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Rochester's many positive attributes, such as an affordable cost-of-living, excellent schools and continued growth, bring national attention to its quality of life. Due to these many endearing qualities, Rochester is frequently recognized by publications and organizations as a great place to live. Located in the Southeast corner of Minnesota, this city is home to more than 107,890 residents and is the state's third largest city.
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 Compare Rochester to other cities in the United States with the following links. Rochester's excellent health care, low crime rate, variety of cultural and recreational opportunities, low unemployment rate, and tradition of compassion and volunteerism - all welcome new residents to the area. Rochester's strong economy is built around health care, cutting-edge technology, the hospitality industry, agriculture, and agribusiness. As home to Mayo Clinic and IBM Rochester, the city has developed into an economic growth center and the cultural hub of southeastern Minnesota. 
 Rochester's strong economy is built around health care, cutting edge technology, agriculture, and a superb workforce. As home to Mayo Clinic and IBM Rochester, the city has developed into the economic growth center and cultural hub for southeastern Minnesota.  Mayo Clinic is the world's first multispecialty group practice. Founded by Dr. William Worrall Mayo and his two sons at the turn of the century, Mayo Clinic now employs more than 33,000 people.  The computer industry also thrives here. IBM employs more than 4,000 workers. Contract electronics manufacturing like Benchmark Electronics and others call Rochester home as well as software and biotechnology companies.  Add these benefits to a low crime rate and an exceptional school system, and it's easy to see why many publications and organizations consistently recognize Rochester as one of the nation's best places to live. With parks, trout streams, Amish farms and the Twin Cities just 80 miles away, Rochester dwellers have the best of town and country.  In 1975, Minnesota became the first state to limit smoking in indoor workplaces, with the exception of bars. On October 1, 2007, the Freedom to Breathe Act of 2007 went into effect. This act is a comprehensive smoke-free law covering indoor public places and workplaces, including bars and restaurants. No smoking is allowed in bars, restaurants, private clubs or other workplaces. | |  A view of downtown Rochester.
A quality education is a cornerstone of Rochester life.
Assisi Heights which is situated on a hill above Rochester.
High technology is another leading Rochester industry.
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