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Rochester Visitor Magazine - March2016

Published by sarah, 2016-08-26 13:48:09

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LODGING GUIDEttle AARP Clinic RatesONLY Courtesy Shuttleh Elevator Free Cont. Breakfast . Free Parking Guest Laundry Handicap Access. Kitchenettes No Smoking Rooms Swimming Pool Pets Accepted Restaurant On Site Restaurant Nearby Senior Discount Week/Month Discounts 2ND STREET INN & SUITES XX X X X XX X XX 1013 2nd St. SW, X X X XX X X XX X XX X 507-424-1170 (p. 54) X X X XX X X X X X X X X 5TH AVENUE INN & SUITES X X X XX X X X X X X X X X 20 Fifth Avenue NW, 507-289-3987 (p. 54) XX XXX X ASPEN SELECT X X X XX X X X X XXX X 1215 2nd St. SW, X X X XX X X X X XX 800-366-3451 (p. 59) X X X XX X X X XX XX X ASPEN SUITES X X X XX X X X XX XX X 1211 2nd St. SW, 507-289-6600 (p. 58) XX X XXXXX XXXX BEST PRICE INN X X X XX X X X X XX X 1817 S. Broadway, X X X XX X X X XX XX X 507-289-2376 (p. 55) BRENTWOOD ON SECOND 1406 2nd Street SW, 507-282-9444 (p. 7) BRENTWOOD INN & SUITES 123 4th Ave. NW, 507-288-8011 (p. 7) COMFORT SUITES 4141 Maine Ave SE, 507-424-2720 (IFC) COUNTRY INN & SUITES 77 Woodlake Dr. SE, 507-287-6758 (p. 51) DAYS INN 1st Ave. NW, Center St. & 1st Ave 507-282-3801 (p. 54) ECONOLODGE 1850 S. Broadway, 507-282-9905 (p. 56) HAMPTON INN NORTH 2870 59th St NW, 507-289-6100 (p. 9) Rochester Visitor | March 2016 53

LODGING • 100% Smoke Free • Fitness Facility 2nd Street • 2 Pools With Slides And Inn & Suites A Spa! 1013 2nd Street SW, • Full Kitchens Rochester, MN 55902 • Guest Laundry • Free High Speed Internet (507) 424-1170 • Free Mayo Clinic 5th Avenue Shuttle Service Inn & Suites • Free All You Can Eat 20 Fifth Avenue NW, Breakfast Buffet Rochester, MN 55901 (507) 289-3987 Hotels Have Mayo Clinic Rates Complimentary Continental Breakfast Smoke-Free • Rooms Have Microwave & Refridgerator • Free Wi-Fi Free Clinic Shuttle • Free Parking www.rgilodging.com Around here, every day starts out sunny. Days Inn Rochester Downtown 2829 43rd St. NW, 1st Ave NW, Center St. & First Ave NW Rochester, MN 55901 Rochester, MN 55901 507-281-1200 toll free: 866-814-1200 Tel: 507-282-3801 www.marriott.com/rstts daysinn.com 1-800-Days-Inn® www.rochestervisitor.com Para Español 1-888-709-4024 Proud Member of the WYNDHAM Family. wyndhamworldwide.com All Days Inn hotels are independently owned and operated. ©2008 Days Inns Worldwide, Inc.54

LODGING GUIDE AARP Clinic Rates Courtesy Shuttle Elevator Free Cont. Breakfast Free Parking Guest Laundry Handicap Access. Kitchenettes No Smoking Rooms Swimming Pool Pets Accepted Restaurant On Site Restaurant Nearby Senior Discount Week/Month Discounts HAMPTON INN SOUTH X X X X X XX X XX XX X 1755 South Broadway, X X X XX X X X XXX XX X 507-287-9050 (p. 16) X XXX XX LA QUINTA INN & SUITES X X X XX X X X X XX X 4353 Canal Place Southeast 507-289-4200 (p. 56) X X X XX X X X XX X MARIA’S X X X XX X X X XX X X 1139 2nd St. SW, 507-282-1018 (p. 55) MICROTEL INN & SUITES Hwy. 52 & 41st St. NW, 507-286-8780 (IFC) ROCHESTER VISITOR HOUSING ASSOCIATION 2020 Viola Rd. NE www.rochestermnhousing.org TOWNEPLACE SUITES 2829 43rd St. NW, 507-281-1200 (p. 54)itor.com KITCHENETTES 1817 S. Broadway, & SLEEPING ROOM Rochester, MN Daily • Weekly • Monthly 507-289-2376 Free Parking • Private Bath • Color TV Res. 1-844-210-7026 Phone • AC • Wheelchair Access Available Family-owned and operated • Free Parking 507-282-1018 • 1139 2nd St. SW Air Conditioning • Free In-Room Coffee Across from Saint Marys Hospital Cable Television SHOWTIME • Microwaves Refrigerators • Wireless Internet Rochester Visitor | March 2016 55

LODGING ROCHESTER’S NEWEST HOTEL N SPECIAL MAYO RATE • Free expanded continental breakfast • Saltwater pool and hot tub wake up on the bright side™ • Free Mayo Clinic shuttle • Fridge and microwave in all rooms • Free Bright Side Breakfast™ • Free high-speed Internet • Our Bright Morning Bed™ • Fitness center • Free high-speed Internet access • Pet-friendly floors • Oversized desks with ergonomic chairs • 40” HD TV’s and Blue Ray DVD Player 4165 Maine Ave SE, • Fridge, Microwave and Keurig Coffeemaker Rochester, MN 55904 • Free voice mail and free local calls • Well equipped fitness center www.microtelinn.com • Adult and children’s saltwater pools 507-289-4900 • Pets welcome ... AND MORE! 507-289-4200 • www.lq.com 4353 Canal Place SE Rochester, Minnesota 55904 Choice Hotels EconoLodge 2014 Hotel of the Year • 100% Smoke & Pet FREE Hotel • FREE Shuttle to Mayo Clinic (Business Hours) • FREE Breakfast • FREE High Speed Wireless Internet • FREE local & long-distance calling in US • New Elevator • New Fitness Room • Next To Perkins 24/7 • Refrigerator & Microwave In Every Room EconoLodge - 1850 S. Broadway, Rochester 507-282-9905 1-800-553-2666 www.choicehotels.com/hotel/mn04556 www.rochestervisitor.com

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LODGING Free Continental Breakfast 59 Free Shuttle to Mayo Clinic and Saint Marys Hospital Free Wi-Fi Newly Remodeled Pool and Whirlpool area Extended Stay Rates Available Connected to Famous Dave’s BBQ Fitness Room and Business Center Microwaves and Refrigerators in all rooms 100% Smoke Free CONNECTED TO FAMOUS DAVE’S LEGENDARY PIT BAR-B-QUE 435 16th Ave. NW - Rochester, MN 55901 Guesthouseintl.com • (507) 288-9090 • 877-374-9090Rochester Visitor | March 2016

AREA ACTIVITIESAMISH TOURS OF HARMONY GOONIE’S COMEDY CLUBTours of the largest Amish colony in Minn. are 45 minutes Nationally Touring Comedians every Fri. & Sat. night atsoutheast of Rochester in Harmony. Visit the Amish gift & 7:30 & 10:00pm. Located at 7 2nd St. SW, Rochester.furniture store. Tours are held year round, except Sundays. Reservations Recommended (507)288-8130.1-800-752-6474 or www.amish-tours.com. HEARTLAND TOURS & TRAVELASSISI HEIGHTS The best one-day tours in town. We also offer extendedSits atop one of the highest hills In OImsted County and tours by air, motorcoach, and cruise ship. (507) 288-1330.resembles the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Italy. www.heartlandtoursandtravel.netTours are available Mon & Sat at 2 p.m. or by appt. HISTORIC FORESTVILLE1001 14th St. NW, Ste 100, (507)282-7441 Chat with costumed guides portraying actual residents.AVIAN ACRES’ WILD BIRD SUPPLY Browse authentic 19th-century general store merchandise.Enjoy watching birds and the serenity of our rural setting on 1 hr S of Rochester in Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park.a former Norwegian farm. We specialize in quality products, Memorial Day weekend - Labor Day. (507)765-2785attraction techniques, and habitat design! Open year round HISTORIC MANTORVILLETues-Sat 9-6 plus many Mon, near Lanesboro Come & take a walk through the past. Unique shops,800.967.BIRDS (2473) restaurants & lodging. Take Hwy 14 West 14 miles toBARN QUILT TOURS: CALEDONIA, MN Hwy 57, turn right, and drive 3 miles north.Driving tours of almost sixty beautifully painted barn quilts HISTORY CENTER OF OLMSTED COUNTYwhich adorn agricultural buildings in this scenic area. Bus Visit exhibits on the history of Olmsted County; Explore thetours offered on selected dates. Maps available at area busi- grounds & historic buildings; Peruse the Gift Shop. Tues-Satnesses and www.visitcaledonia.com. 9am-5pm (507)282-9447 www.OlmstedHistory.comCHESTER WOODS PARK JON HASSLER THEATEREyota, MN, 7 miles East of Rochester off Hwy 14. Open Located 20 min from Rochester in beautiful Plainview.daily 7-10pm, Olmsted Cty vehicle permit req. Camp sites (507)534-2900 or 866-548-7469 for current show(w/elec), picnic shelters, swimming beach (no life guards), listings. “Startlingly Good Theater”hiking/horse trails, fishing, and canoe & paddleboat rentals. LANESBORO HORSE DRAWN RIDESFor more Info and reservations, call (507)285-7050. Experience Lanesboro’s beauty & charm while touring in aCHORAL ARTS ENSEMBLE horse drawn Vis a’Vis Carriage or for larger groups, enjoyThis 40-voice choir presents 5 programs each year. a ride in our wagonette. Tours available nightly starting inDedicated to the performance of new music and a capella downtown Lanesboro. Reservations (507)467-7000singing. Concerts are often held in Assisi Heights Lourdes LAURA INGALLS WILDER SITEChapel. (507)252-8427. Visit the church built in 1876 when the James Wilder familyCOMMONWEAL THEATRE COMPANY was members. Now on the Nat’l Register, 21 stained glassLocated in historic Lanesboro, the company presents new windows. Open daily 10am, last tour 4pm, June-Aug,works as well as classical theater during its Feb-Dec season. weekends Sept & Oct. (507)346-7659800-657-7025 or 507-467-2525 MAYO CIVIC CENTERwww.commonwealtheatre.org Hosts conventions, sporting events, concerts, receptions,COVERED BRIDGE PARK and private parties. 30 Civic Ctr Dr. SE, (507)328-2220.This is the site of Minnesota’s only authentic covered MISSISSIPPI RIVER HOUSEBOAT VACATIONSbridge, which spans the Zumbro River and leads to a public Family Adventure, Couples Getaway, Great River House-walking trail. Home to Kid’s Kingdom, one of the region’s boats in Wabasha, MN. Call for availability 651-565-3376 orlargest play areas. Zumbrota City Hall (507)732-7318 www.greatriverhouseboats.comFOSTER AREND PARK MYSTERY CAVE4000 East River Rd NE. Sandy beach, swimming, (no life 32 miles S of Rochester-take U.S. 63 through Spring Valley,guards), fishing & picnic grounds with shelter. To reserve take Hwy 16 E to Cty Rd 5. MN State Park vehicle permitpavilion, call (507)328-2525 required. Daily 10-5pm, Memorial Day-Labor Day, weekendsGATOR GREENS 10-4pm April-Oct. 1 hr. wheelchair accessible tour avail.Mini golf, picnic area, and bike path accessible. In Whalen Dress for cool temperatures. (507)937-32514-1/2 mi. E of Lanesboro on Hwy 16. (507)467-300060 www.rochestervisitor.com

AREA ACTIVITIES NATIONAL EAGLE CENTER ROCHESTER REPERTORY THEATRE COMPANY Wabasha, MN. Climb in an eagle’s nest or test your strength Classical and contemporary works by a variety of artists are against an eagle’s, w how eagles soar and view wild eagles presented. Performances are Thurs-Sat. 103 7th Street NE, on the river – visit today! Open daily, 10am-5pm. Live eagle (507)289-1737 programs at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. ROCHESTER SENIOR CENTER 877- 332-4537 www.nationaleaglecenter.org In the only castle in town, the center is open to the commu- NIAGARA CAVE nity’s older adults. The center offers dining, senior support 40 miles south of Rochester on Hwy. 52, near Harmony. and care-giver services, recreational activities, classes, and A safe, lighted, one-hour tour of one of the top rated caves In more. Open Mon-Fri, 121 N. Broadway, (507)287-1404 the US. Memorial Day-Labor Day, daily 9:30-5:30, weekends ROCHESTER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA & CHORALE Apr & Oct 10-4:30, May & Sept daily 10-4:30. 800-837-6606. Providing the opportunity to discover music from around the OXBOW PARK & ZOLLMAN ZOO world. (507)28-MUSIC or www.rochestersymphony.org The zoo offers educational programs about Minnesota ROCHESTER WATER SKI CLUB wildlife. Zoo and nature center tours, hiking trails, and picnic Weekly shows on Wed. night at 7pm June-Sept. at Fisher- facilities. Hours are 10-4pm - Open Year Round! man’s Inn on Lake Zumbro. Call for special event schedule. 5731 County Rd 105 NW, Byron, (507)775-2451 (507) 367-4485 or (507)367-4567 QUARRY HILL NATURE CENTER ROLLINGSTONE LUXEMBOURG HERITAGE MUSEUM The center offers hands-on displays, an aquarium, a natural- Open all year by appointment with free admission by history library, and public programs. The adjacent park calling 507-689-2307 surrounds a stone quarry and offers hiking and skiing trails, SEMVA GALLERY sandstone caves, and a fishing pond. Handicap accessible; no Southeastern Minnesota Visual Arts. Featuring paintings, admission fee. 701 Silver Creek Road NE, (507)281-6114 sculptures, basketry, pottery, jewelry, wearable art & more. ROCHESTER AREA FAMILY Y Browse, shop, or meet the artists. (507)281-4920. Short term memberships and day passes available for out SILVER LAKE BOAT AND BIKE RENTALS of town guests & Mayo Clinic visitors. 709 1st Ave. SW Rent paddleboats/ electric paddleboats, canoes, kayaks, (507)287-2260 www.RochFamY.org many types of bikes and child trailers. Helmets and lifejackets ROCHESTER ART CENTER are required and rented for free. 700 West Silver Lake Drive Located In an award-winning building on the Zumbro River, NE, 507-261-9049, www.silverlakefun.com the Center offers exhibitions of local, regional, and nationally SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA YOUTH ORCHESTRA acclaimed artists, as well as classes and workshops for chil- (SEMYO) Dedicated to the artistic and personal develop- dren and adults. 40 Civic Center Dr. SE, (507)282-8629 www. ment of young instrumental musicians. SEMYO offers three rochesterartcenter.org orchestras and several chamber groups. (507)282-1718 or ROCHESTER CIVIC MUSIC - RIVERSIDE CONCERTS www.semyo.org “Down by the Riverside” is an annual free outdoor summer THE ROCHESTER TOUR COMPANY concert series held In Mayo Park Sun eves during July & Aug. Groups and private tours of Rochester and surrounding “Riverside Live” is a series of ticketed indoor concerts Sept- communities, including Mississippi River Valley, Amish colony, May. (507)285-8076 or www.riversideconcerts.com. Scenic River canoe trips, & fly fishing. Call Dan ROCHESTER CIVIC THEATER at (507)421-0573. The Rochester Civic Theater is Minnesota’s largest commu- TWEITE’S FAMILY FARM nity theatre. Call for schedule (507)282-8481 Enjoy our award winning Theme Park, 12-Acre Corn Maze, ROCHESTER HONKERS and Pumpkin Patch! This year we have teamed up with The Honkers play 34 home games at Mayo Field. Spookley the Square Pumpkin, a unique pumpkin that 403 East Center St. Tickets/groups (507)289-1170 delivers a special message of kindness and tolerance ROCHESTER PARK & REC DEPARTMENT www.tweitesfamilyfarm.com (507)365-8035. The City of Rochester maintains more than 88 parks WHITEWATER STATE PARK covering more than 2,900 acres. Swimming at 2 outdoor Camping, trout fishing, picnic grounds, hiking trails and pools and one lake. Golf courses, miles of trails for bicycling, more. Programs available - maximum of 50 people. Call hiking, jogging, and other recreational activities. (507) 932-3007 for info. (507)281-6160or.com Rochester Visitor | March 2016 61

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WABASHA/KELLOGG / WINONA | DESTINATIONS KWEALBLOAGSHGA, M/ innesota Live Eagle Programs at 11am, 1pm and 3pm Home of the National Eagle Center, LARK Toys, Grumpy Old Men, historic downtown & more! Located 70 miles southeast of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Wabasha, Minn. is a hotspot river town on the Mississippi River rich in history 50 Pembroke Ave. and attractions. Enjoy outdoor activities, Wabasha, MN artistic experiences, unique shopping, 651.565.4989 fine dining and lodging. Our historic nationaleaglecenter.org district has more than 50 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. The cities of Wabasha and Kellogg are committed to preserving the heritage each community embodies. Whether you’re planning a Mississippi River vacation, considering a weekend getaway to Minnesota, looking to relocate, starting a new business or just out to explore, we invite you to enjoy the many activities that the Wabasha-Kellogg area has to offer. 651-565-4158 Go to www.wabashamn.org to view the Wabasha Kellogg Visitors guide online! WINONA, Minnesota Historic Island City Winona is one of the most beautiful places in the country, nestled between the covered limestone river bluffs that rise 500 feet and the stunning mighty Mississippi River. We love the outdoors – our lakes, river, trails, outdoor concerts. And oh, those festivals! So many things to do, we even have rainy days covered – explore our ten museums and check the calendar for a non-stop stream of remarkable events. Then savor a great meal and raise your glass to discovering Winona, your new favorite Minnesota travel destination. Check online for Ongoing events in Winona www.visitwinona.com info@visitwinona.com 507-452-0735itor.com Rochester Visitor | March 2016 63

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Y LAKE PEPIN LAKE CITY | DESTINATIONS CAMPGROUND of Dine DIne~livTearkye Out eh. APRO.CO1T5P.TE1HN5TTHHRU Across the street 402 S. Lakeshore Dr., Lake City from the shores of 651.345.2102 • bigbearpizzeria.com ides hops Lake Pepin Sun: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. • Mon - Tues: 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. wbsl.ieths, Wed - Sat: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. w,i th • Private Camping • Electric & Full Hookups of • Showers/Flush toilets/dumpstation • Playground ver. Hwy 61 North • 651-345-2909 itor.com ANTIQUES, APPAREL, GIFTS & ART Coffee Shop Clamming Display A Shopping Experience! ~ For Hours please check the website or Facebook ~ 651-345-2100 • www.pearlbuttonco.com 226 S. Washington St. Lake City, MN Peaorln of the Lake lake pepin The Jewel Golf Club Pearl of the Lake is a modern day replica Lake City MN of the grand riverboats that traveled on 651-345-2672 www.jewelgolfclub.com the Mississippi River in the 1800’s. FULL SERVICE RESTAURANT AND BAR Chartering available for any occasion. Seating for 125 people. Catering is available. Public Excursions Wednesday-Sunday at 1pm. Please call ahead as schedule is subject to change. Full bar and snacks available on all cruises. 30 miles North of Rochester in Lake City Docked at Willows on the River Condo/Hotel on beautiful Lake Pepin. www.pearlofthelake.com 651-345-5188 Reservations and Info. Rochester Visitor | March 2016 65

DESTINATIONS | LAKE CITY The Corner Closet The Railhouse Grill Carrying all your favorite and Coffee Depot brands in unique styles for all shapes and sizes! Located right on the tracks along highway 63. 105 W. Center St, Lake City, MN Open everyday, with breakfast 651-345-5448 on the weekends, daily lunch Mon-Thurs 10-6 and dinner specials Fri & Sat 10-5 • Sun 11-3 www.therailhousegrill.com 651-345-5762 Facebook: The Railhouse Grill HOURS VARY BY SEASON Call or check our web site or facebook page for information1t1r2eSaotustahnWdatshrienagtsounrSet.sl6c5.1c.3o4m5.2882A QUILTING AND SCRAPBOOKING Free WIFI Indoor Pool RETREAT CENTER Enhanced Breakfast Beautiful Views of Lake Pepin120 W Lyon Ave, Lake City MN • 651-345-2764 Quieter Rooms Built with SoundGuardwww.dragonflydreamsretreatcenterllc.com Smoke-Free Hotel Two Room Suites Whirlpool & Fireplace Suites 1615 North Lakeshore Drive, Lake City 651-345-5611 www.americinn.com/Lake-City/Hotel Fine & Custom Jewelry Lake Pepin River Pearls, Gifts Awards & Engraving Services 109 E Center Street • Lake City, MN • 651-345-3825 STORE HOURS Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. & Saturday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.66 www.rochestervisitor.com

“Your One Stop LAKE CITY | DESTINATIONS Quilting Shop” WeTlchomeeFtorog & Bear 651-345-3958 Bed and Breakfast 106 South Lakeshore Drive, Lake City MN in Lake City, Minnesota ratherbeequilting.com www.thefrogandbear.com Monday-Saturday: 9am-5pm 651-345-2122 GREAT RIVER COUNTRY Sellers of Real Estate Specializing in the Escape from today’s hectic lifestyle, Hwy 61 Corridor - Red Wing to Winona. and discover a pampered and peaceful Call Don Grundman moment in time. for your Real Estate Needs fine dining on lake pepin with outdoor seating 651-380-0812 NOSH Restaurant & Bar 651.345.2425 Lake City, Minnesota Off-The-Beaten-Path Adventures! 800-325-2270 KissAlaska.com HANSEN’S HARBOR 3585 HWY 61 Blvd. Lake City, MN 55041 651-345-3022 • Hansensharbor.com SLIPS AVAILABLE • BOAT REPAIR • SHIP’S STORE • STORAGEitor.com Rochester Visitor | March 2016 67

DESTINATIONS | MANTORVILLE Mantorville Nestled in the picturesque valley of the Zumbro River, historic Mantorville is a delight to visit! Discover the same charm that inspired the Mantor brothers and their families to settle here in 1854, and inspired the citizens of Mantorville to preserve the entire 12-block downtown area by placing it on the National Historic Registry in 1975.THE PERFECT SPOT A Nationally RegisteredTO MEET AND EAT! Historic SiteFull Breakfasts -Served All Day www.mantorvilletourism.comHomemade Soups 1-866-313-8687Salads * SandwichesAward WinningPies & DessertsPastriesGourmet Coffees& Espresso DrinksUnique Gifts Free Internet Access | Outdoor Patio Seating Mon-Fri 7am-4pm | Sat 8-4pm | Closed Sun Hwy 57 in Historic Mantorville | 507-635-5507countyseatcoffeehouse.com “No Sex Please, We’re British” www.rochestervisitor.com by Anthony Mrriott & Alistar Foot April 1-24, 2016 Mantorville Theatre Company www.mantorvillain.com • 507-635-542068

MANTORVILLE | DESTINATIONSle Mantorville 2016 events dte Restaurant & Lounge Mulligan Stew Dinner March 17 itor.com A Tradition Since 1854 Easter Egg Hunt Owned by the Pappas Family Since 1946 March 26 Art Guild Anniversary Tea ‒ May 7 Take a step back in time... Call 635-5665 for tickets Step back into time when dining Spring Fling – May 14-16 Rummage and Bake Sale; Plant Exchange at the Hubbell House. Garden Tractor Show and Parade At one time, the Hubbell House Farmer’s & Artisan’s Market ‒ Tuesdays was a stagecoach stop to the endless prairie; May through October 11:00 am – 5:00 pm today it is an historic, award-winning Mantorville Stagecoach Days ‒ June 25-26 restaurant and cocktail lounge. Tractor Pull, Theater, Art Show, Music, Wine Tasting and more 502 N. Main - Mantorville, MN 55955 Art Guild Kids’ Summer Art Camp www.mantorvilleartguild.org 507-635-2331 Dodge County Free Fair ‒ July 13-17 hubbellhouserestaurant.com www.dodgecountyfreefair.com 16th Annual Big Iron Truck Show Lunch: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Tues-Fri Sept. 9&10 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM Saturday bigironclassic.com Dinner: 4:00 - Close Tues - Sat 11:30 AM - Close Sunday Come Visit CLOSED MONDAYS The Restoration House & Log House Located 13 miles west of Rochester on Hwy 14; living history exhibits, the Dodge County then 2 miles north on Hwy 57 Historical Society Museums, & the Mantorville Welcome Center Rochester Visitor | March 2016 Mantorville Chamber of Commerce 866-313-8687 Mantorville Regional Welcome Center: 507-635-4636 www.mantorvilletourism.com 69

DESTINATIONS | ZUMBROTA ZUMBROTA, MinnesotaThe City of Zumbrota warmly welcomes you to enjoy all of our fantastic amenities.A must see for all visitors is the Historic Covered Bridge spanning the Zumbro River atWest Avenue. Minnesota’s only remaining original covered bridge is listed on the National HistoricRegister. It has been restored to its authentic state, reflecting the heritage of earlypioneer settlers.A CreativeCollectiveJewelry • Paintings • Prints • Photography ◆ Full line of Quilting fabrics & suppliesFiber Arts • Stained Glass • Gifts & More! ◆ Colorful threads 274 & 282 Main Street, Zumbrota507.732.4191 • ArtifyCollective.com ◆ Hand-dyed WoolCheck our websites for classes and events! 507-732-4101 Artify is connected to BeeLighted 308 S. Main Street, Zumbrota, MN Unique supplies for fiber artists. BeeLighted.com Located 20 minutes north of Rochester Go north on Hwy 52, take Hwy 58 exitSpring is here www.allinstitchesmn.com Grow your style! An eclectic mix of clothing & accessories for women 507-73w2w-7w5.p0w0co•nDsiogwnnmtoewntn.cZoummbrota of all ages.70 Monday- Friday 10am - 5pm Saturday 9:30am - 4pm 320 S Main, Zumbrota, MN 55992 507-732-4123 www.shopwildginger.com Find us on facebook at Wild Ginger Boutique www.rochestervisitor.com

The bridge is nestled just upstream Luya Shoes from its original location over the Zumbro and Other Fine Things River in the 85-acre Covered Bridge Park. The park Kid’s Kingdom in Covered Bridge 236 S. Main St.• Zumbrota, MN Park is also the trailhead for the Goodhue Pioneer State Trail, a multi-modal trail 507-732-5892 which connects with the cities of Goodhue www.shopluya.com and Red Wing. Find us on Facebook at Luya Shoes So please, take the time to check out the many exciting opportunities Zumbrota has Bridget’s Café to offer! zumbrotacoveredbridge.com ci.zumbrota.mn.us stay wa rm. artagnadllleirvye, mgiuftssich.op crossingsatcarnegie.com for complete scheduleitor.com fun gifts for all ages 365 Main St • Zumbrota, MN 320 East Ave, Zumbrota 507-732-4646 507-732-7616 Find us on Facebook: Bridgets Cafe crossingsatcarnegie.com Flowers on Main Three levels of furniture SOFAS We’re more than just flowers Unique gifts & home decor RECLINERS BEDDING Kitchen items ❁ Woodwick candles DINNING Baby gifts & children’s puzzles, games, etc. ACCESSORIES Scrapbooking ❁ Tux rental And always fresh flowers & plants HARDWARE & FURNITURE Hippity Hop on over! 321 Main Street, Zumbrota 345 S. Main Street, Zumbrota, MN 507-732-5232 507-732-5599 M-F 9-5 Sat.9-2 Rochester Visitor | March 2016 71

DESTINATIONS | RED WINGRED WING, MinnesotaRed Wing: a historic city along the mighty Mississippi River. Voted one of the best smalltowns in America by USA Weekend Magazine, and named 1 of 12 Distinctive Destinationsby the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the entire downtown district has beenrestored to its early 1900s style. ACTIVITIES ON THE RIVER AND RAIL While fly and bait fisherman explore s

MARCH 2016 | CALENDAR For additional information on any of the calendar events please go to www.rochestercvb.org THROUGH APRIL 26, 2016 1/2 hour notice. Closed major holiday Thomas & the Rain, Forager Brewery weekends. Bonita Patton, 507-251-1946, Company. Every Tuesday night, our www.PostTownWinery.com new house band will be performing live! 8-11pm 507-258-7490, THROUGH DECEMBER 28, 2016 www.foragerbrewery.com Wednesday movie night in the Taproom! Enjoy one of our 13 beers THROUGH APRIL 27, 2016 on tap or our non-alcoholic Root Beer, Live Music-Forager Brewery, Our regular while watching a classic film on a big Wednesday night rotating musicians will screen in the taproom! 507-282-2739, be performing, so get your fill of local www.facebook.com/kinneycreekbrewery music at Forager Brewery! 507-258-7490, www.foragerbrewery.com/ MARCH 4, 2016 Lyra Baroque Orchestra: The Dramatic THROUGH MAY 14, 2016 Voice of the Baroque, Zumbro Lutheran Kids Build Weekend Workshop, Carpenters Church. Johanna Lorbach, 651-321-2214, Training Center - Rochester. Nick Ross, lyrabaroque.org/dramaticvoice/ 651-379-0215, www.facebook.com/ KidsBuildworkshop MARCH 4, 2016 Pink the Rink, Get ready for a fun night of THROUGH MAY 1, 2016 hockey, cheering on our own Rochester Explore the Museum for FREE, Thanks to Ice Hawks! To raise breast cancer the generosity of Bremer Bank, visitors awareness in our community, the ice can explore the Minnesota Children’s rink will be dyed pink and the night will Museum Rochester free of charge, the feature exciting fundraising efforts to first Sunday of each month, from 12 benefit Join the Journey in support of local p.m. – 4 p.m. Karen Cook, 507-218-3103, breast cancer survivors. 507-206-3212, rochester.mcm.org/ www.jointhejourney.us THROUGH OCTOBER 26, 2016 MARCH 4, 2016 Trivia Mafia Night, Crooked Pint Ale Rochester Ice Hawks v. Wisconsin Whalers, House. Sean McPherson, 612-868-4070, Rochester Recreation Center. Cheer on the Rochester Ice Hawks to victory! 507-535- THROUGH DECEMBER 6, 2016 0100, www.rochestericehawks.com Scheels Kids Klub, Kids Klub is a once a month FREE event put on at Scheels for MARCH 4, 2016 ages 4-12. No registration is required. Wines of the World, Rochester Airport. 507-281-2444, Pam Alberts, 507-288-7195, https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/wines-of-the- THROUGH DECEMBER 18, 2016 world-tickets-19714578836?aff=utm_ Private Winery Tours and Tastings, Post source%3Deb_email%26utm_ Town Winery, Plaza 14 Bld, wst side. medium%3Demail%26utm_ Private Wine tasting and winery tours campaign%3Dnew_event_email&utm_ every Sunday afternoon. Tours can be term=eventurl_text scheduled at 1 p.m.. 2 p.m. or 3 p.m. withitor.com Rochester Visitor | March 2016 73

CALENDAR | MARCH 2016MARCH 4, 2016 MARCH 5, 2016Cloud Cult, Mayo Civic Center. Riverside Concerts Presents - TheCloud Cult is an experimental chamber Nordic Fiddlers Bloc, Mayo Civicrock band from Minnesota who has Center. 507-328-2200, 507-328-2200,maintained a career by remaining www.riversideconcerts.comcompletely independent. They’ve soldmore than 100,000 albums via their own MARCH 5, 2016label, Earthology Records. 507-328-2222, Rochester Ice Hawks v. La Crosse Freeze,mayociviccenter.com/events-tickets/all- Rochester Recreation Center. Cheer on theevents/event-details?eventID=20072 Rochester Ice Hawks to victory! 507-535- 0100, www.rochestericehawks.comMARCH 4- 5, 2016Other Desert Cities, Rochester MARCH 5 - APRIL 10, 2016Repertory Theatre. 507-289-1737, T.Rex- Special Exhibit!, Quarry Hill Naturewww.rochesterrep.org Center. Quarry Hill Nature Center, 507-328-3950, www.QHNC.orgMARCH 5, 2016 See page 27 for more information.3 bands: Sexy Cake, Laura Lou and TheWrong Omar, Kathy’s Pub. Joey Shaheen, MARCH 6, 2016507-252-8355, kathyspub.info Stripped Down with George Maurer and Pamela McNeill, Crossings atMARCH 5, 2016 Carnegie. Crossings, 507-732-7616,BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, Zumbrota crossingsatcarnegie.com/concertpages/State Theatre. Crossings, 507-732- stripped_down.html7616, www.crossingsatcarnegie.com/concertpages/beausoleil.html MARCH 7, 2016 Peter Mayer: Harmony for Mayo Program,MARCH 5, 2016 Barbara Lips Atrium, Charlton Building,Civic Live presents: Song of Wonder, subway level. All concerts are heldRochester Civic Theatre. 507-282-8481, Mondays from 12:10pm-1pm unlesswww.rochestercivictheatre.org/plays-civic- otherwise noted. www.mayoclinic.org/live/civic-live-events.php#Song patient-visitor-guide/humanities-in- medicine/minnesota-schedule/harmony-MARCH 5, 2016 for-mayoGideon’s Radio, At Kinney Creek Brewerywe like our music like we like our beer. MARCH 9, 2016LOCAL. Join us for local music every History Center of Olmsted County Princessweekend 7-10pm 507-282-2739, https:// Cafe, Lecture Series - Lee Hilgendorfwww.facebook.com/kinneycreekbrewery/ “Rochester’s Gas Stations and Cars”events?key=events www.olmstedhistory.comMARCH 5, 2016 MARCH 9, 2016Quarry Hill Bird Walk, Quarry Hill Nature Women on Wednesdays: Shattering anCenter. Join us on a casual walk through Image, Rochester Civic Theatre. TheQuarry Hill Park. Bring binoculars, or theme for the eveing is: Shattering anborrow a pair from the nature center. 507- Image. Admission free but reservations328-3950, www.zumbrovalleyaudubon.org required. Only limited seats available.74 www.rochestervisitor.com

MARCH 2016 | CALENDAR Rochester Civic Theatre, 507-282-8481, we like our music like we like our beer. www.rochestercivictheatre.org LOCAL. Join us for local music every weekend 7-10pm 507-282-2739, https:// MARCH 10, 2016 www.facebook.com/kinneycreekbrewery/ Downtown Rochester’s First Ladies events?key=events Night Out, University Center Rochester. This exciting new event brings women MARCH 13, 2016 together in downtown Rochester for a Civic Live presents: Jazz Jam, Rochester night of shopping, dining, and giveaways, Civic Theatre Lobby Stage. Come enjoy along with a special guest appearance an evening of live jazz & open mic at the by KTTC News Anchor Robin Wolfram. Rochester Civic Theatre, hosted by John DowntownRochesterMN.com/LNO Sievers (trombone) and the D’Sievers. info@rochestercivictheatre.org, 507- MARCH 10 - 12, 2016 282-8481, https://www.facebook.com/ Other Desert Cities, Rochester events/188595391476187/ Repertory Theatre. 507-289-1737, www.rochesterrep.org MARCH 13, 2016 Festival of Music Concert, First MARCH 11, 2016 Presbyterian Church. First For the Birds - Kevin Kling & Zeitgeist, Presbyterian Church, 507-282-1618, State Theatre. Crossings, 507-732- www.fpcrochester.org 7616, www.crossingsatcarnegie.com/ concertpages/kevinklingandzeitgeist.html MARCH 13, 2016 Special Session of Women on MARCH 11 - 13, 2016 Wednesdays: Women Religious- A Place Children’s Dance Theatre presents: THE at the Table, Assisi Heights Spirituality MERMAID, Sheila Sullivan, 507-281-3335, Center. Admission free but reservations www.chldrensdancetheatre.org required. Only limited seats available. Rochester Civic Theatre, 507-282-8481, MARCH 11 - 13, 2016 www.rochestercivictheatre.org Rochester Home, Vacation & RV Show, 507-286-1010, MARCH 14, 2016 Kim & Reggie: Harmony for Mayo www.rochesterhomevacationandrvshow.com Program, Barbara Lips Atrium, Charlton Building, subway level. All concerts are MARCH 12, 2016 held Mondays from 12:10pm-1pm unless Charlie Parr, State Theatre. Crossings, otherwise noted. www.mayoclinic.org/ 507-732-7616, crossingsatcarnegie.com patient-visitor-guide/humanities-in- medicine/minnesota-schedule/harmony- MARCH 12-13, 2016 for-mayo Rochester Symphony Orchestra & Chorale: Gloria! Lourdes High School Auditorium. MARCH 16, 2016 Rochester Symphony Orchestra, Americana Showcase presents: Chastity 507-286-8742, www.rochestersymphony. Brown, with Molly Maher and her org/#!mar-gloria/cun2 Disbelivers, 507-282-8481, www.rochestercivictheatre.org/plays-civic- MARCH 12, 2016 live/civic-live-events.php#americana The D’seivers, At Kinney Creek Breweryitor.com Rochester Visitor | March 2016 75

INDEX TO ADVERTISERSANTIQUES Aspen Suites ..........................................................583rd Floor Antiques.................................................72 Best Price Inn.........................................................55Old Rooster Antiques.............................................29 Brentwood on 2nd...................................................7Pottery Place Antiques ..........................................72 Brentwood Inn & Suites...........................................7 Comfort Suites............................. Inside Front CoverART GALLERIES Country Inn & Suites..............................................51Artify (Zumbrota)...................................................70 Courtyard Marriot .................................................52Artistic Framers .....................................................26 Days Inn.................................................................54Mantorville Art Guild.............................................68 Econolodge ............................................................ 56 Fairfield Inn & Suites ...............................................6BED AND BREAKFASTS GuestHouse Inn & Suites.......................................59The Frog & Bear Bed & Breakfast (Lake City).........67 Hampton Inn South ...............................................16 Hampton Inn & Suites North ...................................9CHURCHES/WORSHIP LaQuinta Inn & Suites............................................56Church of St. Pius X................................................49 Maria’s ................................................................... 55Church of the Resurrection ...................................49 Microtel Inn & Suites................... Inside Front CoverHoly Spirit Catholic Church....................................49 Microtel Inn & Suites SE ........................................56Mayo Hospital Religious Services ..........................50 Staybridge Suites ...................................................57Pax Christi Catholic Church....................................49 TownePlace Suites .................................................54St. Francis of Assisi ................................................49St. John the Evangelist...........................................49 JEWELERS/JEWELRY Bernie’s Lapidary Supply Co. .................................16DESTINATION COMMUNITIES SEMVA Art Gallery.................................................23Lake City .......................................................... 64-67Mantorville...................................................... 68-69 LOUNGES/PUBSRed Wing ...............................................................72 Newt’s ...................................................................35Wabasha/Kellogg...................................................63 Redwood Room .....................................................37Winona ..................................................................63 Tessa’s Office Wine Boutique ................................26Zumbrota......................................................... 70-71 MEDICAL SERVICESDRUG STORES/PHARMACY InfuScience ............................................................17Eagle Rexall Drug ...................................................28 Nurse Case Manager, Kimberly Such .......................3Hunt’s Silver Lake Drug & Gift ...............................25 Samaritan Bethany ............................................... 15FABRICS/KNITTING/QUILTING/SEWING MOTORCYCLES/TRIKESAll In Stitches (Zumbrota)......................................70 Rochester Harley-Davidson Inc..............................16Beelighted (Zumbrota) ..........................................70Ginny’s Fine Fabrics ...............................................29 PHOTOGRAPHYRatherbee (Lake City) ............................................67 AB Photography.....................................................13HOTELS/MOTELS/GUEST SUITES RECREATION/TOURS/ACTIVITIES2nd Street Inn & Suites..........................................54 Alaska Cruises & Tours (Lake City) .........................675th Avenue Inn & Suites ........................................54 Artify (Zumbrota)...................................................70Alaskan Inn (Lake City)...........................................67 Dragonfly Dreams Retreat Center(Lake City).........66AmericInn - Lake City.............................................66 Hansen’s Harbor (Lake City) ..................................67AmericInn - Rochester .............................................8 Heritage House Victorian Museum .........................9Aspen Select ..........................................................59 History Center of Olmsted County ........................1376 www.rochestervisitor.com

The Jewel Golf Course (Lake City)..........................65 SPECIALTIES/GIFTS Lake Pepin Campground (Lake City) ......................65 Artistic Framers .....................................................26 Lake Pepin Golf Course (Lake City) ........................65 Busby’s Hardware & Furniture (Zumbrota) ...........71 The Mantorville Theatre Company........................68 Clothes Mentor .....................................................17 MN Marine Art (Winona) ......................................63 The Corner Closet (Lake City) ................................66 National Eagle Center............................................63 Flowers on Main (Zumbrota).................................71 Pearl of the Lake (Lake City) ..................................65 Friends’ Bookstore.................................................29 Rochester Family YMCA ........................................31 Ginny’s Fine Fabrics ...............................................29 SEMYO .....................................................................8 Hunt’s Drug and Gift..............................................25 Shrine of Guadalupe................................................8 Kismet.................................................................... 28 Tour of Assisi Heights.............................................17 Lake Pepin Pearl Button Co. (Lake City) .................65 Leashes & Leads ......................................................6 REAL ESTATE Luya Shoes (Zumbrota)..........................................71 Re/Max - Don Grundman (Lake City).....................67 People’s Food Co-op..................................Back Page Phenomenal Woman Consignment (Zumbrota)....70 RESTAURANTS Rochester Harley-Davidson Inc..............................16 300 First.................................................................35 Scrub Your Butt Soap Co........................................32 Big Bear Pizzeria & Deli (Lake City) ........................65 Swan Jewelers (Lake City)......................................66 Bridget’s Café (Zumbrota) .....................................71 Treats and Treasures (Lake City) ............................66 City Cafe ................................................................35 The Trophy Store & More (Lake City) ....................65 Chocolate Shoppe (Mantorville)............................68 Uffda Shop (Red Wing) ..........................................72 Coffee Depot (Lake City)........................................67 Wild Ginger Boutique (Zumbrota).........................70 County Seat Coffeehouse (Mantorville) ...............68 Famous Daves Legendary Pit Bar-B-Que .................8 TRANSPORTATION Fisherman’s Inn (Oronoco) ....................................43 GO Rochester Direct ................................................3 Grandma’s Kitchen ................................................25 Hubbell House (Mantorville) ................................69 India Garden............................................................9 Newt’s ...................................................................35 Nosh (Lake City).....................................................67 Pannekoeken .........................................................36 People’s Food Co-op..................................Back Page The Railhouse (Lake City) ......................................67 Redwood Room ....................................................37 Saints on Second Bar and Grill...............................52 Staghead Gastropub (Red Wing) ...........................72 Whiskey Creek .........................................................3 Wild Bill’s Sports Saloon ........................................43 SHOPPING CENTERS Downtown Specialty Shops ............................. 28-29 Historic 3rd Street .................................................26 Old Rooster Antiques.............................................29 Pottery Place (Red Wing).......................................72 Silver Lake Shopping Center ..................................24itor.com Rochester Visitor | March 2016 77

CALENDAR | MARCH 2016MARCH 16, 2016 MARCH 19, 2016Irish Fest, Rochester Art Center. Irish Fest Sharing the Arts with Children, DestinyRochester, www.irishfestmn.org Church. 507-944-0619, https://www. eventbrite.com/e/sharing-the-arts-with-MARCH 17, 2016 children-tickets-19288826399?aff=es2The Amazing & Tragic Story of the WhalingShip Essex, Crossings at Carnegie. Among MARCH 19, 2016 - 20, 2016story lines we explore will be the question: Choral Arts Ensemble: Mostly Mozart“Did Herman Melville base Moby Dick with Maria Jette, Christ United Methodiston the real-life events of the Whale Church. Joined by the incomparableShip Essex?” Crossings, 507-732-7616, Maria Jette, and accompanied bycrossingsatcarnegie.com chamber orchestra, Choral Arts Ensemble will sing a program including theMARCH 17 - 19, 2016 gorgeous Mozart Vespers, K 339. TicketsOther Desert Cities, Rochester available on website, 507-252-8427,Repertory Theatre. 507-289-1737, www.choralartsensemble.orgwww.rochesterrep.org MARCH 19 - 20, 2016MARCH 18, 2016 Woodcarvers 40th Annual Show,Samantha Rastles the Woman Question, Graham Park - 4H Building. 40th AnnualCrossings at Carnegie. Crossings, Rochester Woodcarvers Show featuring507-732-7616, crossingsatcarnegie.com carvings, wood and tools for sale and a People’s Choice competition. TomMARCH 18, 2016 Severson, 507-254-5445,Sip N Shop Fridays, The Sip N Shops www.rochesterwoodcarvers.comis the place to shop and mingle withlocal vendors, Crafters, and friends, MARCH 21, 2016and to pick up unique gifts that can Dennis Warner & The D’s: Harmony fornot be found in stores. 507-271-8587, Mayo Program, Barbara Lips Atrium,www.trendsetterspromotion.com Charlton Building, subway level. All concerts are held Mondays from 12:10pm-MARCH 18, 2016 1pm unless otherwise noted. www.The Jagged Ease, At Kinney Creek Brewery mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/we like our music like we like our beer. humanities-in-medicine/minnesota-LOCAL. Join us for local music every schedule/harmony-for-mayoweekend 7-10pm 507-282-2739, https://www.facebook.com/kinneycreekbrewery/ MARCH 22, 2016events?key=events Spring is Here! By March, we are all tired of winter and looking forward toMARCH 19, 2016 the wildflowers & spring birds. GaryLove is a Rose: A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt, Erickson’s presentation will highlight theState Theatre. Crossings brings back spring wildflowers and birds that arrive inPamela McNeill Productions to perform March - mid May. 507-328-3950, www.this tribute with reverence, power and zumbrovalleyaudubon.orgemotion. Crossings, 507-732-7616, www.crossingsatcarnegie.com/concertpages/ MARCH 26, 2016linda_ronstadt.html Claudia Schmidt with Dean Magraw,78 www.rochestervisitor.com

MARCH 2016 | CALENDAR Crossings at Carnegie. Claudia Schmidt Musical Entertainment will be provided by brings her incredible voice to bear in a Parks & Kleist Band & Project Substitute. concert with Dean Magraw. Schmidt’s Vendors, sponsored by Silver Lake Liquor, silky-smooth voice and charismatic stage will feature: Locally Owned Wenonah presence and Magraw’s seemingly endless Brewing Company, silent auction, a raffle, positive energy radiate through the music hors d’oeuvres & cocktails. All proceeds go and on to those lucky enough to hear to the Bear Cave Park Outdoor Community it. Together, these well-known, highly Amphitheater. In support of the City of regarded and veteran touring musicians Stewartville Park Board and the Bear Cave put on a show that touches every human Park Master Plan, SACF has committed emotion. Crossings, 507-732-7616, www. to raising funds for a new outdoor crossingsatcarnegie.com/html/concerts. community amphitheater. It will be a html premier concert, arts and entertainment, and family destination with its scenic MARCH 26, 2016 Root River park setting and prime SE MN DogHouse Jon, At Kinney Creek Brewery location. Sponsorship Packages Available! we like our music like we like our beer. Cheryl Roeder, 507-533-4745, www. LOCAL. Join us for local music every stewartvillefoundation.org/southeastern- weekend 7-10pm and sip a local beer and mn-toast--taste.html root beer brewed right here in Rochester, MN. Mara, 507-282-2739, https://www. facebook.com/kinneycreekbrewery/ events?key=events MARCH 26, 2016 Call for Tour dates and times: Red Barn Learning Farm Trolley Tour, Red Barn Learning Farm Annual Mayowood Mansion Tour..........282-9447 Easter Egg Hunt!. 507-421-0573, Carillon Concert/Plummer www.rochestermntours.com Building Tower............................284-8294 Heritage House Tour................. 282-2682 MARCH 28, 2016 Plummer House Tour................ 328-2525 Willow Brae: Harmony for Mayo Program, Barbara Lips Atrium, Charlton Building, Listings in the community calendar are FREE. subway level. All concerts are held Updates/changes are the responsibility of each Mondays from 12:10pm-1pm unless organization. Deadline is the 10th of the month otherwise noted. Concerts are held on prior to issue release. Rochester Visitor cannot be either the Mayo Campus downtown or responsible for omissions or incorrect information at Saint Marys Hospital Campus. Carolyn due to establishments not communicating with Wiktor, www.mayoclinic.org/patient- us as stated here. We reserve the right to edit visitor-guide/humanities-in-medicine/ listings. Inclusions are based on availability and minnesota-schedule/harmony-for-mayo at the discretion of the Rochester Visitor staff. We reserve the right to refuse any listing. Send listings APRIL 1, 2016 to calendar@rochestervisitor.com. First Annual Southeastern MN Toast & Taste Wine Beer and Spirits Tasting, The evening’s Master of Ceremonies is Rachel Wick, ABC 6 News Anchor/Reporter.itor.com Rochester Visitor | March 2016 79

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