Construction to begin on "The Zumbro River Starts Here" stormwater demonstration project

Work on this project begins on Tuesday, May 29 2018 and will close the southbound travel lane and parking spaces on 1st Avenue SW between Historic 3rd Street SW and the exit from the 3rd Street Parking Ramp.

05/24/2018

Two Finalists named for Rochester Fire Chief

Two current City of Rochester employees are moving forward as finalists for the position of Fire Chief.

05/23/2018 9:57 PM

NEW 8/25: 18 Ave NW Detour Routes 10, 12N 25

Beginning Saturday, August 25 the intersection of 41 St NW and 18 Ave NW will be closed due to construction

05/21/2018 3:56 PM

Your Voice Matters! Community Survey underway

City of Rochester to conduct community-wide survey on State of the City.

05/18/2018 1:20 PM

New Public Works Director Named

Chris Petree will be joining the City of Rochester as its next Director of Public Works on June 21.

05/11/2018 11:11 AM

RPL Wins National Medal!

Rochester Public Library has won a 2018 National Medal - the highest honor from the Institute of Museum and Library Service.

05/01/2018

Rochester Comprehensive Plan Approved

The Rochester Comprehensive Plan was approved by the City Council at the April 16, 2018 meeting. Go to the Planning Department page for the complete plan and land use map.

04/30/2018

Three Finalists Named for the Next Police Chief

The Community Forum held Wednesday, April 4, at the Mayo Civic Center is available online and on Charter/Spectrum Cable for viewing.

04/02/2018

Building Safety Department at the 39th Annual Home Show--Booth #200

Do you have questions about your remodel project? Are you thinking about doing some plumbing, electrical, or mechanical work at your home or business but don’t know much about permits?

01/17/2018 9:45 AM

City Council considers candidates to be the next City Attorney

On Monday, Dec. 18, the City Council conducted interviews with two finalists for the City Attorney position.

12/21/2017 5:27 PM

New Assistant City Administrators Coming On Board

Aaron Parrish and Terry Spaeth have been named by City Administrator Steve Rymer to join the City Administration Department in these critical roles.

12/15/2017

Rake for the Sake of Our Lakes and Streams

No matter how pretty, autumn’s falling leaves are not welcomed by their aquatic neighbors. If they fall or are raked onto the street, they will get washed into storm sewers and carried into our lakes and streams.

10/25/2017

Route 2 Detour

Crews have closed the west bound traffic lane, to through traffic, in the 400 and 500 blocks of Center Street East, located between Mayo Park Drive SE and 6th Avenue SE

10/02/2017 5:07 PM

RIDER ALERT: Bus stop closure at 2 ST SW & 4 AVE SW

**Multiple routes affected**

08/11/2017 6:47 AM

DMCC Notice of Public Meeting

Thursday July 27 at 9:30 am Mayo Civic Center Suite 111, 30 Civic Center Dr SE

07/21/2017 6:52 PM

3 Finalists Selected in Search for New City Administrator

At its meeting on July 5, the Rochester City Council identified and made public the three finalists in the running to become Rochester’s next city administrator....

07/07/2017 10:50 AM

New and expanded service starts July 1

New schedule to add Sunday & holidays plus expanded peak service

06/27/2017 3:40 PM

DMC Transportation Session June 14- City Council and open to public

05/25/2017 3:11 PM

Rochester DMC District Design Guidelines

The latest draft version of the Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines now available for review. The City Planning and Zoning Commission will be reviewing them at their May 10th meeting

05/05/2017 11:04 AM

Rider Alert: Routes 9, 12N, 25 at 16 AVE

05/05/2017 8:55 AM