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By Leah Sander
InkFreeNews

ROCHESTER — Runnings is officially open in Rochester.

The Fulton County Chamber of Commerce had a ribbon cutting for the store Thursday, March 14. That was during the store’s grand opening in the former location of R.P. Home and Harvest, 2100 Peace Tree Village.

The Minnesota-based Runnings acquired R.P. Home and Harvest last year. Like R.P. Home and Harvest, the store stocks outdoor and farm merchandise, though Runnings’ Rochester Store Manager Miraenda Widman and Assistant Store Manager Shannon White noted there was more merchandise than before.

The store carries everything from clothing and hunting and fishing supplies to chicks. There are 36 employees who work at the Rochester location.

Store hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

“We’re just happy that (the grand opening) is finally here, and we’re excited for what the future brings,” said Widman.