Comments now being accepted on updated City of Rochester Destination Medical Center Targeted Business Utilization Plan

City teammates made recommendations to City Council on Monday, April 27 to update workforce participation and targeted business contract goals for Destination Medical Center (DMC) projects as a result of demonstrated project success.

05/01/2020 1:26 PM

City will resume limited rental inspections in June

The City of Rochester Building Safety Department will resume rental inspections on a limited basis beginning June 1, 2020.

04/29/2020 7:59 AM

Governor Walz meets with Rochester leaders Tuesday to discuss impacts of COVID-19

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz joined City of Rochester Mayor Kim Norton, city administrators and council members as well as Olmsted County commissioners this afternoon at the Government Center to highlight COVID-19-related budget impacts.

04/28/2020 8:04 PM

Rochester City Council to resume bi-weekly study sessions on April 27

The Rochester City Council will resume bi-weekly study sessions next week. Study sessions will take place on April 27 and May 11, with City Council meetings continuing as scheduled on May 4 and May 18. All meetings will be held at 3:30 p.m.

04/25/2020 10:30 AM

Applicants sought for City of Rochester Ethical Practices Board

The City of Rochester is seeking applications for three vacancies on the Ethical Practices Board (EPB). The Ethical Practices Board consists of seven citizen members and serves to further the goals of the established Code of Ethics.

04/23/2020 1:33 PM

Rochester’s bike sharing program awards bikes to community groups and individuals in need

Earlier this year, Rochester’s bike sharing program announced that a portion of the program’s bikes would be given to community groups and individuals demonstrating interest and need. Over 180 grant applications were received with bikes being awarded to 35 individuals and 10 community groups.

04/23/2020 8:46 AM

Soldiers Field and Eastwood Golf Courses to open Saturday

Soldiers Field Golf Course and Eastwood Golf Course will open this Saturday at 8:00 a.m. Reservation and purchase procedures at the courses have been modified in light of COVID-19.

04/21/2020 8:20 AM

Media Alert: Final Rochester Rapid Transit virtual open house in series Tuesday, April 21

The third and final webinar in this phase of planning for connecting the future Rochester Rapid Transit to surrounding neighborhoods will be held Tuesday, April 21 from 6-7 pm via Zoom. The series concludes with a webinar focused on South Broadway Corridor Station Area Plans.

04/20/2020 2:25 PM

City of Rochester assisting restaurants with new provisions allowing limited off-sale of wine and beer with food takeout

Starting Saturday, April 18, qualifying restaurants can sell one bottle of wine and 72 oz. of beer, cider or seltzer — a six-pack — incidental to an order of prepared takeaway food.

04/17/2020 5:41 PM

Governor Walz lifts restrictions on Minnesota golf courses

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced today that restrictions placed on golf courses will be relaxed effective Saturday, April 18, 2020.

04/17/2020 4:52 PM

RPD and Cub Foods partnership reaches 100th grocery delivery

Less than three weeks after Rochester Community Service Officers and Cub Foods launched a partnership to offer free grocery delivery to help keep at-risk, home-bound, and elderly safe during the Governor’s Stay at Home Order, they have reached a milestone today with the 100th grocery delivery.

04/17/2020 9:00 AM

Downtown transit center relocates as utility work closes 2 St SW

04/16/2020 9:03 AM

Celebrating our local dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

This year, National Public Safety Telecommunicators is being observed from April 12-18 when we pause to recognize those who serve as a lifeline between our community and our first responders.

04/14/2020 1:06 PM

Media Alert: Second Rochester Rapid Transit virtual open house set for Thursday, April 16

During this webinar, the project team will present station area plans for the 2nd Street SW Corridor as well as studies on the surrounding corridor.

04/14/2020 10:54 AM

Rochester parks move to “Leave No Trace” waste management model

In alignment with the city’s continued commitment to environmental sustainability and fiscal responsibility, Rochester Parks and Recreation is implementing the “Pack In, Pack Out” or “Leave No Trace” model for park waste management.

04/13/2020 9:40 AM

City of Rochester encourages residents to “enjoy your park but stay apart”

As temperatures rise and more people begin to head outdoors to enjoy the warmer weather, the City of Rochester’s Parks and Recreation Department is asking for your help to keep our local parks and trails open during the Stay at Home order.

04/10/2020 2:00 PM

Community Face Mask Collection

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently recommended that all individuals wear cloth face masks or coverings when in public. While face masks do not replace social distancing measures, they can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 to others.

04/10/2020 10:16 AM

Reports of increased domestic calls nationwide prompt local law enforcement to remind victims that they are never too busy to help

“Times of crisis and stress can heighten emotions and trigger abuse,” said Rochester Police Chief James Franklin, which can prompt more calls about domestic situations. “We are here and ready to respond to victim’s needs.”

04/09/2020 11:18 AM

Parking prohibited at bagged meters in downtown Rochester

While the City of Rochester is not currently enforcing downtown parking meters, parking remains prohibited in loading zones, no parking zones, in front of fire hydrants, and at meters that have been signed or bagged for curbside pickup/takeout from local restaurants.

04/08/2020 12:45 PM

Rochester Rapid Transit virtual open house series kicks off tonight

The City of Rochester and Destination Medical Center (DMC) continue to advance the work of the future Rochester Rapid Transit corridor with a series of virtual open house presentations. The series kick-off begins tonight at 6 p.m. and can be accessed via Zoom.

04/07/2020 9:50 AM