The City of Rochester Announces the Appointment of the New Emergency Management Director

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce the selection of Kyle Mirehouse as the new Emergency Management Director. This concludes the national search that occurred following the retirement of Ken Jones, who previously served in the role. Mirehouse, who currently works in an...

05/13/2022 12:32 PM

Fairgrounds Park & Ride Closed May 12 & 13

Riders are encouraged to use RCTC or IBM Park & Rides

05/11/2022 6:48 PM

2022 Celebration Po-wow Honoring Graduates

Free and open to the public. Masks Strongly Encouraged

05/10/2022

Information Sought in Church Arson Investigation

05/09/2022 7:18 PM

Asian American & Pacific Islander Reads

05/05/2022 11:33 AM

Commemoration of Peace Plaza

Destination Medical Center Economic Development Agency and the City of Rochester would like to invite everyone to a Commemoration of Peace Plaza on Thursday, May 18th at 1:30 p.m. with remarks from DMC Executive Director Patrick Seeb and Rochester Mayor Kim Norton.

05/04/2022

Community Notification of Level 3 Predatory Offender

05/02/2022 12:04 PM

City of Rochester Upgrades Council Meeting Agenda and Livestream Technology to Provide Better Access to Community

The City of Rochester and its Office of the City Clerk have upgraded the technology used for managing City Council agendas, as well as livestream access to City Council meetings.

05/02/2022

No changes in COVID protocols at city operated facilities at this time

The City is maintaining its current COVID-19 safety protocols in city operated facilities at this time per guidance from Olmsted County. Masks are not required at this time.

04/28/2022 5:00 PM

Avian flu suspected cause of death in six Canada geese

A Rochester resident reported six dead Canada geese at Silver Lake Park. Minnesota Department of Natural Resource officials have removed the remains and are conducting testing for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).

04/28/2022 4:29 PM

Rochester Community Encouraged to Engage with the Start of the Silver Lake Park Master Plan Process

The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department has started the Master Planning process for Silver Lake Park.

04/28/2022

Sidewalk Replacements Begin

Concrete sidewalk panel replacements are now underway and expected to last through July 31, 2022.

04/25/2022 3:46 PM

Construction to begin on 65 Street NW

Construction on 65 Street NW from 50 Avenue NW to 60 Avenue NW will begin on May 2, 2022.

04/19/2022 3:36 PM

City of Rochester Community Development Department announces next steps for Unified Development Code project

The City of Rochester is currently updating the City’s zoning ordinance, which regulates the manner in which private property can be developed. The Unified Development Code (UDC) will replace Rochester’s Land Development Manual with a more user-friendly document. The new code will bring together...

04/15/2022 4:00 PM

Rochester Community Members Encouraged to Respond to Community Survey Aiming to Inform Future Decisions for the City of Rochester

The City of Rochester encourages all Rochester residents to participate in an online community survey.

04/13/2022

"Live from Med City" returns for Minnesota Music Month

"Live from Med City" returns for a special series of virtual concerts in honor and celebration of Minnesota Music Month

04/07/2022 12:59 PM

Public Works construction projects in 2022

The Rochester Public Works Department has numerous construction projects slated for 2022. This work has many benefits including keeping the city’s infrastructure in good working condition, replacing infrastructure that has reached the end of its lifespan and improving safety for all.

04/06/2022 9:16 AM

Silver Lake Master Planning Process Underway

The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department, in partnership with Asakura Robinson, has launched the Master Planning process for Silver Lake Park. This is the first comprehensive master plan to be developed and it is expected to be complete by the fall of this year. The plan will help...

04/05/2022 2:46 PM

Olmsted County and the City of Rochester Encourage Residents to Engaged in Severe Weather Awareness Week

Severe Weather Awareness Week for Minnesota and Wisconsin takes place April 4-8, 2022. Over the week, Olmsted County, and the City of Rochester, along with their respective public safety agencies, will join others across the state in highlighting a variety of important topics meant to help bring...

04/04/2022 8:18 AM

Community Meeting to be Held Regarding Proposed Silver Lake Sediment Removal, Trail Safety Improvements, and Park Revitalization

The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department in partnership with Mayor Kim Norton, will hold a community meeting on April 6 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Development Services & Infrastructure Center (DSIC), which is located at 4001 West River Pkwy. Those who plan to attend should enter the...

03/31/2022 4:04 PM