Rochester Police Officer Recognized as Top DWI Enforcer

One of Rochester Police Department’s officers is among Minnesota’s top cops at stopping drunk drivers.

12/14/2021 1:30 PM

Rochester City Council Adopts 2022 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan

The Rochester City Council approved the 2022 Operating budget and Capital Improvement Plan budget during the December 6 City Council meeting. New this year, the 2022 budget will serve as the basis for spending and the 2023 budget will be the starting recommended budget. The two year budget...

12/06/2021 7:43 PM

Mayor’s Office Announces 2021 Mayor’s Medal of Honor Recipients

Mayor Kim Norton has announced the 2021 City of Rochester Mayor’s Medal of Honor Recipients.

12/06/2021 6:28 PM

Rochester City Council to Hold Public Hearing Regarding Adoption of the 2022 Budget and Tax Levy

As a part of the Rochester City Council meeting on December 6, 2021, there will be a public hearing, which helps ensure community members have the opportunity to share feedback on the proposed tax levy and budget. This hearing occurs as part of adoption of the recommended 2022-2023 Operating...

12/03/2021 4:12 PM

Officers to Spread Holiday Cheer during Shop with a Cop

More than 50 law enforcement officers from Rochester Police Department, Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office and the Minnesota State Patrol are taking children shopping for holiday gifts

12/02/2021 11:18 AM

Grant Awarded for Universally Accessible Expansion at Cascade Lake Regional Park

The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department will receive $379,000 from the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission to support an inclusive expansion to the nature playground at Cascade Lake Regional Park.

12/02/2021 9:00 AM

City of Rochester Community Development Department Releases Third Installment of Draft Unified Development Code

The City of Rochester is currently updating the City’s zoning ordinance, which regulates the manner in which private property can be developed.

12/02/2021 8:19 AM

Response to request for additional information on use of force incident

11/30/2021 10:40 AM

Public Transit Service returns to N. Broadway Ave. Monday 11/29

New stops are located at 13th St., 10th St., 7th St., and 5th St. (northbound only).

11/29/2021 5:12 AM

Rochester Energy Efficiency Grant for New or Current Participants of the Building Energy Benchmarking Program

For three years, the City of Rochester has offered a voluntary Energy Benchmarking Program to provide local businesses and building owners with a way to track energy use and identify ways to increase energy efficiency.

11/23/2021 8:00 AM

Virtual Open House: Country Club Manor Traffic Calming Project

A set of Virtual Open Houses is scheduled for Thursday, December 2, 2021.

11/22/2021 8:54 AM

Rochester Police Department Team Competes in K9 Detection Dog Challenge on ESPN

Officer Brian Roussell and K9 Sarge were among twenty teams to compete in the American Kennel Club/United States Police Canine Association K9 Detection Dog Challenge, featuring some of the nation’s top explosives and narcotics detection dog teams.

11/19/2021 10:56 AM

Rochester Police Department Increasing Traffic Enforcement

Between now and the end of the year, RPD will have additional traffic enforcement.

11/18/2021 12:35 PM

Connected Chromebook program helps bridge 'digital divide'

11/18/2021

Community Members Encouraged to Participate in Survey for City of Rochester Surface Water Planning

The survey includes 14 questions and a set of demographic questions and is available via Polco

11/18/2021

City of Rochester Mayor Kim Norton Seeking Community Applicants for Open Board and Commission Positions

Mayor Kim Norton is seeking applicants to fill openings on several Boards and Commissions for the City of Rochester. Applicants are accepted year-round, however applications received by November 20, 2021 will receive priority for current openings. There are currently nine open seats

11/12/2021 1:41 PM

Virtual Open House: Downtown Waterfront Southeast: 6 Street Bridge Concept Design

The City of Rochester is seeking additional community input on the future 6 Street SE Bridge over the Zumbro River. A second set of Virtual Open Houses is scheduled for Thursday, November 18, 2021.

11/10/2021 7:40 AM

November is Native American Heritage Month

10/30/2021 2:00 PM

City of Rochester Encourages Area Youth to Participate in Statewide Mayor for a Day Essay Contest

The City of Rochester and Mayor Kim Norton are excited to once again participate in the League of Minnesota Cities’ (LMC) annual Mayor for a Day Essay Contest. The contest is open to Minnesota students in fourth, fifth or sixth grades this school year, and three winners will be chosen to receive...

10/29/2021 11:27 AM

Seasonal parking requirements to begin on November 1

Alternate side parking requirements are in place city-wide from November 1 to April 1 from 2am to 3pm.

10/27/2021 7:25 AM