Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A troubling trend is unfolding in Rochester, Minnesota, as more local businesses permanently close their doors. From longtime retailers to small, locally owned shops, business owners say rising costs, changing consumer habits, labor shortages and economic uncertainty are making it increasingly difficult to stay open.
In this ABC 6 News report, Rochester business owners share the challenges they're facing, the impact these closures are having on the community, and what they believe needs to change to help local businesses survive.
Stay with ABC 6 News for the latest Rochester news, southeast Minnesota business news and local economic updates.
A troubling trend is unfolding in Rochester, Minnesota, as more local businesses permanently close their doors. From longtime retailers to small, locally owned shops, business owners say rising costs, changing consumer habits, labor shortages and economic uncertainty are making it increasingly difficult to stay open.
In this ABC 6 News report, Rochester business owners share the challenges they're facing, the impact these closures are having on the community, and what they believe needs to change to help local businesses survive.
Stay with ABC 6 News for the latest Rochester news, southeast Minnesota business news and local economic updates.
