2008 News and Announcements

2008 Riverside Live!

Friday, July 25, 2008
Riverside Live! concert series at the Mayo Civic Center kicks off with Don McLean in September


Candidate Roster - Primary Election

Wednesday, July 23, 2008
The candidate roster for the September 9th, 2008 primary election is now available.


Down by the Riverside

Thursday, July 03, 2008
The 2008 Down by the Riverside concert series begins this weekend at Mayo Park.


Filing for City Offices

Thursday, June 12, 2008
Filing for City Offices will be from July 1 - July 15th.


Rochesterfest 2008

Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Rochesterfest 2008 starts on June 21st and runs through June 29th.  Check out rochesterfest.com for the latest festival news and events schedule.


Flood Preparedness Information

Wednesday, June 04, 2008
In light of the historic record rains of August 2007, the city has prepared some general information flood preparedness. 


Rabies Clinic

Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Rabies clinics will be held on Wednesday, June 11th at several locations throughout Rochester.


Amuzing Race Fundraiser

Thursday, May 15, 2008
Deadline to register for the 2nd Annual Amuzing Race Fundraiser for the Rochester Public Library Foundation is Friday, May 23, 5:00 p.m.  For registration forms and official rules call 507-287-2626 or visit www.AmuzingRace.org


Summer Swim Lessons

Monday, March 31, 2008
Online registration is now open for all three sessions of summer swim lessons at the Recreation Center.


Commuter Challenge Week

Tuesday, April 29, 2008
May 12-16, 2008 will be Rochester's Commuter Challenge Week.  Make your pledge today to use an alternative to driving and be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a number of great prizes!


Litter Bit Better

Thursday, March 20, 2008
Mark your calendar for April 19-26, 2008.  It will be the second annual  A Litter Bit Better clean up event. 


Rochester Receives Patriot Award

Monday, January 07, 2008

The Minnesota Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve announced today that Mayor Ardell Brede and the City of Rochester will be presented a Patriot Award in recognition of support for its employees who serve in the MN National Guard and Reserve.