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Rochester Public Music seeks bands for Riverside Music Series and FORWARD park concerts
The deadline to apply is February 14, 2025
11/19/2024 9:30 AM
Crow abatement in downtown Rochester
Dispersal activities will occur December 1 through 5, with ongoing dispersal activities through February.
11/19/2024 9:14 AM
Statewide Mayor for a Day Essay Contest
The contest is open to Minnesota students in fourth, fifth or sixth grades this school year.
11/08/2024 9:35 AM
Vote in the November 5 General Election
Minnesota’s General Election is tomorrow, November 5, 2024.
11/04/2024
RPT offers free rides to polling places on Election Day
On Tuesday, November 5 anyone using public transit to get to their polling place may do so for free.
10/31/2024 8:44 AM
Seasonal parking requirements to begin on November 1
Seasonal parking requirements are in effect regardless of the weather forecast or if there is snow and ice on the roadways.
10/28/2024 8:15 AM
City Seeking Applicants for Charter Commission
Applications are due by the end of business on Friday, November 22, 2024.
10/24/2024 1:43 PM
Traffic impacts due to the closure of 4 Avenue SW
Beginning October 24, 4 Avenue SW will be closed from 1 Street SW to 2 Street SW
10/23/2024 3:30 PM
RPT Schedule Changes Effective November 4, 2024
Rochester Public Transit (RPT) service changes will go into effect on November 4, 2024, and riders are advised to review them carefully.
10/22/2024
Rochester City Council Approves Mason Pooler as Chief of Rochester Fire Department
The Rochester City Council approved City Administrator Alison Zelms’ recommendation to appoint Mason Pooler as the next Chief of the Rochester Fire Department (RFD)
10/21/2024
Direct balloting for November 2024 General Election begins Friday
Absentee in-person direct balloting for the November 5 General Election begins Friday, October 18, 2024.
10/14/2024
Mayor Norton to attend CityLab 2024 in Mexico City
Hosted by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Aspen Institute
10/14/2024
Reminder: Signs not permitted in the right-of-way
This includes the area commonly known as the "boulevard"
10/14/2024
Open House: North Broadway Park & Ride Project
Tuesday, October 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
10/07/2024 7:18 AM
Fire Prevention Week: Smoke Alarms - Make Them WORK For You
Rochester Fire Department invites the public to visit a fire station Oct. 9, 11, 12.
10/02/2024
Past-due parking tickets being sent to collections
n the coming days, notices will be mailed to registered owners of vehicles with unpaid parking tickets.
09/30/2024 11:18 AM
Discovery Walk welcomes mobile food units
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day of the week
09/30/2024 10:11 AM
Federal grant received for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
Rochester to receive $1,522,000 from the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program for improvements at MLK Park
09/27/2024 12:15 PM
Snow Summit to promote snow awareness and safety
Saturday, October 5, from 9 a.m. to noon
09/17/2024 10:44 AM
Mayor Norton, partners deliver fresh apples to Rochester schools
Effort boosts local agriculture, addresses hunger and promotes equity
09/17/2024