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Officers to Spread Holiday Cheer during Shop with a Cop
More than 50 law enforcement officers from Rochester Police Department, Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office and the Minnesota State Patrol are taking children shopping for holiday gifts
12/02/2021 11:18 AM
Grant Awarded for Universally Accessible Expansion at Cascade Lake Regional Park
The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department will receive $379,000 from the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission to support an inclusive expansion to the nature playground at Cascade Lake Regional Park.
12/02/2021 9:00 AM
City of Rochester Community Development Department Releases Third Installment of Draft Unified Development Code
The City of Rochester is currently updating the City’s zoning ordinance, which regulates the manner in which private property can be developed.
12/02/2021 8:19 AM
Public Transit Service returns to N. Broadway Ave. Monday 11/29
New stops are located at 13th St., 10th St., 7th St., and 5th St. (northbound only).
11/29/2021 5:12 AM
Rochester Police Department Team Competes in K9 Detection Dog Challenge on ESPN
Officer Brian Roussell and K9 Sarge were among twenty teams to compete in the American Kennel Club/United States Police Canine Association K9 Detection Dog Challenge, featuring some of the nation’s top explosives and narcotics detection dog teams.
11/19/2021 10:56 AM
Rochester Police Department Increasing Traffic Enforcement
Between now and the end of the year, RPD will have additional traffic enforcement.
11/18/2021 12:35 PM
City of Rochester Mayor Kim Norton Seeking Community Applicants for Open Board and Commission Positions
Mayor Kim Norton is seeking applicants to fill openings on several Boards and Commissions for the City of Rochester. Applicants are accepted year-round, however applications received by November 20, 2021 will receive priority for current openings. There are currently nine open seats
11/12/2021 1:41 PM
City of Rochester Encourages Area Youth to Participate in Statewide Mayor for a Day Essay Contest
The City of Rochester and Mayor Kim Norton are excited to once again participate in the League of Minnesota Cities’ (LMC) annual Mayor for a Day Essay Contest. The contest is open to Minnesota students in fourth, fifth or sixth grades this school year, and three winners will be chosen to receive...
10/29/2021 11:27 AM
Seasonal parking requirements to begin on November 1
Alternate side parking requirements are in place city-wide from November 1 to April 1 from 2am to 3pm.
10/27/2021 7:25 AM
City of Rochester Joins the Just Deeds Coalition to Remove Discriminatory Covenants on City Owned Property; Tran Nguyen Recognized as Minnesota Lawyer Diversity & Inclusion Honoree
On March 22, 2021, the Rochester City Council passed Resolution 051-21, approving participation in the Just Deeds Project, making Rochester the first City outside of the Twin Cities Metro area to join the project. The Just Deeds Coalition was established to help communities and property owners...
10/26/2021 10:36 AM
Rochester City Council to Hear Three Proposals for Chateau Theatre Activation & Operator
The Rochester City Council will hear from three potential Chateau Theatre operators during the October 25, 2021 Study Session. The submission deadline for the Request for Proposals (RFP) was September 20. It is expected that the City Council will provide City teammates with direction on next...
10/22/2021 10:44 AM
N. Broadway Detour Modification to 12 St. NE
Routes affected: 101, 102, 21
10/20/2021 11:16 PM
City of Rochester and Olmsted County Working Together to Facilitate Local Redistricting Process
Olmsted County and the City of Rochester are working together to facilitate the local redistricting process. While the County and the City are required to have their own separate processes, the organizations will collaborate to help ensure community members have the pertinent information they...
10/20/2021 9:19 AM
Rochester Awarded 3.12 Million Dollar Main Street Grant from Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development
The City of Rochester and Destination Medical Center Economic Development Agency (DMC EDA) are pleased to announce the acceptance of the award of $3.12 million dollars from the Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED) as a part of their recently created Main Street...
10/14/2021 11:17 AM
City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department Receives Grant to Support Repair Work on Historic Plummer Water Tower
The Parks & Recreation Department was notified that it has received a grant to support restoration of Plummer Water Tower. In total, the project to complete the historic repair is approximately $785,000. It is funded by the Save America's Treasures grant program, through the Historic...
10/04/2021 12:36 PM
Virtual Open House: Downtown Waterfront Southeast: 6 Street Bridge Concept Design
The City of Rochester is seeking community input on the future 6 Street SE Bridge. City teammates are preparing a bridge concept that includes the type, size, available transportation modes and location of a future bridge crossing the Zumbro River at 6 Street SE.
10/04/2021 11:01 AM
Women are Encouraged to Attend Explore Careers in Construction Event
Explore Careers in Construction, a free event for women to learn about construction careers with family-sustaining wages and great benefits, will be held on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 from 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) Heintz Center. National Association...
10/04/2021 8:50 AM
Mayor’s Office Seeking Applicants for 2021 Mayor’s Medal of Honor Nominees
Mayor Kim Norton is seeking nominations for the Mayor’s Medal of Honor. The Mayor’s Medal of Honor recognizes residents who have gone above and beyond to serve the community. There are fourteen categories including, Community-Wide Service, Champion of Diversity, Heroism, Sustainability, Excellence..
09/30/2021 9:40 AM
Rochester City Council Approves Recommended 2022-2023 Budget, Six Year Capital Improvement Plan & 2022 Preliminary Tax Levy
The Rochester City Council approved the recommended 2022-2023 Operating budget, 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) budget and maximum tax levy of $86,823,881 during the September 20, 2021 City Council meeting. The Council also established the public hearing for adoption of the final tax...
09/22/2021 12:41 PM
City of Rochester Community Development Department announces next steps for Unified Development Code project
The City of Rochester is currently updating the City’s zoning ordinance, which regulates the manner in which private property can be developed. The Community Development team released the second installment of the Unified Development Code (UDC) public draft in May 2021. Installment 2 covers...
09/21/2021 11:48 AM