Rochester Hosting Bike Grant Giveaway Event Focused on Community Groups and Individuals in Need of Transportation

The City of Rochester, in partnership with Pata de Perro, Destination Medical Center (DMC) and WeBikeRochester, is granting 50 refurbished bicycles to local organizations and individuals who applied and demonstrated an interest and a need for a bike. Refurbished bicycles will be distributed to...

05/02/2023 10:07 AM

Open House: Comprehensive Surface Water Management Plan

The City of Rochester is hosting an open house for public input regarding the development of the City’s new Comprehensive Surface Water Management Plan.

04/20/2023 2:17 PM

City of Rochester Fire Department Announces Date for Women’s Fire Expo 2023

The Rochester Fire Department is hosting the second Rochester Fire Department Women’s Expo on May 20, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Olmsted County Public Safety Training Center (1515 50th St. SE, Rochester, MN 55904). The goal of the free event is to offer girls and women a chance to see...

04/20/2023 7:56 AM

City of Rochester Celebrates Longstanding Financial Strength with AAA Rating and Thanks Retiring Finance & IT Director Dale Martinson

The City of Rochester has once again received the highest municipal credit rating possible of AAA/Aaa by Moody's and Standard & Poor's. The City has maintained this credit rating from Moody’s since first receiving it in 1977 and is very proud of the longstanding confirmation by third parties of...

04/19/2023 3:08 PM

Spring schedule adjustments for RPT effective April 23

Nine routes are affected by the change. Two will receive additional trips.

04/19/2023 12:00 PM

Public Works construction projects in 2023

Information about major City projects can be found on the new City of Rochester Public Project Dashboard.

04/18/2023 1:36 PM

Construction on 65 Street NW to resume

65 Street NW will be completely closed from 37 Avenue NW to 50 Avenue NW beginning on April 24, 2023

04/17/2023 9:41 AM

Three Rochester Organizations Receive National League of Cities Inclusive Entrepreneurship Grants

Three Rochester initiatives were selected by the National League of Cities (NLC) to each receive a $15,000 grant to support inclusive entrepreneurship activities. Mayor Kim Norton spearheaded local involvement and is supporting this work by supplementing $5,000 grants to each of the selected and...

04/14/2023 8:34 AM

Rochester Olmsted Youth Council Member Receives State Grant; Plans to Promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Participation Among Girls

Rochester Olmsted Youth Council member Isha Kapoor been selected as an Innovator for the 2023-2024 Cohort for the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota (WFMN) Innovator Program. This selection includes receiving a $2,500 grant, as well as online and in-person gatherings for leadership development...

04/12/2023 12:35 PM

Rochester Community Encouraged to Sign-up for the 2023 Spring Fit City Challenge

Rochester residents are encouraged to get up and move this spring. This is all a part of the Spring Fit City Challenge, which is being championed by Mayor Kim Norton in collaboration with many community partners. The Mayor joins mayors across the county in encouraging an active, healthy lifestyle.

04/11/2023 10:02 AM

NEWS RELEASE: Community Feedback Informs Change in Food Vendor Application Requirements for Rochester Civic Music’s Summer Programming

04/10/2023 10:43 AM

Bikeshare grant program now accepting applications

Interested parties must complete a short application; applications are due by Wednesday, April 26.

04/05/2023 8:55 AM

Mayor Norton Appoints Jean Prokott as Next Poet Laureate

Rochester’s first Poet Laureate, Jane Belau, was appointed by Mayor Brede in April 2012 and Mayor Kim Norton appointed Susan McMillan as Rochester’s second Poet Laureate in 2019 for a term coterminous with the Mayor’s four-year elected term. It is the Mayor’s honor to continue this tradition and...

03/30/2023 11:39 AM

Accessory Dwelling Unit Pilot Program Open for Applications

The Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Pilot Program supports and encourages property owners in the city of Rochester to develop ADUs on their properties. The program, which provides up to $20,000 in reimbursements for City fees and indirect costs related to the development of an ADU, is now open for...

03/28/2023 1:32 PM

City of Rochester Announces Condemnation at Creekside Apartments

Following an emergency response call to one of its units, the City of Rochester and other community partners have coordinated the condemnation of Creekside Apartments due to the unsecure condition of the property, lack of domestic water, and failing fire suppression or alarm system. The City’s...

03/22/2023 4:25 PM

Rochester Fire Department Announces Newly Appointed Deputy Fire Chief

The Rochester Fire Department (RFD) has announced the appointment of Holly Mulholland as the department’s newest Deputy Fire Chief. The role became vacant when previous Deputy Chief Vance Swisher accepted the role of Fire Chief in Ankeny, IA. Mulholland has been with RFD for almost 15 years and...

03/21/2023 4:30 PM

City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department Seeks Community Feedback on Potential Cook Park Improvements

The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department is seeking input on playground and accessibility improvements planned for Cook Park in Rochester. Planned improvements for the park include replacement of playground equipment and safety surfacing, as well as upgrading the access to the...

03/21/2023 1:58 PM

Rochester Civic Music Seeking Food Trucks and Mobile Food Vendors for 4th Fest and forWARD Neighborhood Park Concerts

03/20/2023 5:57 PM

New Parking System for Rochester Going Into Effect March 20, 2023

Beginning March 20, 2023, the City of Rochester’s Parking Enforcement and Residential Parking Permit programs will transition to a new service provider called IPS Group. The change in provider will offer a better user experience for those accessing either system.

03/17/2023 3:56 PM

New Parking System Goes into Effect March 20, 2023

Beginning March 20, 2023, both Parking Enforcement and the Residential Parking Permit program will transition to a new company called IPS.

03/16/2023