Open Houses to Launch New Rapid Transit for a Growing, Equitable Rochester

The City of Rochester and Destination Medical Center (DMC) are completing a comprehensive assessment and analysis of economic development opportunity, transit-supportive land use possibilities...

01/24/2020 9:29 AM

City of Rochester Premiers Budget in Brief Video Meant to Provide Greater Understanding of Budget Process and 2020 Budget

The City of Rochester is pleased to release the first ever Budget in Brief video, which is complimentary to the document version, that was first developed for the 2019 budget. The Budget in Brief video features six City teammates, who explain the budget process, as well as details...

01/22/2020 2:55 PM

Lane shifts on 2nd Street NW

Traffic will be shifted into the parking lane on 2nd Street SW between 2nd Avenue NW and 3rd Avenue NW on January 20, 2020.

01/17/2020 1:06 PM

Early absentee voting for presidential primary begins January 17

The Minnesota Presidential Nomination Primary is being held on March 3, 2020, which is “Super Tuesday,” the day when the largest number of states and territories around the country will be holding either primaries or caucuses. Early absentee voting for this primary begins January 17, 2020, both...

01/16/2020 8:05 AM

City of Rochester Welcomes Developers for a Site Visit of the Downtown Riverfront Re-imagined Project

The City of Rochester released a Statement of Interest (SOI) for the Riverfront Re-imagined project in October 2019. An innovative development partner is being sought to revitalize and transform one of Rochester’s best remaining land assets. Interested parties are invited to setup a conference...

01/13/2020 10:10 AM

CERTS grant awarded to City of Rochester Parks & Recreation for the Quarry Hill Nature Center Prairie House

The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department has received $910 in grant money from Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) to help transition the Prairie House Education Building operated by the Friends of Quarry Hill Nature Center into a net zero carbon facility.

01/07/2020 11:26 AM

Public Feedback Requested on Proposed Tree Preservation Ordinance

The City of Rochester is seeking public input on language used to develop a tree preservation ordinance now through January 12, 2020.

01/03/2020 11:21 AM

Rochester Police Department to Participate in Family Promise Dinner at Pasquale’s Neighborhood Pizzeria

On December 30, 2019, Rochester Police officers, Family Promise Rochester and Pasquale’s Neighborhood Pizzeria will be teaming up to provide three area families with a meal prepared and served by Rochester Police officers.

12/26/2019 2:28 PM

City of Rochester and State of Minnesota receive $3.3 million to reduce lead, other health hazards in southeastern Minnesota homes

The City of Rochester and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) have been awarded a $3.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to fund work protecting families from lead and other household hazards in southeastern Minnesota.

12/18/2019 12:03 PM

Public Service Announcement: Applicants Sought for Open Board, Committee, and Commission Positions

Mayor Kim Norton is seeking applicants to fill openings on various Boards, Committees, and Commissions. Applications are accepted year-round, however, applications received by December 20, 2019 will be given priority for current openings.

12/13/2019 11:25 AM

Rochester Police Athletic/Activity League 2019 Shop with a Cop

The Rochester Police Activity League announces the 16th annual Shop with a Cop program. The goal of Shop with a Cop is to provide kids in need the opportunity to have a brighter holiday, while at the same time promoting positive relationships between police officers and area youth.

12/13/2019 10:01 AM

Thirteen Mayor’s Medal of Honor Recipients Honored During Ceremony

Mayor Kim Norton was joined by recipients, their friends and families on December 12, 2019 for the Mayor’s Medal of Honor program. In total, thirteen individuals were recognized. This year, 2019, marked the 36th year of the Mayor’s Medal of Honor.

12/12/2019 4:33 PM

City of Rochester Mayor Kim Norton introduces Sustainability Pledge

Mayor Kim Norton is encouraging Rochester residents to join her in making a commitment to improving sustainability in our community by signing a Sustainability Pledge.

12/11/2019 3:51 PM

Bhavya Yerriboyina at Washington Elementary wins Litter Bit Better Art Contest

12/11/2019

City of Rochester hires Rochester Native Heather Corcoran as Legislative Policy Analyst

The City of Rochester is excited to announce the hiring of Rochester native Heather Corcoran as its new Legislative Policy Analyst. Corcoran will be working in both Rochester and at the Minnesota State Capitol, helping to advance the City’s priorities by serving as a liaison to the State of...

12/09/2019 10:10 AM

New car-sharing service will launch in Rochester this December

A new car-sharing program will roll into Rochester this December for quick trips and overnight rentals.

11/26/2019 1:59 PM

City to Begin Ticketed Enforcement of Alternate Side Seasonal Parking Requirements Ahead of Impending Snow Fall

In an effort to assist with the effective clearing of roads, the City of Rochester has announced that ticketed enforcement will begin at 2:00 a.m. on November 27, 2019 for those not in compliance with the seasonal parking requirements. The decision to move to ticketing was made due to the strong...

11/26/2019 12:28 PM

City of Rochester Shares Update Regarding Municipal Parking Ramp #6

The City recently learned there may need to be additional design/engineering work before any vertical expansion can occur. The preliminary review shows that there are no safety concerns with Ramp 6 and it will remain open for public use.

11/26/2019 8:10 AM

Public Service Announcement: Level 3 (#235158) Derek Thomas Jeter Public Meeting

According to Minnesota Statute 244.052 and .253D, the Rochester Police Department is releasing information regarding Derek Thomas Jeter, a Level 3 registrant subject to public notification. Mr. Jeter is moving to the 1200 block of 1st Street Southwest, Rochester, MN 55902.

11/20/2019 9:44 AM

Polling Locations Approved for Three 2020 Election Events

The Rochester City Council has approved the Election Day polling locations for the three election events of 2020. Included are two location changes from the 2018 elections. These are Ward 2 Precinct 5 and Ward 6 Precinct 6. In total there are 52 precincts across the city. This marks another step as

11/19/2019 8:08 AM