Rochester Public Music Seeks Bands for Down by the Riverside and forWARD Park Concert Series

Rochester Public Music (RPM) is seeking applications from area bands interested in performing as opening acts for the 2024 Down by the Riverside concerts or the forWARD Park Concerts. This is a paid performance opportunity and all submissions will be considered for either concert series. The...

12/15/2023 1:30 PM

City of Rochester Appoints Finance Director

The City of Rochester has announced the appointment of Brian J. Anderson as the Finance Director following a national search. This appointment comes with the retirement of longtime director, Dale Martinson, who served the City for almost 30 years. Anderson will start in the role in early January...

12/12/2023 1:56 PM

Person in Crisis Found Deceased

11/30/2023 11:24 PM

RPLMN App Back Online

UPDATE: The library app is back online.

11/28/2023 1:44 PM

Property owners reminded to remove snow and ice from sidewalks and paths

When snow is here, you have 24 hours to clear!

11/27/2023 7:47 AM

Eagle Ridge Playground Renovation

The Parks and Recreation Department is seeking input on playground renovations at Eagle Ridge Park

11/16/2023 9:01 AM

Juvenile Arrested Following Fight

11/09/2023 3:37 PM

Charges filed against former City employee, following incident at library

The Olmsted County Attorney’s Office charged a former City employee who worked part-time with RPL with Interference with Privacy, a gross misdemeanor offense on November 8.

11/08/2023 3:43 PM

Rochester Voters Approve Half-Percent Sales Tax Renewal to Invest $205 Million in Four Major City Projects

Rochester voters approved a proposal to renew the City’s half-percent sales tax to invest $205 million in street projects, flood control, water quality work, an economic vitality fund, and a new regional sports and recreation complex.

11/07/2023 11:32 PM

Suspects Arrested, Guns Recovered Following Shooting

11/07/2023 11:44 AM

One Arrested in Sex Crime Investigation

11/06/2023 3:00 PM

Lime services paused over the winter

Lime e-bikes and electric scooters are being collected this week to be stored for the winter season.

11/06/2023 2:21 PM

Controlled Burns to Take Place in Rochester week of November 6

The Rochester Fire Department (RFD) and Rochester Parks & Recreation Department will be conducting grass/prairie maintenance the week of November 6.

11/03/2023

RPD Issues Drug Warning

10/26/2023 12:52 PM

Building the City’s Future: Equity in the Built Environment Program Empowers 11th Grade Economics Students

On October 26, 2023, John Marshall High School's 11th-grade Economics students will take center stage at the Chateau Theatre for the Downtown Business Pitch day with sessions between 9:45 – 11:15 a.m. and 12:45-2:15 p.m. The event is focused on career exposure and promotes innovation and...

10/24/2023 8:22 AM

Open House: 51 Street NW traffic management improvement

Public Works teammates will meet with neighbors on November 1 .

10/18/2023 9:17 AM

Rochester Civic Music to Present Acclaimed Jordanian Singer Farah Siraj with Special Guests the Honors Choirs of Southeast Minnesota

10/16/2023 8:26 AM

City of Rochester Encourages Area Youth to Participate in Statewide Mayor for a Day Essay Contest

The contest is open to Minnesota students in fourth, fifth or sixth grades this school year.

10/13/2023 3:16 PM

Technology and Equipment Issues Anticipated Surrounding Cable Broadcast of Public Meetings; Additional Viewing Options Available

Community members are encouraged to use one of the alternate ways of viewing/attending the Study Session and City Council Meetings on October 16.

10/13/2023 2:06 PM

Rochester Places 8 out of 100 in SparkAmerica Fall Fit City Challenge

Mayor Kim Norton announces the completion of a successful SparkAmerica Fall Fit City Challenge in Rochester, MN as part of the Move with the Mayor(R) Physical Activity Initiative. Rochester finished in 8th place, with 100 other communities participating in this semi-annual challenge. The Fall...

10/12/2023 3:23 PM