Virtual Open House: Viola Road NE (County State Aid Highway 2) & Cassidy Drive NE Intersection Improvement Project

The City of Rochester and Olmsted County are hosting two Virtual Open House sessions for the Viola Road NE (CSAH 2) and Cassidy Drive NE Intersection Improvement Project.

02/03/2022 3:50 PM

‘Riverfront Talks’ Virtual Community Engagement Series Launches to Build Community Vision for Rochester Riverfront

The City of Rochester and Destination Medical Center (DMC) are launching a five-part virtual community engagement series.

02/03/2022 3:00 PM

City Council Begins Conversation Regarding the Continuation of Local Option Sales Tax

The Rochester City Council began discussions about the continued use of local option sales tax. The City Council will meet on January 31, 2022 to approve the language for legislative consideration. The conversation included an update on the significant legislative changes that have occurred since...

01/24/2022 5:24 PM

Rochester Public Transit offering a “Warm Place to Be” Wednesday

People caught in hazardous conditions can escape the cold by boarding an RPT bus.

01/18/2022 12:00 PM

Rochester, MN Wins Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Mayors Challenge and Awarded $1 Million Dollars

Bloomberg Philanthropies today announced the 15 winning cities of the 2021-2022 Global Mayors Challenge, a worldwide innovation competition that supports and spreads cities’ most promising ideas. Rochester has the opportunity to enter a three-year implementation period with a $1 million grant and...

01/18/2022 6:42 AM

Masks required in all indoor, public spaces in the City of Rochester beginning at 6am on January 16, 2022

Mayor Kim Norton signed a Declaration of Local Emergency requiring masks to be worn in all indoor areas accessible to the public by all individuals, regardless of their vaccination status. This requirement begins on at 6 am January 16, 2022 and will be in effect until 11:59 pm on February 7, 2022.

01/15/2022 10:00 AM

Rochester Civic Music is seeking Southeast MN based bands for paid performance opportunities as opening acts for their "Down by the Riverside" and "forWARD" concert series'.

01/14/2022 2:02 PM

Virtual Open House: Downtown Sidewalk Experience Enhancement Project

The City of Rochester is hosting two public information sessions on January 13 for the upcoming Downtown Sidewalk Experience Enhancement Project.

01/11/2022 3:12 PM

"Rochester Civic Music Presents" John Mueller's Winter Dance Party, the music of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper | Sat, Feb 5, 7:30 PM - Mayo Civic Center Auditorium.

01/06/2022 1:59 PM

$209,000 Awarded to Innovative Rochester Small Businesses

Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc. (RAEDI) awarded $209,000 in grants in December to local businesses in Rochester adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

01/04/2022

Mayor Norton to Host Virtual 2022 State of the City and City of Rochester Highlights 2021 Accomplishments in Year in Review Video

The 2022 State of the City will be held on January 14, 2021 from Noon – 1:00 p.m. via Zoom. Mayor Norton, joined by community leaders, will provide comments on goals, strategies and ambitions for this next year. The State of the City comes as the City of Rochester published its 2021 Year in...

01/03/2022 6:54 PM

Rochester Public Transit to begin new service Jan. 16

On Jan. 16, Rochester Public Transit will enhance bus service in Rochester

01/01/2022 10:01 AM

Soldiers Field Memorial Park Master Plan Update Process Begins

The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department has started the Soldiers Field Memorial Park Master Plan update process, which will build off the Master Plan developed in 2014. Over the last five years, the City has nearly finished implementing the recommendations from the 2014 Master...

12/27/2021 12:21 PM

City of Rochester Earns Silver Recognition for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Efforts

The City of Rochester and Mayor Kim Norton joined more than 25 other mayors across the United States in “Move with the Mayor™,” a nationwide initiative to reduce our nation’s number one killer, heart disease and stroke, by encouraging residents to get up and get moving.

12/23/2021 12:00 PM

Weather Related Updates: December 15-16, 2021

This page will be updated as more information becomes available.

12/15/2021 5:30 PM

Outage Planned for City of Rochester’s Accela Thursday, December 16th

Due to increased demand to the system, the City of Rochester will be moving up the planned upgrade of our Accela software system to Thursday, December 16, 2021.

12/15/2021 12:30 PM

Rochester Police Officer Recognized as Top DWI Enforcer

One of Rochester Police Department’s officers is among Minnesota’s top cops at stopping drunk drivers.

12/14/2021 1:30 PM

Rochester City Council Adopts 2022 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan

The Rochester City Council approved the 2022 Operating budget and Capital Improvement Plan budget during the December 6 City Council meeting. New this year, the 2022 budget will serve as the basis for spending and the 2023 budget will be the starting recommended budget. The two year budget...

12/06/2021 7:43 PM

Mayor’s Office Announces 2021 Mayor’s Medal of Honor Recipients

Mayor Kim Norton has announced the 2021 City of Rochester Mayor’s Medal of Honor Recipients.

12/06/2021 6:28 PM

Rochester City Council to Hold Public Hearing Regarding Adoption of the 2022 Budget and Tax Levy

As a part of the Rochester City Council meeting on December 6, 2021, there will be a public hearing, which helps ensure community members have the opportunity to share feedback on the proposed tax levy and budget. This hearing occurs as part of adoption of the recommended 2022-2023 Operating...

12/03/2021 4:12 PM