Great news for Rochester’s growing innovation district: the University of Minnesota Board of Regents has given final approval to a $10.4 million expansion plan for the University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR) in Discovery Square.

The project marks a significant step forward for UMR’s presence in the heart of Rochester’s downtown innovation hub. Discovery Square has become a focal point for health and bioscience collaboration in the city, and UMR’s expanded footprint there is expected to deepen ties between the university and the broader Rochester community.

The Board of Regents’ sign-off clears the way for the project to move ahead, bringing new academic and research space to one of Rochester’s most dynamic neighborhoods. For students, faculty, and community partners alike, the expansion represents a meaningful investment in the future of education and innovation in southeastern Minnesota.

Sources: KROC-AM, MinneapoliMedia