2023 Litter Bit Better registration is now open!

This year’s event is happening April 22 – 30 and volunteers are encouraged to collect litter anytime during this week.

03/13/2023 10:58 AM

Open House: Broadway Avenue North Reconstruction

The community is invited to come view the updated design plans and learn about the preliminary proposal for construction staging, a revised schedule, and other project details.

03/13/2023 9:20 AM

Community Members Encouraged to Complete Survey as Part of Sports & Recreation Gap Analysis

The City of Rochester is committed to providing quality parks, recreation facilities and programs for all community members. The City has engaged Sports Facilities Companies (SFC), a sports and wellness facility consulting firm, to conduct a gap analysis to assess current sports and recreation...

03/08/2023 10:24 AM

City of Rochester to Host Sister City of Xianyang, China

The City of Rochester will host a Chinese delegation on Friday, March 10, 2023. The visit is part of an ongoing sister city relationship the City of Rochester has with Xianyang. The purpose of the visit is to enhance mutual understanding and friendship between the two peoples and promote...

03/08/2023 6:13 AM

City of Rochester Launching Fifth Year of Energy Benchmarking

The Rochester Energy Benchmarking Program is inviting local businesses and building owners to track and manage their energy use through benchmarking.

03/07/2023 2:57 PM

Cops & Kids Community Bike Program Receives $25K Grant

03/03/2023 3:07 PM

City of Rochester Seeking Community Volunteers for Ethical Practices Board and Other Boards and Commissions

The City of Rochester is seeking applications for two seats on the Ethical Practices Board (EPB), for members whose terms expire April 30, 2023. There are also current openings on the Library Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Music Board (Ward 6).

03/03/2023 10:30 AM

Rochester Police Department Shares 2022 Annual Report

03/02/2023 11:57 AM

City of Rochester Share Information Regarding City Involved Incident

02/24/2023 10:56 AM

City of Rochester Announcements Related to Snow Event

The City of Rochester Study Session and City Council meetings scheduled for February 22, 2022 have been cancelled and will not take place today. Other City facilities and services will be modified due to weather impacts. Teammates working virtually will maintain office-based services during the...

02/22/2023 10:54 AM

Reminder to Abide by Seasonal Parking Requirements

Seasonal parking requirements are in effect city-wide from November 1 to April 1, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

02/21/2023 2:27 PM

Black History Month Reads

02/21/2023 10:35 AM

City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department Seeks Community Feedback on Forthcoming Splash Pad & Improvements at McQuillan Park

The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department is seeking feedback from the community on a planned splash pad and other potential improvements at McQuillan Park, located on the former Longfellow Elementary School site. The community is encouraged to provide feedback via a digital Polco...

02/16/2023 7:53 AM

Suspect Fires a Gun as Rochester Police Officers Detain Him

02/15/2023 3:57 PM

City of Rochester and Rochester Public Schools Selected for Demonstration Project from Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Active Transportation Program

Rochester was one of two Minnesota communities selected for the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) 2023 cycle of active transportation demonstration projects. MnDOT consultants will work alongside City teammates, Rochester Public Schools (RPS), and the Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School...

02/15/2023 11:24 AM

Salt/sand mixture available for residents to treat icy sidewalks

Rochester Public Works reminds property owners to stay on top of sidewalk snow and ice removal responsibilities.

02/10/2023 10:19 AM

Norton, Keane Appointed to Serve on National League of Cities’ Leadership Committees

Rochester Mayor Kim Norton and City Council member Patrick Keane have been selected to serve on various National League of Cities (NLC) committees in 2023.

02/09/2023 9:40 AM

Announcement of Downtown Rochester Task Force

In response to the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on downtown Rochester, a task force is being assembled to identify priority issues to be addressed.

02/08/2023

Program Manager Hired for Equity in Economic Development; Global Mayors Challenge Initiative

In collaboration with grant partner Workforce Development, Inc. (WDI), the City of Rochester is pleased to announce Julie Brock as the Global Mayors Challenge Initiative’s Program Manager. Brock started in the role on February 6, 2023. The position funding was made possible by grant dollars the...

02/07/2023 11:14 AM

Predatory Offender Released from Civil Commitment

02/06/2023 5:37 PM