The City of Rochester Celebrates Independence Day with Various Activities

The City of Rochester will celebrate Independence Day on July 4, 2019 with a variety of activities and offerings for the community. All of the activities planned for the day are free for spectators to enjoy.

07/02/2019 8:11 AM

Flood Impacts – Opportunities to Dispose of Waste and Debris from Impacts

The City of Rochester and Olmsted County expect that residents will have waste and debris from impacts of the heavy rain on June 27 and June 28, 2019. Community members are encouraged to dispose of it correctly.

06/29/2019 8:37 AM

President Named for New Mayo Civic Center and Convention and Visitors Bureau Corporation

The City of Rochester and Experience Rochester are pleased to share that Mr. Joe Ward has been named as the incoming President of the newly forming corporation. Ward was selected following the completion of national search. He will start in the role August 5, 2019.

06/28/2019 1:54 PM

New Community Development Department helps customers navigate July 1 planning and zoning changes

The first phase of the City of Rochester’s plan for a one-stop development services center will come to life on Monday when the new Community Development Department becomes official.

06/28/2019 12:02 PM

Updates Regarding Impacts of Rainfall in Areas of Rochester

The City of Rochester continues to monitor and respond to impacts of high amounts of rainfall received on June 27 and June 28, 2019. In total, areas of Rochester received between 5-6 inches of rain.

06/28/2019 11:44 AM

Rochester International Airport Inside Concession Program

Invitation to Participate in an Information Meeting, Tour and Networking

06/26/2019 10:53 AM

Community Feedback Sought for Community Development Block Grant Funding Priorities

The City of Rochester is requesting the community’s assistance in completing the Consolidated Plan survey, which is a part of the requirements of being an entitlement grantee of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program...

06/25/2019 12:02 PM

New Look at Air Pollution Details Effect on Minnesota

06/19/2019 4:30 PM

1st Avenue SE sanitary and storm sewer improvement project to begin phase 3

Traffic control for the 1st Avenue SE sanitary and storm sewer improvement project will shift on June 20, 2019.

06/19/2019 11:55 AM

Travel impacts on 2nd Street SW between 18th Avenue SW and 21st Avenue SW

Traffic will be restricted along 2nd Street SW between 18th Avenue SW and 21st Avenue SW from Monday, June 24 to Sunday, July 7.

06/18/2019 2:01 PM

National Association of Minority Contractors Upper-Midwest Chapter Launches Rochester Branch

The National Association of Minority Contractors Upper-Midwest Chapter (NAMC-UM) will be launching its Rochester branch with an event on Thursday, June 20, 2019 from 4-6 p.m. at One Discovery Square, 202 4th St SW, Rochester.

06/17/2019 4:21 PM

Rochester Police Department Joins Lights On! Community Program

The Rochester Police Department (RPD) is pleased to announce a new community policing program rolling out this summer, called Lights On!

06/13/2019 2:47 PM

The City of Rochester Domes to Be Illuminated for Pride Prom

For the fifth straight year, the Rochester Public Library (RPL) is hosting the teens-only after-party for LGBTQIA+ teens and their allies. In support of the event, the City Hall domes will be illuminated on June 15, 2019 with all of the colors of the rainbow.

06/13/2019 8:23 AM

Open Houses planned for properties affected by proposed Transit-Oriented Development and Infill-Redevelopment rezoning

The City of Rochester Comprehensive Plan, adopted in April 2018, presents a vision to increase smart development and affordable housing options while reducing the amount of vehicular traffic entering downtown through a change in mode of transportation.

06/12/2019 10:58 AM

Winona County Releases Review of Conflict Case for Olmsted County

The Rochester Police Department has been notified that the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has completed its investigation into the death of Albert T. Dashow. The Olmsted County Attorney’s Office referred the matter to the Winona County Attorney’s Office for an independent determination of whether

06/10/2019 1:47 PM

PSA: Parking lane and sidewalk closings on 4th Street SW

The parking lane and sidewalks on the north side of 4th Street SW will be closed June 12-14, 2019.

06/07/2019 2:43 PM

A Conversation with Rochester Mayor Kim Norton

06/07/2019 10:00 AM

The City Hall Domes Lit Orange for National Gun Violence Awareness Day

On June 8, 2019, the City Hall domes will be lit orange for National Gun Violence Awareness Day, which falls on the first Friday in June.

06/07/2019 9:57 AM

City of Rochester Community Development Department to launch July 1

On July 1, the City of Rochester will take the next step toward its commitment to deliver a positive and deliberate customer service experience to residents, business owners, developers, entrepreneurs, and the construction community by officially launching the new Community Development Department.

06/06/2019 3:53 PM

The City of Rochester Responds to June 4 Storm

The City of Rochester continues to respond to the storm, which occurred on June 4, 2019. The response teams include Rochester Public Utilities (RPU) and the Park & Forestry division of Parks & Recreation.

06/05/2019 3:58 PM