ROCHESTER, Minn. - A few months ago, the Rochester Downtown Alliance launched its 'Downtown Next Door Retail Pop-Up Shop' initiative. A program that allows entrepreneurs to test their business concept with a brick and mortar location.

A new retail boutique recently opened up, thanks to this program.

After applying for the program at the end of October, the Sal Terrae finally opened its doors on November 22nd. It is located in Fagan Studio, which is located at 324 Broadway Ave S.

The size inclusive boutique is owned and operated by mom, Lori and her daughters, Emma and Taylor. It started online and gained thousands of followers.

"We wanted to have a brick and mortar, that's our ultimate goal," Lori Tauchnitz said. "We kept saying we need to test this somehow and then I saw this and was

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