Mayo announces $72M hospital expansion projectDecember 2, 2013 6:44 AMBy Elizabeth BaierMayo Clinic officials announced a $72.1 million expansion to parts of Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester. The project includes adding five floors to the Mary Brigh East Building and renovating the third floor of the Domitilla Building at Saint Marys Hospital, according to a news release. In all, it will add nearly 132,000 square feet Read more →
Mayo Clinic cutting 82 jobs in SE Minn.November 22, 2013 3:08 PMBy Elizabeth BaierThe layoffs are all in the health system's transcription services and will affect employees in Albert Lea, Austin, Cannon Falls, Faribault, Lake City, Owatonna and Red Wing, Mayo said.
Nurses picket Mayo Clinic in Mankato over staff levelsSeptember 17, 2013 3:45 PMBy Elizabeth BaierConcerned that they do not have enough say in staffing levels, about 300 union-represented nurses gathered for an informational picket today outside Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.
Play4min 00secGrowth continues at Mayo Clinic's three campusesMay 8, 2013 3:57 PMBy Elizabeth BaierTwo of the most logical places where the Mayo Clinic might expand would be Florida and Arizona, where existing campuses are growing steadily.
Play4min 34secKnowledge of Mayo Clinic's request for state funding kept to small group throughout planningMay 2, 2013 5:25 PMBy Elizabeth BaierTwo bills that would help the Mayo Clinic develop its planned $5 billion expansions are making their way through the Minnesota Legislature this session.
Play4min 14secWill Rochester pay more for Mayo expansion?April 23, 2013 4:39 PMBy Elizabeth BaierState lawmakers say if the Mayo Clinic is going to expand in Rochester, more of the money will need to come from city and county residents. Lawmakers have asked Rochester to more than double its share of local taxes committed to the project, bringing the city's contribution to $128 million. It's unclear how much Rochester residents are willing to pay to help Mayo expand.
Reworked Mayo plan ups local, private anteApril 22, 2013 11:42 AMState taxpayer money would go toward an expansion of the Mayo Clinic only after a hefty amount of private money and more local taxes are committed to the project, under a reworked plan unveiled in a state Senate committee on Monday.
Rochester town hall focuses on Mayo Clinic expansion planApril 17, 2013 9:57 PMBy Elizabeth BaierMayo Clinic's proposed expansion plan in Rochester drew more than 200 people to a town hall meeting Wednesday evening.
Play4min 15secRochester mayor responds to call for more local money in Mayo expansionApril 17, 2013 10:37 AMBy Cathy WurzerWhen the House Tax committee reconvenes today, one of things under discussion will be a new plan for funding improved infrastructure around the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Some lawmakers want the city of Rochester and Olmsted County to kick in more money toward the project. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Rochester Mayor Ardell Brede about the new plan.
Play4min 32secSE Minn. now on hook for more costs in Mayo planApril 16, 2013 3:53 PMBy Elizabeth BaierIf the Mayo Clinic is to expand in Rochester, city and county residents must contribute a larger share of the $500 million needed for public transit and other improvements, state lawmakers said this week.