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Mayor Kim Norton Joins the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Promoting Vote Early Day
Mayor Kim Norton joins the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) in supporting their partnership with Vote Early Day, a movement of nonprofits, businesses, election administrators, and creatives who are working to ensure that Americans understand and utilize their options to vote early this election...
10/19/2020 2:28 PM
Rochester International Airport and Cascade Lake Park Projects Included in Approved State Bonding Bill
The Minnesota House of Representatives and Minnesota State Senate passed a state bonding bill today. The bill includes two City of Rochester priorities, $11.4 million for Rochester International Airport (RST) runway safety improvements and also $2.5 million for Cascade Lake Park improvements...
10/15/2020 6:06 PM
Local Performers Sought for Performances to Create Increased Vibrancy throughout the City
In a continued effort to spread joy across Rochester, MN and assist local performers who are under or unemployed, the City of Rochester, in partnership with RNeighbors, is seeking applications from neighborhoods and not-for-profit organizations, musicians and performers to schedule...
10/15/2020 9:56 AM
Mayor’s Office Seeking Applicants for 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...
10/09/2020 9:41 AM
City of Rochester Continues Longstanding Financial Strength with AAA Rating
The City of Rochester has once again received the highest municipal credit rating possible of AAA/Aaa by Moody's and Standard & Poor's. In addition, the City has received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Finance Reporting for almost 50 years, the longest in the state of Minnesota.
10/07/2020 9:58 AM
City of Rochester Begins Work on the Unified Development Code
The City of Rochester is currently updating the Unified Development Code (UDC). The UDC is the City’s zoning ordinance, which directs how private property can be used. For example, a zoning ordinance allocates acceptable areas within Rochester for residential uses, commercial uses, industrial...
10/05/2020 11:25 AM
City Provides Supports for Women Minority Veteran Business Enterprise with Three Business Focused CARES Funded Grants
Three City of Rochester grant programs are helping local businesses, especially those owned by women, minorities, and veterans. Earlier this year, City Council approved a plan to use three grant programs to allocate more than $1 million and prioritizing the funds for women, minority and veteran...
09/30/2020 8:13 AM
City of Rochester seeks community input for the Sustainability and Resiliency Action Plan
Residents are encouraged to provide their perspectives on their experience as a member of the Rochester community and visions for the future via a Polco Survey. The City has worked with the Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association (IMAA) to offer the survey in Arabic, Somali and Spanish.
09/25/2020 1:46 PM
Artists Selected and Announced for Local Mural Project to create Employment and Increased Vibrancy throughout the City
The City of Rochester, in partnership with RNeighbors, is pleased to share that 15 artists have been selected for the creation of permanent outdoor painted murals throughout Rochester neighborhoods in the fall of 2020. This partnership is part of the City Council’s Support for People initiative...
09/22/2020 8:26 AM
Rochester receives grant for the evaluation of the Silver Lake Power Plant as a historic site
The City of Rochester has received Minnesota Historical & Cultural Heritage Grant for the evaluation of the Silver Lake Power Plant as a historic site.
09/17/2020 2:34 PM
Early absentee voting for November 3 General Election begins September 18
The General Election will take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Early absentee voting begins September 18, 2020, both by mail and in person.
09/17/2020 8:35 AM
City Announces Launch of CARES Funded Nonprofit Relief Grant Program
The City of Rochester, in partnership with Rochester Area Foundation (RAF), announces the opening of the Nonprofit Relief Grant program. Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding will be used to support the project, as part of the City’s overall $5.1M...
09/15/2020 2:13 PM
City of Rochester Begins Recruitment Process for Next City Administrator
The City of Rochester, in partnership with search firm Baker Tilly, have started the recruitment process for the next City Administrator. The position is available due to current City Administrator Steve Rymer’s decision to relocate closer to family. It is the intent of the City Council to have...
09/15/2020 7:51 AM
Information Regarding Homicide Case in Rochester, MN
On September 13, 2020, at approximately 1:41 p.m., the Rochester Police Department received a call of a possible deceased person at 402 31st St NE, Olympik Village Apartments. Officers responded to the apartment and located a 23 year old deceased female and a two year old deceased female...
09/14/2020 1:16 PM
Olmsted County and the City of Rochester celebrate Welcoming Week; encourage residents and visitors to build connections with immigrants and refugees
People of all backgrounds call Olmsted County and the City of Rochester home – including those who were not born in the United States. To recognize the importance of immigrants and refugees in our community and affirm the significance of inclusive spaces to our collective prosperity, Olmsted...
09/11/2020 8:54 AM
City of Rochester Supports Community with No Tax Levy Increase in Recommended 2021 Budget
City of Rochester teammates will provide an overview of the recommended 2021 Operating budget and 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) budget during the September 14, 2020 City Council Study Session. For 2021, there is no recommended tax levy increase. This is the first of a three part...
09/10/2020 3:10 PM
Rochester Ready Highlights COVID-19 Business Relief Efforts
Recognizing the value Rochester businesses bring to the local economy and the important experience they create for residents, visitors, patients and employees, several organizations, under the Rochester Ready coalition created in June of 2020, will continue to work to keep businesses viable.
09/09/2020 1:18 PM
RPU to Partner with the City of Rochester, Olmsted County and Three Rivers Community Action to Provide Utility Bill Relief for Residential Customers
Rochester Public Utilities (RPU) announced today a partnership with the city of Rochester, Olmsted County, and Three Rivers Community Action to provide utility bill relief for qualifying residential customers.
09/08/2020 1:10 PM
Rochester residents encouraged to apply for the Rochester Home Rehabilitation Loan Program
The Rochester Home Rehabilitation Loan Program provides deferred loans for residents to make home improvements related to health, safety and energy efficiency.
09/08/2020 8:46 AM
City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department Announces Launch of Urban Forest Master Plan Project
The urban forest is comprised of all the trees that exist on both public and private property. Currently, tree canopy coverage city wide is 28%. The City of Rochester Parks and Recreation department is in the process of building an Urban Forest Master Plan to guide the management and growth...
09/03/2020 8:52 AM