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Inside The Landing MN’s Lifeline for the Rochester-area’s Unhoused Community
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A man wearing a brown knit hat, navy winter coat, and headphones around his neck smiles while talking with a woman whose blonde hair is pulled back with a large cream-colored clip. They stand inside a modern community space with a colorful abstract mural hanging on the wall behind them. Another person in a tan jacket is partially visible at the edge of the photo.

Inside The Landing MN’s Lifeline for the Rochester-area’s Unhoused Community

A classic small-town hardware store with a vintage gold-and-black sign reading “Hokah Hardware” painted across large front windows. The display window is filled with household items—glassware, pitchers, and metalware—while tables outside hold brightly colored bowls, tools, and small appliances for sale. The green storefront and wooden overhang evoke an old-fashioned Main Street charm.

Hokah Hardware Keeps Small-Town Spirit Alive

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