free parking before 5pm in the parking garages. Otherwise, free after 5pm and free on the weekends. This will be my new favorite place!

Been here twice and I'm in love. One of the best public libraries I've been to. It's truly a gem. I…read moresee myself going back a lot more to study and read. The staff is very helpful. Definitely one of my favorite spots in Rochester so far! I parked in the civic center stitcher which was about $7.50 for 5 hours. It's free after 5. I believe their hours are short on weekends (close at 1.30pm!).

Located in the Eyota rest area on I-90 east of Rochester, this very dense text tells the story of…read morethe medical pioneers of the area. Of course, Rochester is headquarters of the famous Mayo Clinic. The marker reads, "Minnesota's doctors and the institutions they built have played a distinguished role in the medical revolution of the past 150 years. Both the Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota Medical School have pioneered treatment techniques that have brought patients and students from around the world to their doors." It continues, "Dr. William W. Mayo and his two sons, William J. (Dr. Will) and Charles H. (Dr. Charlie) Mayo, working at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, achieved notable success in the new field of surgery during the 1890s. As the sons' skills grew, their practice expanded, until by 1904 the two doctors were operating on over 3,000 patients each year. New laboratories, improved medical record keeping, advanced training for physicians in many specialties, and quality medical diagnosis and care in well-equipped modern hospitals followed, bringing the Mayo Clinic a worldwide and still growing reputation." Finally, "Benefiting from cooperation and competition with the Clinic, the University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis earned its own national reputation. Dr. Charles N. Hewitt, of Red Wing, who led early efforts to conquer typhoid, smallpox, and other deadly infectious diseases by means of vaccination and sanitation regulations, was a regular public health lecturer at the University. In the 1930s Dr Owen H. Wangensteen revolutionized abdominal surgery with the invention of gastric suction procedures. The medical school also pioneered in open heart surgery, introducing the heart pacemaker and artificial heart valves. In recent years it has played a major role in organ transplantation. These and other contributions have given rise to a concentration of fine hospitals and clinics and a sophisticated electronics industry producing pacemakers, valves, and other devices to heal the sick and prolong life." The marker was erected in 1993 by the Minnesota Historical Society. There is plentiful parking in the rest area. [Review 21144 overall - 175 in Minnesota - 107 of 2024.]

I called to see what immunizations they give, and the price. While it was evident the person on the…read morephone was a new employee, she was able to get me the information pretty quickly. I came in for the shots and was in and out in 15 minutes. Good price, they keep track of the immunizations for me and in and out with no line or hassle.

I want to shout out to the Rochester Police Department and commend them for listening to a…read moreconcerned citizen and putting in the energy and extra effort it took to coordinate with another state to capture a felon on the run. I will forever be in their debt and hold respect and gratitude to the officer that took my call and acted on it. Thank you-God Bless you all and keep you safe

i guess it's weird to yelp review the police but just two quick things…read more 1. They seems nice and professional and don't hassle people. 2. As a negative though - a lot of cars speed down the street near my place and I wish the police would sit and wait and catch them adn give tickets!