Gunfights, W.W. Mayo, Cut-Nose, the Brom murders: New book by Mayo doc explores Rochester's varied history
Dr. Paul Scanlon answers several questions about Rochester's rich history, such as why Mayo Clinic was built where it is and why Rochester is called Rochester.
11:00 am, Apr. 14, 2021
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"Rochester stories, a Med City history." by Paul Scanlon M.D. (Contributed photo)
As an area history buff, Mayo Clinic's Dr. Paul Scanlon often finds himself buttonholed by colleagues and acquaintances with questions about the city's past.
Why was Mayo Clinic built in the middle of nowhere? What happened to the Native Americans who once populated Southern Minnesota? Why is the snag-filled river running through Rochester called the "Zumbro"? Of all the uninspired, common names, why is Rochester called Rochester?