Trendy Stress-Relief Business Closed in Rochester, Minnesota

Remember when Minnesota shut down back in 2020 and our kids in Rochester did distance learning for over a year? Yeah...at that time, I was also trying to do a radio show on Y-105FM while my kids were having virtual band class with their trombone, violin, and drums. Fun times.

During that shelter-in-place time, it has been reported that about 40% of adults in the United States started to experience higher levels of stress and anxiety. Depression symptoms started to pop up for more individuals and that sense of loneliness grew.

One type of store started to trend even before the pandemic hit opened up in January 2023. Unfortunately, it appears that this store has now closed in Rochester.

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Trendy Business Now Closed in Rochester, Minnesota

Before the pandemic hit, we must have already been wanting a way to relieve some stress because rage rooms started to open around 2018 and 2019. Rochester didn't see one open though until January 27th, 2023 when The Mess Hall turned their lights on at 1635 North Broadway in the River Center Plaza.

Want to hit glass bottles with a bat? Our Townsquare Media team did that...and had a blast! I didn't have a bat but did use a crowbar.

Carly Ross on 106.9 KROC and Jessica On The Radio on Y-105FM at The Mess Hall - Jessica On The Radio - TSM

The Mess Hall also had some areas where you could splatter paint. I don't have a photo of that room but just imagine walls that have paint thrown on them everywhere.

Unfortunately, it appears that the lights are now off.

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No More Smashing at The Mess Hall in Rochester, Minnesota

According to Google, The Mess Hall is officially closed in the River Center Plaza. The space is available to lease and according to Realty Growth Incorporated, it is 2.400 square feet. You can see the full listing at the RGI-group.com website.

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Check Out These Other Storefronts That Are Available to Lease at the River Center Plaza

A few other locations are also available in the River Center Plaza. If you are looking to open something new, here are the links and more info for this area:

Unit 1643 - 4,640 square feet - this was the old Glynner's Pub

Unit 1627 - 2,383 square feet

Unit 1619 - 1,220 square feet (available April 1st)

View the full listings and additional details here.

Locals in Rochester Would Hate To See These Restaurants Close

One of the saddest stories to read is when one our favorite restaurants announces that they have closed for good. Unfortunately, it seems like this is news we are hearing more and more of in this economy.

We asked locals in Rochester, Minnesota what favorite spot would be heartbreaking to hear that they had closed for good - here are the top answers.

Gallery Credit: Jessica On The Radio