Rochester, MN – As the Rochester Civic Theatre prepares for the biggest musical season in its history, there are even more opportunities for local artists to get involved with the region’s premier community theatre.
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"Where Olmsted County News Comes First"
Online Edition
Wednesday, June 19th, 2013
Volume ∞ Issue ∞
- 5:21:43, Jun 12th 2013 - johnnyb - a pinto? i thought first a piano. ... [Read More]
- 7:04:12, Jun 11th 2013 - Frank Hawthorne - Response to Bruce Kaskubar: And I--in of course choosing not to ar ... [Read More]
- 11:46:57, Jun 11th 2013 - Frank Hawthorne - Excellent commentary--Thank you Ms. Reisner! ... [Read More]
- 5:02:49, Jun 10th 2013 - Bruce Kaskubar - Frank, History tells me that arguing with you is pointless so I put ... [Read More]
- 11:42:58, Jun 3rd 2013 - Frank Hawthorne - Colonel Stan's twisted, conservative "genius" is to see every poten ... [Read More]
- 1:58:25, May 30th 2013 - Garden happy - This should be a great event for all ages!! I can't wait. ... [Read More]
- 11:30:35, May 29th 2013 - - Good job, Kaylee! ... [Read More]
- 5:36:49, May 15th 2013 - Frank Hawthorne - Though I hated to see you reference Glenn Beck by name [Three Times ... [Read More]
- 11:42:07, May 10th 2013 - yenken - I feel very sorry for those who have commented do far, as when you stand fa ... [Read More]
- 12:10:25, Apr 26th 2013 - Frank Hawthorne - Mr. "Cabtrom's" garbage-out[burst]--in response to Ms. Reisner's w ... [Read More]
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IBM outsourcing Rochester jobs to New York and Mexico
Mon, Jun 17th, 2013
Posted in Rochester Features
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Entrance to the IBM complex in Rochester, one of the city’s largest employers that continues to announce layoffs as jobs are moved out of the United States. Photo by Kim Sapp
It’s generally nothing to look forward to when you hear that you’re scheduled to meet one-on-one with your supervisor. Such a deviation from the norm often makes employees worry, and that’s exactly the position Rochester IBM workers found themselves in on the morning of Wednesday, June 12.
Job cuts at the IBM Corporation are a taboo subject, as employees rarely speak out about whether their positions are on the chopping block. This is because the IBM workforce is required to maintain silence about their job statuses in order to secure their severance packages when they leave the company.
But the workers, former and current, aren’t completely holding their silence when it comes to the employment structure of IBM’s Rochester branch. The Communication Workers of America has a running job cuts blog for people to anonymously post what they know about the situation. The site calls itself the Alliance @ IBM, a CWA local IBM employee organization “dedicated to preserving and improving our rights and benefits at IBM.” The group also strives to restore managerial respect for individual employees.
There have been several posts from anonymous sources on the message board from Olmsted County area residents associated with the Rochester branch of IBM. One post reads, “STG Rochester 3 coworkers gone.” Another individual expressed concern writing, “Several contractors (I heard 50 and I know two of them) at Rochester were let go about 4 weeks ago. I keep checking but I don’t have 1:1 yet so I guess I am employed for now.” The person went on to express the mutual feelings of many, “This uncertainty makes for a lot of anxiety among the work force.”
IBM Rochester reports on its website archives that it employs roughly 4,400 regular employees, representing more than 30 IBM organizations. However, that number may be dwindling as IBM moves several positions to Guadalajara, Mexico and the state of New York. Threatened positions are reported to be emphasized in the manufacturing portion of IBM operations.
IBM Rochester opened in 1956 with just 174 employees on staff in a 50,000 square foot facility. Today, IBM Rochester covers about 3.6 million square feet of space and is the largest IBM facility in the world under one roof.
To follow the IBM layoff discussion you can visit the Communication Workers of America Blog at the official national site for the IBM employe .....
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Job cuts at the IBM Corporation are a taboo subject, as employees rarely speak out about whether their positions are on the chopping block. This is because the IBM workforce is required to maintain silence about their job statuses in order to secure their severance packages when they leave the company.
But the workers, former and current, aren’t completely holding their silence when it comes to the employment structure of IBM’s Rochester branch. The Communication Workers of America has a running job cuts blog for people to anonymously post what they know about the situation. The site calls itself the Alliance @ IBM, a CWA local IBM employee organization “dedicated to preserving and improving our rights and benefits at IBM.” The group also strives to restore managerial respect for individual employees.
There have been several posts from anonymous sources on the message board from Olmsted County area residents associated with the Rochester branch of IBM. One post reads, “STG Rochester 3 coworkers gone.” Another individual expressed concern writing, “Several contractors (I heard 50 and I know two of them) at Rochester were let go about 4 weeks ago. I keep checking but I don’t have 1:1 yet so I guess I am employed for now.” The person went on to express the mutual feelings of many, “This uncertainty makes for a lot of anxiety among the work force.”
IBM Rochester reports on its website archives that it employs roughly 4,400 regular employees, representing more than 30 IBM organizations. However, that number may be dwindling as IBM moves several positions to Guadalajara, Mexico and the state of New York. Threatened positions are reported to be emphasized in the manufacturing portion of IBM operations.
IBM Rochester opened in 1956 with just 174 employees on staff in a 50,000 square foot facility. Today, IBM Rochester covers about 3.6 million square feet of space and is the largest IBM facility in the world under one roof.
To follow the IBM layoff discussion you can visit the Communication Workers of America Blog at the official national site for the IBM employe .....
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Creative Opportunities aplenty this year at the Rochester Civic Theatre
Tue, Jun 18th, 2013
Posted in Rochester Arts & Culture
Posted in Rochester Arts & Culture
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MPCA extends public notice period for Byllesby Reservoir water quality report
Tue, Jun 18th, 2013
Posted in Rochester The Great Outdoors
Posted in Rochester The Great Outdoors
Rochester, Minn. – To allow more time for the public to provide comments, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has extended the public notice period on a water quality improvement report for Byllesby Reservoir. Comments will now be accept
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Robert Duane Kingsbury
Tue, Jun 18th, 2013
Posted in Chatfield Obituaries
Posted in Chatfield Obituaries
Robert Duane Kingsbury, 85, of Lanesboro, died June 14, 2013, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield.
Robert was born July 16, 1927, in Harmony, to Arthur R. and Alice (Benston) Kingsbury. He attended Harmony High School, graduating in 1945. On M
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SUPER ANIMAL ADOPTION EVENT PLANNED FOR JUNE 22
Mon, Jun 17th, 2013
Posted in Rochester Business Announcements
Posted in Rochester Business Announcements
ROCHESTER, MINN.—The Rescued Animal Coalition of SE MN (https://www.facebook.com/RACofSEmn) will host the Super Adoption Event, an opportunity to meet rescued animals represented by 12 Minnesota rescue groups and shelters, Saturday, June 22, 10 a.m
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David James Barnes
Mon, Jun 17th, 2013
Posted in Obituaries
Posted in Obituaries
David James Barnes, 52, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2013. He was born on July 13, 1960 in Harmony, Minn. He was a longtime resident of Pleasant Prairie, Wis.
David is survived by his wife Michelle, daughter Jennifer (Nathan) Wurm and son Jos
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Phyllis Ann (Brokken) Hogue
Mon, Jun 17th, 2013
Posted in Rochester Obituaries
Posted in Rochester Obituaries
Phyllis Ann (Brokken) Hogue, 90, of Rochester, Minn. and formerly of Harmony, Minn., passed away the morning of June 10, 2013 at Madonna Towers in Rochester.
She was born July 29, 1922 in Harmony to T. Sabin and Gladys (Garrett) Brokken. She grad
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Elmer Henry George “Emmy” Ronnenberg Jr.
Mon, Jun 17th, 2013
Posted in Obituaries
Posted in Obituaries
Elmer Henry George “Emmy” Ronnenberg, Jr., 88, of Rushford, Minn. died on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis.
Elmer was born on March 14, 1925, in Money Creek Township of Houston County, Minn. to E
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Roger Allen Vitse
Mon, Jun 17th, 2013
Posted in Obituaries
Posted in Obituaries
Roger Allen Vitse, 80, a lifelong Rushford, Minn. resident, died Monday, June 10, 2013 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Roger was a kind and gentle man who always made you feel special no matter who you were. He had a deep love for hi
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