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Rochester Public Transit Increases Service, Seeks Rider Input
Rochester Public Transit has begun to slowly increase service to meet growing demand. In order to understand riders' preferences as they return to transit, RPT has launched a survey.
05/28/2020 8:50 AM
City Hall Dome Lights to Illuminate Local High School Colors to Celebrate Graduation
To celebrate the achievements of local graduates, Mayor Kim Norton will have the City Hall dome lights illuminate the night sky with the local high school colors on May 29, 2020.
05/28/2020 8:26 AM
Changes to parking as businesses reopen and employees return to the workplace
The City of Rochester is continuing to adjust parking policies to support community needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Downtown parking ordinances are being reinstated to assist with the City’s reopening strategy that balances the need for curbside pick-up, outdoor seating and other downtown...
05/27/2020 4:32 PM
City of Rochester Mayor Norton Amends Emergency Order to Support Local Bars and Restaurants
At 10:00 a.m. on May 26, 2020, Mayor Norton signed an amendment to the existing Local Emergency Order to include provisions that allow restaurants and bars to add or expand outdoor seating for the duration of this declaration.
05/26/2020 1:49 PM
City of Rochester Announces Suspension of Large Public Events through August 16, 2020 Due to Ongoing Safety Effort
– With health and safety as a top priority and as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the City of Rochester announced today its decision to suspend all large public events in City facilities and on City grounds through August 16, 2020. This impacts three...
05/22/2020 2:15 PM
Rochester Parks and Recreation Department Announces Facility and Maintenance Changes for Summer
The Rochester Parks and Recreation Department announced that parks play structures and playgrounds are now open. This includes the skate park at Silver Lake Park. Playgrounds and the skate park will not be sanitized and users can play at their own risk. Users are encouraged to wash hands before..
05/20/2020 9:55 AM
Candidate filing now open for City and School Board offices
At the end of the first day of candidate filing, eight candidates have filed for the office with the City or School Board. Candidate filing continues through June 2 at City Hall for four Council seats and three School Board positions.
05/19/2020
City Moves Forward with Plans to Continue Day Center Operations
City of Rochester officials have decided to continue offering service at the temporary day center in Rochester for at least another month.
05/18/2020 5:11 PM
City of Rochester to Implement Organization Wide Resiliency, Reopening, and COVID-19 Safety Plan While Continuing with Online Service
The City of Rochester is committed to the health and safety of its residents, visitors, and teammates as the community and City organization start the reopening process. While the specific dates of the City’s phased organizational reopening have not yet been finalized at this time, the earliest...
05/15/2020 9:54 AM
Rochester Water Reclamation Plant aids in COVID-19 research initiative
The Rochester Water Reclamation Plant is in charge of treating all of the municipal wastewater generated from within the City of Rochester totaling over thirteen million gallons per day. The Water Reclamation Plant has recently collaborated with the University of Minnesota to study whether...
05/14/2020 8:00 AM
RPT to increase service at two park and ride locations
Starting Monday, May 18, RPT will begin more frequent service, with trips every 10 minutes during morning and afternoon peak times. During the midday hours, trips will be scheduled every 30 minutes.
05/13/2020 11:26 AM
Economic Stability Team reports on COVID-19 small business relief strategies to date
The Economic Development team spent the past several weeks developing and implementing economic recovery measures to optimize community resiliency by engaging directly with those most affected - the business community - through surveys, one-to-one meetings, and small group discussions.
05/12/2020 9:01 AM
Second round of food boxes offered for Rochester individuals, families
On Friday, May 15, the City of Rochester, Channel One Regional Food Bank, Cradle 2 Career, and Family Service Rochester will all team up for a one-day Food Box Distribution event.
05/12/2020 8:50 AM
Rochester Police Department Asks for Community Support During National Police Week May 10-16, 2020
The City of Rochester Police Department is asking community members to creatively show their support of local and national law enforcement officers in honor of National Police Week 2020.
05/12/2020 8:28 AM
City of Rochester offering free technical assistance for participants of the Rochester Energy Benchmarking Program
The City of Rochester held a virtual Energy Benchmarking Event on May 4. Now, program staff is offering additional opportunities for new and existing participants to engage in benchmarking and reduce their building's energy consumption.
05/11/2020 10:19 AM
Media Alert: Live streaming of City of Rochester meetings will be suspended due to construction
Due to construction to facilitate the installation of new equipment in the Council/Board Chambers at the Government Center during the week of May 11-15, live streaming of City of Rochester meetings will be temporarily suspended.
05/11/2020 9:50 AM
City of Rochester Parks Department to open additional golf courses and outdoor tennis courts next week
The City of Rochester Parks and Recreation Department announced today that Northern Hills Golf Course will open Wednesday, May 13 with Hadley Creek Golf Course and outdoor tennis courts to open on Friday, May 15.
05/09/2020 10:42 AM
Rochester Bike Summit is going digital to celebrate National Bike Month
May is National Bike Month, a celebration of biking as transportation and recreation, and essential to our well-being. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly transformed our everyday lives, and many people are rediscovering the joy of getting outside.
05/07/2020 2:26 PM
Rochester Police Department warns of uptick in rental scams
With heightened awareness and precautions being taken to preserve our health, the Rochester Police Department is advising people to also be wary about financial health as would-be scammers are capitalizing on COVID-19 as a means to swindle and steal both money and information.
05/06/2020 10:43 AM
City of Rochester continues essential services during extended Stay at Home order and announces suspension of early summer events
City of Rochester facilities will remain closed to the public through May 18, 2020 and essential city services will continue to be provided. The city also announced today its decision to suspend all programming and large-scale events in city facilities and on city grounds through July 8, 2020.
05/01/2020 4:11 PM