Verna Simon
Outdoors and Big Cars
Outdoors and Big Cars
Verna Simon loves the outdoors. “I think about the birds, I think about the garden on my front steps, I think about it all! I love…
Author Barbara Jordan
Barbara Jordan
Barbara is the community editor for RWM. She has lived, worked and played in the community for over 30 years. Although a Texan at heart, she loves her adopted hometown of Rochester, Minnesota.
Love Who You Are
Amidst the past years of unrest and uncertainty, one thing has endured—love. During the pandemic, we have been asked to take actionable steps to show those…
Reflections
The Two-Year Anniversary of the Death of George Floyd
The Two-Year Anniversary of the Death of George Floyd
Amy Seegmiller Renner How did you feel when you first learned of what happened to George Floyd on May 25, 2020? Dumbstruck. I could not rationalize…
Sandra Means
Positivity, Preparation and Leadership Lessons for All
Positivity, Preparation and Leadership Lessons for All
Spend just three minutes with Sandra Means and you will be infected by her boundless enthusiasm and positivity for Rochester, her family and the future. As…
Creativity in Common
Two Local Artists Share their Inspiration and their Journeys
Two Local Artists Share their Inspiration and their Journeys
Talk to a creative person about creativity and you have talked to one creative person about creativity. As experienced and accomplished artists Amy Krause and Amrita…
Rochester Youth Initiative
Promoting Hope and Health in the Community
Promoting Hope and Health in the Community
What started with a sense of hope and excitement has now grown into a full-fledged organization made up of energetic, talented and committed young people whose…
