Salvation Army Rochester, Minnesota Welcomes New Corps Officers

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Salvation Army welcomed new leadership in Rochester earlier this week.

A news release issued by the organization says Majors Randy and Kathy Hellstrom, and Envoy Jennifer Dieterle are now as the local Corps Officers effective Monday.

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3 New Leaders Announced for Salvation Army Rochester

Majors Hellstrom both come from Michigan, where they served as the commanding officers from the Salvation Army in Flint for eight years.

“We are excited for this new beginning here in Rochester,” said Major Randy, “We’ve already been so welcomed, and we very much look forward to working with everyone for the betterment of this community.”

Major Randy Hellstrom. Salvation Army Rochester

Major Kathy Hellstrom. Rochester Salvation Army

Both have served in the Midwest since they were commissioned as Salvation Army Officers in 1991.

Envoy Jennifer Dieterle was a Salvation Army Officer for almost 15 years before becoming an employee of the Salvation Army in Rochester.

She later became an employee at Mayo Clinic.

Envoy Jennifer Dieterle. Rochester Salvation Army

“She grew up in The Salvation Army, and has been a long-standing member of The Salvation Army church,” the news release says.

“I’m so excited to return to ministry,” said Envoy Jennifer, “The Salvation Army is where my heart has always been.”

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Just outside the Rochester Art Center is a large, silver piece of art that is labeled "Tapered Arch-Shaped Sculpture" on Google Maps in Rochester, Minnesota. This 30-foot stainless steel piece of art was created by Po Shu Wang and installed in 2017. If you go inside the Mayo Civic Center, you'll also notice a kiosk that allows visitors to interact with this art sculpture.

Since its installation, several nicknames have been given by locals for this piece of art. Below are some of the more common names that people have given this shiny object throughout the years.

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