 Rochester is a city in Olmsted County, Minnesota. As of 2005, the city had a total population of 94,950, making it Minnesota's third-largest city. It is perhaps best-known as the home of the Mayo Clinic.
The primary industries in Rochester are medical services, computer design and programming, light manufacturing (mostly computers and electronics), and a substantial hotel/resort and restaurant trade that serves visitors from around the world.Actress Lea Thompson was born in Rochester, and Frank B. Kellogg, who eventually became U.S. Secretary of State, had a law office in the city in the 19th century. Many famous people from around the world, including former President Ronald Reagan and King Hussein of Jordan, have visited the city to take advantage of the Mayo Clinic's services. |
