City of Rochester Boards and Commissions Seeking Applicants

The City of Rochester is seeking applicants to fill open positions on various Boards and Commissions. The openings include multiple positions on the Civic Music Board, a Ward 4 opening on the Park Board and a few positions on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Applications are always accepted...

02/24/2022 10:26 AM

Special election to fill vacancy in Minnesota’s 1st congressional district

On Tuesday, February 22, 2022, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued a writ of special election to fill the state’s Congressional District 1 seat following the February 18, 2022 death of Representative Jim Hagedorn.

02/23/2022 6:00 PM

City of Rochester Prepares for Phone Migration; Prolonged Outage Possible

The City of Rochester is preparing for an organization-wide phone migration, which will take place starting at 7:00 a.m. on February 24, 2022. The entire process could take less than 15 minutes, or multiple hours. The 911 emergency number, as well as a few different non-emergency numbers and the...

02/23/2022 2:04 PM

Community Notification of Level 3 Predatory Offender

02/23/2022 8:54 AM

Week-long music education and outreach residency will bring the sounds of West Africa to Southeast MN schools and libraries.

02/22/2022 4:28 PM

"Live from Med City" returns for a special St. Patrick's week run of virtual concerts from the Southeast MN based Celtic band RavensFire.

02/22/2022 4:28 PM

City of Rochester Addresses City Council Meeting Broadcast Issues; Suggests Other Viewing Options

Over recent weeks, the City of Rochester has experienced issues with technology and equipment in broadcasting the City Council Meetings and Study Sessions. This has impacted broadcasting public meetings over Public Access Channels and the City’s web-based livestream. Meetings continue to be availabl

02/22/2022 4:10 PM

New partnership brings social worker to library

02/21/2022

City of Rochester to Propose Redistricting Maps for Ward Boundary Changes

With the release of the redistricting map by the State of Minnesota, the City of Rochester will move into the map drawing phase of its redistricting process. This will include a series of upcoming virtual meetings, a digital survey and a recommendation to the City Council to review and vote on...

02/18/2022 1:55 PM

RECCENTER - IMPORTANT POOL & GYM CLOSURE DATES

There will be NO Family Gym, Pickleball, Open Swim or Adult Lap Swim on the following dates due to previously scheduled sporting events taking place at the Recreation Center. 2/18/22 – 2/20/22 2/23/22 – 2/25/22 03/04/22- 03/06/2022 03/17/2022 – 03/20/2022

02/18/2022 11:30 AM

"Live from Med City" returns for a special series of virtual concerts in honor and celebration of Black History Month, February 22 - 27.

02/18/2022 9:49 AM

City of Rochester Announces New Director of the Rochester Public Library

The City of Rochester announced the selection of Karen Lemke as the new Director of the Rochester Public Library (RPL). This concludes the search that occurred following the retirement announcement of Audrey Betcher who has led the department for over 20 years. Lemke, who currently serves RPL as...

02/16/2022 4:48 PM

City of Rochester Selects New General Manager for Rochester Civic Music

The City of Rochester announced the hiring of Avital Rabinowitz as the new General Manager for Rochester Civic Music. This concludes the search that occurred following the retirement of Steven Schmidt, who had led the department for over 20 years. Rabinowitz will join the City team on February 28...

02/15/2022 9:04 AM

City of Rochester Human Resources Director Wins Statewide Award

On February 10, 2022, Linda Hillenbrand, City of Rochester Director of Human Resources, was awarded the Excellence in Labor Relations Award at a statewide conference. This award was given by the Minnesota Public Employer Labor Relations Association (MPELRA), which is comprised of public sector...

02/11/2022 9:51 AM

Indoor mask requirement for public spaces ends

The citywide mask requirement for indoor, public spaces expired at 11:59 pm on February 7, 2022. Individual businesses retain the right to require COVID-19 protocols, including the use of facemasks, in their facilities.

02/08/2022 7:15 AM

Rochester Civic Music is seeking food truck vendors for "4th Fest" and "forWARD Neighborhood Park Concerts".

02/04/2022 11:18 AM

Parks & Recreation Department to Work with Community Volunteers to Manage Resident Geese Population

The City of Rochester Parks and Recreation teammates will work with community volunteers for a second year to control the resident geese population.

02/04/2022 8:30 AM

Virtual Open House: Viola Road NE (County State Aid Highway 2) & Cassidy Drive NE Intersection Improvement Project

The City of Rochester and Olmsted County are hosting two Virtual Open House sessions for the Viola Road NE (CSAH 2) and Cassidy Drive NE Intersection Improvement Project.

02/03/2022 3:50 PM

‘Riverfront Talks’ Virtual Community Engagement Series Launches to Build Community Vision for Rochester Riverfront

The City of Rochester and Destination Medical Center (DMC) are launching a five-part virtual community engagement series.

02/03/2022 3:00 PM

Celebrate Black History Month

01/28/2022 2:09 PM