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City of Rochester Shares Initial Survey Data from Polco
On March 18, 2019, the City of Rochester launched its Polco survey site. As of June 20, 2019, were 824 subscribers.
07/26/2019 8:34 AM
Mayor and Two Local Youth Attend 2019 Mayors National Youth Summit
City of Rochester Mayor Kim Norton will be joined by two Rochester youth, Brett Herbers and David Jiang, at the Mayors National Youth Summit occurring July 25 – July 27, 2019 in Los Angeles California.
07/25/2019 11:20 AM
Water Main Break - Stormwater Impacts
During the late morning and early afternoon of Tuesday, July 23, 2019, numerous reports of a sediment plume and white foam downstream of several storm sewer outfalls on the South Fork Zumbro River near the Government Center and further downstream upon Silver Lake were reported to the City’s...
07/25/2019 9:28 AM
RPU Board Selects 100% Renewable Energy by 2030 Scenarios
The Rochester Public Utilities (RPU) Utility Board selected two Resource Plan scenarios that include 100% renewable energy by 2030 at the July 23rd RPU Utility Board Meeting.
07/24/2019 10:37 AM
2 Ave SW Closure Extended, Bus Stops Again Relocated
Duration is unknown at this time.
07/24/2019
Intersection of 3rd Street SW and 2nd Avenue SW closed for emergency maintenance (July 24, 2019).
The intersection of 3rd Street SW and 2nd Avenue SW is closed for emergency maintenance due to a watermain break.
07/23/2019 2:27 PM
Bus stops relocated due to closure: Routes 12, 14, 15D and 19
The intersection of 3rd Street SW and 2nd Avenue SW is closed for emergency maintenance due to a watermain break.
07/23/2019 2:27 PM
City Attorney’s Office Teammate Recognized as DWI Enforcer All-Star
Michael Spindler-Krage, a City of Rochester teammates in the City Attorney’s Office was named a 2019 DWI Enforcer All Star. Spindler-Krage was honored at the Minnesota Twins baseball game on July 18, 2019.
07/22/2019 2:04 PM
City of Rochester Named #3 Most Innovative Cities in the United States
For the second year in a row, Rochester, Minnesota has been named the #3 most innovative city in the United States.
07/19/2019 4:34 PM
Your Voice Matters: City of Rochester to conduct community-wide survey on garbage service
The City of Rochester announced today that it will be conducting a survey with a representative sample of the community to gauge resident perceptions on collection and disposal of garbage and recycling.
07/17/2019 12:09 PM
Reconstruction of 6th Avenue NW and 4th Street NW to begin
The reconstruction of 6th Avenue NW and 4th Street NW is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, July 24, 2019.
07/17/2019 11:53 AM
City of Rochester to Seek Council Support to Pilot Lime Scooters August through November 2019
On July 22, 2019, the City Council will be asked to approve a Request for Council Action (RCA) to support the pilot program of Lime scooters in Rochester from August 1 through November 30, 2019.
07/17/2019 11:32 AM
City of Rochester and Olmsted County Respond to Heat Advisory
With the safety of community members as a top priority and due to extremely hot weather expected on July 18 and July 19, 2019, the City of Rochester and Olmsted County announce ways to beat the heat.
07/17/2019 10:49 AM
Mayor Norton Joins City Leaders from Around the World in Third Class of Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative
Mayor Kim Norton is ready to explore the latest in leadership and management practices, as one of 40 mayors chosen for an intensive education program with the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative.
07/16/2019 7:26 AM
Joint Statement on Possible Mass Deportations by Federal Agents
The City of Rochester and the Rochester Police Department pride ourselves on being part of and a champion of a compassionate community. The Rochester Police Department does not collect or maintain information related to the immigration status of residents and visitors.
07/11/2019 8:21 AM
President and CEO of Catholic Charities of St. Paul & Minneapolis Joins City and County Officials for a Discussion on Homelessness
The City of Rochester and Olmsted County will host Rochester native Tim Marx, President and CEO of Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis, on July 10, 2019.
07/09/2019 8:02 AM
Lane Closings on 1st Avenue NW
Vehicle traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction on 1st Avenue NW adjacent to the Civic on First construction site.
07/08/2019 8:29 AM
Community Development Department to host public celebration and ribbon-cutting on July 10
To celebrate the launch of the City of Rochester's new Community Development Department, a ribbon-cutting and brief community presentation will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 9 a.m. in the City Hall Atrium.
07/03/2019 11:21 AM
Sidewalk and parking lane closures for the 324 Apartment Project
The sidewalk and parking lane at the corner of 4th Street and 1st Avenue SW will be closed.
07/03/2019 9:22 AM
City of Rochester announces partnership with Climate Mayors Electric Vehicle (EV) Purchasing Collaborative
The Climate Mayors Electric Vehicle Purchasing Collaborative — with which the City of Rochester is partnering to electrify its city fleet — announced last week that 127 cities and 15 counties from across 38 states, including the District of Columbia, have joined the Collaborative.
07/02/2019 12:14 PM