January 2011 – Page 2

The Rochester Downtown Farmer’s Market: JOB OPENING

NOTICE OF JOB OPENING Mission: The Rochester Downtown Farmer’s Market is a project of the Rochester Downtown Farmers Market Association, seeking to support sustainable agriculture and the family farm by sponsoring a market to provide farmers with a well-organized retail marketplace, to provide local access to quality farm products, and to strengthen the ties between the family farm and the community. Job title: On-site Manager and Assistant to the Market Manager (one position) Function: The On-site Manager is responsible for…

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RETHINK RAIL

January 6, 2011

Join us on Tuesday, Jan. 18 as we launch the name and brand of our high-speed passenger rail line that will link Rochester to the Twin Cities. The Southeast Minnesota Rail Alliance envisions a versatile transportation option, getting people where they want to go quickly, efficiently and safely. High-speed passenger rail service will serve the Rochester community and our state for multiple generations, and we are optimistic about its prospects. This event is great opportunity to show your support for high-speed…

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Seeking Your Feedback

January 6, 2011

On behalf of the 2011 Help Make Rochester A Litter Bit Better!(ALBB) Steering Committee, I’d like to ask for your assistance. We’re considering a business partnership as part of ALBB this year and want to know your thoughts on this new initiative. As a business owner or customer, your feedback will help shape the program as we sort out the details and work together on the common goals of having a clean, safe and livable city. Click Here: 2011 Survey Request…

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Community Cleanups for Water Quality!

January 5, 2011

Imagine Minnesota’s 10.000 lakes full of clean, clear, fresh water for our children and grandchildren to enjoy. Fish are plentiful, birds line the shores, and there is water for recreation, industry and growing food. This beautiful image is not just a dream, it’s the Freshwater Society’s plan, and you can be part of making that vision a reality. The idea behind Community Cleanups for Water Quality is deceptively simple and cost-effective: locally-led groups of volunteers, rake, sweep, bag and remove…

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Weekly Green Fact

January 4, 2011

As you know it has been quite cold outside and it is expensive to stay warm inside. So we will be providing tips on how you can stay warm, save money, and be “green.” Courtesy of the US EPA and The Green Book: Know the Facts – The average family spends $1,400 a year on energy bills, with nearly half of that spent on heating and cooling. Energy-efficient heating and cooling equipment, sized and installed correctly, with properly sealed ducts, can…

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