Important Information for the City of Rochester's 2022 4th Fest

The City of Rochester’s 2022 4th Fest is just a few days away! If you’re planning on attending the festival and/or fireworks, plan ahead for potential travel impacts as you head toward (and away from) Soldiers Field Memorial Park.

06/30/2022

City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department Announces Opening of Silver Lake Pool

The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to share the Silver Lake Pool will open on June 30, 2022. The main drain cover, which had been destroyed by vandalism, has been replaced and the pool is ready to welcome the community. Both pools will also be open on July 4, 2022 from...

06/29/2022 2:52 PM

Parks & Recreation Department Announces Lower Pool Fees in Effect June 27

The Rochester City Council approved $50,000 in contingency funding to support decreased fees for those wishing to utilize City pools. The new fees will be effective starting June 27, 2022.

06/24/2022 1:22 PM

Rochester Community Encouraged to Engage in Next Steps of Master Planning Process for Silver Lake Park and Soldiers Field Memorial Park

The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department has launched new engagement opportunities in the Master Planning process for both Silver Lake Park and Soldiers Field Memorial Park.

06/24/2022

City of Rochester and Olmsted County Encourages Residents to Use Caution during the Extremely Hot Weather

With the health and safety of community members a top priority and due to extremely hot weather expected on June 20, 2022, the City of Rochester and Olmsted County announce ways to beat the heat. This is a response to the heat advisory called by the National Weather Service out of La Crosse...

06/20/2022 8:50 AM

Rochester’s Natural Area Management Planning Process Underway

The City of Rochester Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with RES, is developing a Natural Area Management Plan (NAMP) that will facilitate effective management of Rochester’s natural areas over the coming decades.

06/16/2022 10:47 AM

City of Rochester and Olmsted County respond to heat advisory

With the health and safety of community members a top priority and due to extremely hot weather expected on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, the City of Rochester and Olmsted County announce ways to beat the heat. This is a response to the heat advisory called by the National Weather Service out of La Crosse

06/14/2022

Artists Encouraged to Respond to Link Rapid Transit Station Design Opportunity

The City of Rochester and Destination Medical Center Economic Development Agency encourage artists to submit their qualifications to design aspects of future Link Rapid Transit stations. This is an open call to artists working locally, regionally and nationally. Responses to the Request for...

06/03/2022 12:25 PM

Community Feedback Sought on Three Concepts for Soldiers Field Memorial Park Master Plan Update

The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department team will provide an update to the Park Board on June 7, 2022 during their regular monthly meeting on the three concept ideas for the Soldiers Field Memorial Park Master Plan Update. The concepts were developed based on feedback from the community.

06/03/2022 8:14 AM

City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department Announces Opening of Outdoor Pools & Beaches for Summer Season

The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department shares details on several options for outdoor aquatics this summer. This includes two outdoor pools, as well as two beaches.

06/02/2022 10:12 AM

City of Rochester Community Development ‘Neighborhood Week’ kicks off June 13

The City of Rochester Community Development Department invites the community to Neighborhood Week, a FREE four-day family-friendly event, happening June 13 through June 16. The City of Rochester has been working to re-write its zoning ordinance into a Unified Development Code (UDC) since January...

05/31/2022 9:54 AM

City of Rochester Issues Default Notice to Castle Community, LLC

The City of Rochester has issued a default notice to Castle Community, LLC due to a failure to adhere to expectations in the November 2017 agreement when the City sold the property to Castle Community, LLC. The group has also failed to cure the default identified in the November 11, 2021 notice...

05/26/2022 6:47 PM

Changes at Four Rochester Voting Locations Ahead of Special Congressional Election

If you are voting in person on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, for the Special Congressional Election at one of the polling locations listed below, please be aware of the following changes:

05/18/2022

The City of Rochester Celebrates National Public Works Week

The City of Rochester is celebrating its 140 public works professionals during National Public Works Week (May 15-21, 2022). These teammates focus on infrastructure, facilities and services that are of vital importance to high quality of life and well-being of the people of City of Rochester.

05/16/2022 2:15 PM

The City of Rochester Announces the Appointment of the New Emergency Management Director

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce the selection of Kyle Mirehouse as the new Emergency Management Director. This concludes the national search that occurred following the retirement of Ken Jones, who previously served in the role. Mirehouse, who currently works in an...

05/13/2022 12:32 PM

Fairgrounds Park & Ride Closed May 12 & 13

Riders are encouraged to use RCTC or IBM Park & Rides

05/11/2022 6:48 PM

Information Sought in Church Arson Investigation

05/09/2022 7:18 PM

Commemoration of Peace Plaza

Destination Medical Center Economic Development Agency and the City of Rochester would like to invite everyone to a Commemoration of Peace Plaza on Thursday, May 18th at 1:30 p.m. with remarks from DMC Executive Director Patrick Seeb and Rochester Mayor Kim Norton.

05/04/2022

City of Rochester Upgrades Council Meeting Agenda and Livestream Technology to Provide Better Access to Community

The City of Rochester and its Office of the City Clerk have upgraded the technology used for managing City Council agendas, as well as livestream access to City Council meetings.

05/02/2022

No changes in COVID protocols at city operated facilities at this time

The City is maintaining its current COVID-19 safety protocols in city operated facilities at this time per guidance from Olmsted County. Masks are not required at this time.

04/28/2022 5:00 PM