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ONLINE LAP SWIMMING RESERVATIONS
ATTENTION LAP SWIMMERS! All swim reservations are now going ONLINE. An account will be required in order to complete any reservations or payments.
08/26/2020 1:49 PM
City of Rochester to Launch Mural Program to Support Local Artist and Create Increased Vibrancy throughout the City
The City of Rochester, in partnership with RNeighbors announces a call for artists for the creation of neighborhood-based art including permanent, outdoor painted murals throughout Rochester neighborhoods in the fall of 2020.This is an opportunity for local artists who are not fully...
08/25/2020 2:49 PM
City of Rochester to Continue Support for Keep it Local Grant Opportunity
The City of Rochester has approved an additional $225,000 in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) funding to support small business through a second round of the Keep It Local Grant Program, first launched in April of 2020 in partnership with the Rochester Downtown Alliance (RDA)..
08/25/2020 9:26 AM
City to Host Community Forum and Digital Survey for Downtown Waterfront Small Area Plan
In July 2020 the City of Rochester launched the Downtown Waterfront S.E. Small Area Plan (DWSE SAP), which is a 60+ acre study area located southeast of the downtown core and has approximately 1,600 feet of Zumbro River frontage. Community members are encouraged to join the project team...
08/24/2020 3:05 PM
Welcome Back 2nd Street
A Major Connection to Downtown Rochester Reopens
08/21/2020 3:26 PM
Applications Sought for Community Development Block Grant Program
All individuals, groups, organizations are invited to submit an application for Community Development Building Grant funding for public service activities or projects benefiting low-moderate income Rochester residents.
08/20/2020 8:41 PM
Parks & Recreation Department Seek Community Partners for Conservation Corp Program
The City of Rochester Parks and Recreation department is seeking community partners to assist with staffing for the Rochester Conservation Corps, which is meant to support those impacts by COVID-19 and who are currently unemployed or underemployed. The Rochester Conservation Corp will focus on...
08/20/2020 9:11 AM
City of Rochester Achieves Another Milestone with the Intercultural Cities Initiative
The City of Rochester, in partnership with the Diversity Council and others, announced the release of the draft Intercultural Cities Initiative program index report and an upcoming virtual site visit. . Representatives from the Council of Europe (COE), the organization managing the Intercultural...
08/20/2020 8:24 AM
New - City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department Announces Temporary Closure of Cascade Lake Beach
The Parks & Recreation Department has been testing the water at Cascade Lake and the bacteria levels were elevated. With the health and safety of all park users in mind, Parks & Recreation has voluntarily closed the beach until test results return to an acceptable level.
08/19/2020 3:55 PM
Mayor Launches Move with the Mayor and Active People, Healthy Nation Initiative
The City of Rochester is pleased the announce Mayor Kim Norton’s Move with the Mayor/Active People, Healthy Nation initiative. The initiative will kick-off at 125 LIVE (125 Elton Hills Drive NW) on August 14, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. with this first socially distanced outdoor event.
08/13/2020 3:43 PM
Community Members Encouraged to Participate in the City-wide Chalk the Walk Festival
The City of Rochester, in partnership with RNeighbors and the Southeastern Minnesota Poets, announces the city-wide Chalk the Walk Festival. This is an opportunity for local artists, poets and community members to create poetry and sidewalk chalk murals in Rochester neighborhoods.
08/11/2020 6:28 AM
RPT to reintroduce neighborhood routes Aug. 16
The so-called “rebuild” has been in planning for weeks as a response to increasing ridership, changes in parking policies, and public comments.
08/11/2020
Voting in the August 11 Primary
Olmsted County and the City of Rochester encourage all eligible voters to participate in the primary election on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. Polls will be open 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Individuals are eligible to vote if they are a U.S. citizen at least 18 years old and have resided in Minnesota for...
08/10/2020 9:38 AM
City Committed to Ensuring Safe Polling Sites for Election Workers and Voters
City of Rochester leaders are announcing a new plan to provide COVID-19 safe polling locations ahead of the August 11, 2020 Primary. These measures are being funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) funding, originating from the federal government and allocated to the...
08/07/2020 3:08 PM
Cascade Lake Beach to Reopen on August 7, 2020 following Improved Water Quality Tests
The Parks & Recreation Department voluntarily closed Cascade Lake beach following elevated bacteria levels present in test taken on July 28 and July 29, 2020. A sample was taken on August 3 and again on August 5 and levels have returned to an acceptable level. Cascade Lake beach will reopen on Aug
08/06/2020 8:08 PM
COVID-19 Risk Dial Provides Current Risk and Specific Guidelines for Residents and Visitors
The City of Rochester launched the COVID-19 Risk Dial, a new feature at rochestermn.gov. The color-coded dial depicts the phase of the pandemic in Rochester, MN and provides specific guidance for residents and visitors. It is meant to help them protect themselves and others while slowing the...
08/06/2020 8:56 AM
City Announces Launch of License Grant Program
City of Rochester leaders are announcing a new plan to provide grants to local business license holders. Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding will be used to support the project, as part of the City’s overall $5.1M appropriation for the second phase of...
08/05/2020 1:57 PM
Call to Artists for Chalk the Walk Festival
The City of Rochester, in partnership with RNeighbors and the Southeastern Minnesota Poets, announces a call for a city-wide Chalk the Walk Festival. This is an opportunity for local artists and poets who are not fully employed due to COVID-19 to create poetry and sidewalk chalk murals for...
08/04/2020 2:30 PM
Direct Balloting for Olmsted County and Rochester Voters Begins Today
The direct balloting period for the Minnesota primary election begins today, August 4, 2020, and will continue through August 10, 2020, the last day of early absentee voting. When voting during the direct balloting period, rather than sealing the absentee ballot into an envelope to be processed...
08/04/2020 8:01 AM
City announces new plans for Day Center
City of Rochester leaders and community partners are announcing a new plan to provide services to individuals experiencing homelessness.
07/31/2020 11:53 AM