2023 Litter Bit Better registration is now open!

This year’s event is happening April 22 – 30 and volunteers are encouraged to collect litter anytime during this week.

03/13/2023 10:58 AM

Open House: Broadway Avenue North Reconstruction

The community is invited to come view the updated design plans and learn about the preliminary proposal for construction staging, a revised schedule, and other project details.

03/13/2023 9:20 AM

Community Members Encouraged to Complete Survey as Part of Sports & Recreation Gap Analysis

The City of Rochester is committed to providing quality parks, recreation facilities and programs for all community members. The City has engaged Sports Facilities Companies (SFC), a sports and wellness facility consulting firm, to conduct a gap analysis to assess current sports and recreation...

03/08/2023 10:24 AM

City of Rochester to Host Sister City of Xianyang, China

The City of Rochester will host a Chinese delegation on Friday, March 10, 2023. The visit is part of an ongoing sister city relationship the City of Rochester has with Xianyang. The purpose of the visit is to enhance mutual understanding and friendship between the two peoples and promote...

03/08/2023 6:13 AM

City of Rochester Seeking Community Volunteers for Ethical Practices Board and Other Boards and Commissions

The City of Rochester is seeking applications for two seats on the Ethical Practices Board (EPB), for members whose terms expire April 30, 2023. There are also current openings on the Library Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Music Board (Ward 6).

03/03/2023 10:30 AM

City of Rochester Announcements Related to Snow Event

The City of Rochester Study Session and City Council meetings scheduled for February 22, 2022 have been cancelled and will not take place today. Other City facilities and services will be modified due to weather impacts. Teammates working virtually will maintain office-based services during the...

02/22/2023 10:54 AM

City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department Seeks Community Feedback on Forthcoming Splash Pad & Improvements at McQuillan Park

The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department is seeking feedback from the community on a planned splash pad and other potential improvements at McQuillan Park, located on the former Longfellow Elementary School site. The community is encouraged to provide feedback via a digital Polco...

02/16/2023 7:53 AM

Announcement of Downtown Rochester Task Force

In response to the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on downtown Rochester, a task force is being assembled to identify priority issues to be addressed.

02/08/2023

Program Manager Hired for Equity in Economic Development; Global Mayors Challenge Initiative

In collaboration with grant partner Workforce Development, Inc. (WDI), the City of Rochester is pleased to announce Julie Brock as the Global Mayors Challenge Initiative’s Program Manager. Brock started in the role on February 6, 2023. The position funding was made possible by grant dollars the...

02/07/2023 11:14 AM

Gaelynn Lea is coming to Rochester, MN on Friday, Feb. 24 as part of Rochester Civic Music's "Theatre Season."

01/31/2023 1:41 PM

Reminder to Abide by Seasonal Parking Requirements as Winter Storm Warning Approaches

The National Weather Service Forecast Office in La Crosse, WI is issuing a Winter Storm Warning for our area, including the city of Rochester, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Heavy snowfall is expected.

01/18/2023

Applications Open for City’s Poet Laureate

The City of Rochester is accepting applications for a new Poet Laureate. Any interested local poet can submit an application until February 28, 2023.

01/12/2023 9:58 AM

City of Rochester highlights 2022 accomplishments in Year-in-Review video

The video provides a glimpse at key accomplishments of the past twelve months, and highlights achievements and significant moments from across the City organization in 2022.

01/10/2023 8:52 AM

Mayor Norton to Host 2023 State of the City Event

Mayor Norton to Host 2023 State of the City Event

01/05/2023

RPT to Operate Holiday Schedule on Dec. 26 and Jan. 2

Rochester Public Transit will be operating Holiday Service on Monday, December 26 (Christmas Day, observed) and January 2 (New Year’s Day, observed).

12/22/2022 12:54 PM

City services moving to virtual methods

Buildings will be closed to the public Thursday and Friday. City of Rochester office-based services will shift to virtual methods due to the dangerous weather conditions forecasted by the National Weather Service.

12/21/2022 3:55 PM

Rochester City Council Adopts 2023 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan

The Rochester City Council approved the 2023 Operating budget and Capital Improvement Plan budget during the December 5 City Council meeting.

12/05/2022 8:46 PM

Rochester City Council to Hold Public Hearing Regarding Adoption of the 2023 Budget and Tax Levy

As a part of the Rochester City Council meeting on December 5, 2022, there will be a public hearing providing community members the opportunity to share feedback on the proposed tax levy and budget.

12/01/2022 10:11 AM

City Council to Receive Presentation Regarding Recommended Sustainable Funding Approach that Maintains All Municipal Golf

City of Rochester staff, as well as a representative from survey provider Morris-Leatherman will present the feedback gathered from the community engagement process and provide a recommendation for consideration on a sustainable municipal golf course funding strategy to the City Council.

11/23/2022 11:39 AM

Open House: 22 Avenue NW traffic management improvements

The Public Works Department is seeking feedback from residents living in the vicinity of 22 Avenue NW on the traffic issues and concerns in their neighborhood.

11/21/2022 11:03 AM