RPT takes delivery of two 60-foot electric buses

New Flyer Excelsior 60 are the same models as two buses put in service in July 2022.

07/13/2023

City of Rochester Receives Inclusive Workforce Employer Designation

The City of Rochester has received the Inclusive Workforce Employer (I-WE) Designation. This designation is supported by the Workforce Development Board of Southeast Minnesota and the Winona Workforce Development Board and is meant to recognize employers who work toward building an inclusive...

07/12/2023 9:26 AM

Temporary bike racks available upon request

The racks are available for the community to rent free of charge, allowing an option to test the use of bike parking before committing funds to permanent bicycle infrastructure.

07/11/2023 10:30 AM

Rochester City Council Approves Special Election to Renew Local Sales Tax for Community and Infrastructure Investments

During the July 10, 2023, City Council meeting, the Rochester City Council approved a referendum question for this fall’s elections that seeks to extend the city’s half-percent sales tax to invest $205 million for street projects, flood control, water quality work, an economic vitality fund, and...

07/11/2023 12:09 AM

Impacts of Skyway Connections In and Out of Galleria at University Square in Downtown Rochester

The Galleria at University Square (111 Broadway Avenue S) is currently closed due to a fire that occurred at approximately 7:39 a.m. on June 28, 2023. While the public can still utilize the skyway system up to the building, the closure has resulted in an inability to move through the Galleria...

06/28/2023 8:18 PM

Deceased Female Found in Vehicle

06/28/2023 7:42 PM

Update: Individuals Identified in Shooting Incident

06/28/2023 10:07 AM

Rochester awarded $7.44 million to build park-and-ride facility

06/27/2023

City of Rochester Provides Update on Parks & Recreation Restroom Closures

Update as of 11:40 AM Tuesday, June 27, 2023: The restrooms at Slatterly, Gamehaven, Essex and Cook Parks have reopened.

06/26/2023 4:40 PM

Livestream Unavailable for June 26 Study Session; Zoom and Cable Streams Available

Due to a hardware failure, there will be no web-based livestream of the June 26, 2023 City Council Study Session.

06/26/2023

City Parks & Recreation Restroom Facilities Locked Due to Vandalism

The restrooms at all Parks & Recreation facilities will be locked starting June 23, 2023 to allow for cleaning. The facilities will remain locked unless reserved for an event due to recent vandalism and extreme messiness. The Rochester Police Department (RPD) has collaborated with the Parks...

06/23/2023 3:58 PM

City of Rochester Receives Report from Independent Investigation that the Complaint of Disability Discrimination Raised by City Councilmember Molly Dennis is Not Substantiated

The City of Rochester has received notice from independent investigator Ms. Ann Goering that the investigation into a complaint of disability discrimination raised by City Councilmember Molly Dennis is complete. The investigation concluded that the allegation that the City of Rochester failed to...

06/22/2023 4:33 PM

Community Encouraged to Attend the Regional Sports and Recreation Complex Project Open House #2

The community is invited and encouraged to attend a Community Open House on June 27, 2023 at the Mayo Civic Center (ground floor, Suites 102/103 – skyway accessible). There are 2 sessions offered, from 3:30 – 5:00 and 6:00 – 7:30, with ½-hour presentations at 4:00 and 6:30. The consultant team...

06/22/2023 12:29 PM

Join Your Neighbors for Night to Unite

06/22/2023 10:46 AM

Construction of Geothermal Wells at City Hall

Geothermal technology will allow the building’s heating and cooling systems to operate without the use of fossil fuels.

06/22/2023 9:31 AM

Rochester asks residents to help water trees planted since 2020

Residents encouraged to water trees planted within the last 3 years.

06/21/2023 11:58 AM

New Attractions and Traditional Favorites at This Year's 4th Fest Independence Day Celebration, Rochester, Minnesota’s Official 4th of July Celebration.

06/16/2023 2:25 PM

Reminders for Electric Scooters & E-Bikes

Residents responsibilities when using a shared electric micro-mobility vehicle.

06/12/2023 10:55 AM

RPL Board adopts Pride Month Resolution

06/12/2023 8:43 AM

City of Rochester Receives Report Regarding City Involved Snowplow Incident

The City of Rochester has received notice from the Minnesota State Patrol that the investigation conducted following a February 24, 2023 incident involving a snowplow and an adult pedestrian on Pinewood Road SE has been completed. The incident resulted in the death of a pedestrian. The report...

06/08/2023 1:58 PM