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Open House: 22 Avenue NW traffic management improvements
Teammates will meet with neighbors on June 20 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the City’s Development Services & Infrastructure Center/North Precinct building located at 4001 West River Parkway NW.
06/08/2023 9:24 AM
Updated Information Regarding Rochester Towers Condominium
The follow information is an update about the ongoing activities at the Rochester Towers Condominiums.
06/06/2023 12:35 PM
Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
Public input opportunity to share how severe weather events impact their property and lives.
06/06/2023 10:21 AM
City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department and Rochester Parks Foundation Celebrate Completed Splash Pad
The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department and the Rochester Parks Foundation will celebrate the opening of the Lincolnshire Splash Pad (5276 Members Pkwy NW) on June 14, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. with a brief program and gathering. The Rochester Parks Foundation raised over $37,000 from...
06/06/2023 8:26 AM
Tentative agreement reached between Transdev and local transit workers.
Regular scheduled transit operations will continue with no disruption to service is expected
06/05/2023
Square Foot Call for Entry: Minimalism
Entries are accepted through July 13th.
06/05/2023
Rochester Towers Condominium Proactively Evacuated Due to Structural Concerns
The City of Rochester Community Development Department received a call at 4:45 p.m. on June 2, 2023 regarding Rochester Towers Condominium (207 5 Avenue SW) a 12 story building in downtown Rochester. A structural engineer articulated concerns about the building after conducting an...
06/04/2023 8:24 AM
Reopening of 2 Street SW
2 Street SW will be reopened to vehicular and pedestrian traffic by 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 3.
06/03/2023 7:40 PM
Update Regarding Proactive Evacuation of Rochester Towers Condominium Due to Structural Concerns
During the June 2, 2023 Press Conference held at 7:00 p.m. the following information was shared...
06/02/2023 7:55 PM
Update Regarding Proactive Evacuation of Rochester Towers Condominium Due to Structural Concerns
The City of Rochester Community Development Department received a call at 4:45 p.m. on June 2, 2023 regarding Rochester Towers Condominium (207 5 Avenue SW) a 12 story building in downtown Rochester. A structural engineer articulated concerns about the building after conducting an inspection.
06/02/2023 7:33 PM
City of Rochester Receives Donation of 40 “Tree Trust” Trees
40 donated trees will be planted at Southern Woods Park on June 5. The trees were donated by Penz Subaru via the Tree Trust organization.
06/02/2023 11:09 AM
Open House: Proposed Building Energy Benchmarking Policy
Attendees will learn more about the proposed parameters, how to benchmark their facility, and what to expect with the recently passed statewide Energy Benchmarking bill.
06/02/2023 10:24 AM
Potential work stoppage by RPT drivers the week of June 5 may affect transit service
ZIPS paratransit service will not be affected
06/01/2023 11:30 AM
Summer Playlist is back at Rochester Public Library
Rochester Public Library (RPL) invites kids, teens, and adults to read, connect, relax, explore and find joy this summer!
06/01/2023 12:01 AM
City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department Announces Opening of Silver Lake Pool & Beaches for Summer Season
The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department shares details on several options for outdoor aquatics this summer. This includes one outdoor pool, as well as two public beaches. The beaches will open on May 27 and the Silver Lake Pool is scheduled to open on June 3, 2023. Soldiers Field...
05/25/2023 8:09 AM
City of Rochester Thanks Local and State Lawmakers for Legislative Session
The City of Rochester thanks local lawmakers and their colleagues from across the state as the 2023 legislative session closed on May 22. There were many positive outcomes for the Rochester community and region, including the opportunity ask local voters to renew the .5% local sales tax in...
05/23/2023 2:49 PM
The City of Rochester Celebrates National Public Works Week
The City of Rochester is celebrating its 145 public works professionals during National Public Works Week (May 21-27, 2023).
05/23/2023 1:41 PM
Rochester Civic Music’s 2023 "Think Bank Down by the Riverside"; Band Lineup and Dates Announced
One of Rochester, Minnesota's most anticipated summer music events returns for its 31st season in Mayo Park.
05/23/2023 7:21 AM
Rochester Historic Preservation Commission to Review Soldiers Field Memorial Park for Local Historic Inventory
The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) will meet on May 23, 2023 to review the recommendation to modify the local historic inventory and no longer consider Soldiers Field Memorial Park (SFMP) for possible local landmark designation. This recommendation comes as the State Historic...
05/22/2023 4:53 PM
New Sustainability & Resiliency Commission seeking applicants
Community members interested in serving on the Sustainability and Resiliency Commission are encouraged to submit applications by the priority deadline of June 7, 2023, although applications for boards and commissions are accepted year round.
05/22/2023 11:36 AM