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Direct Balloting for Olmsted County and Rochester Voters Begins Today
The direct balloting period for the Minnesota primary election begins today, August 4, 2020, and will continue through August 10, 2020, the last day of early absentee voting. When voting during the direct balloting period, rather than sealing the absentee ballot into an envelope to be processed...
08/04/2020 8:01 AM
City announces new plans for Day Center
City of Rochester leaders and community partners are announcing a new plan to provide services to individuals experiencing homelessness.
07/31/2020 11:53 AM
City of Rochester Announces Recommended Appointment of Wendy Turri as Public Works Director
Wendy Turri, current Deputy Public Works Director of Environmental Services, has been recommended for the role of Director of Public Works for the City of Rochester. She has been serving as the interim role since the fall of 2019. The City Council is being asked to support the recommendation...
07/30/2020 10:52 AM
City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department Announce Temporary Closure of Cascade Lake Beach
The Parks & Recreation Department has been testing the water at Cascade Lake and the bacteria levels were elevated this past week. Due to the levels, warning signs were posted. The water was tested again on July 28, 2020 and the bacteria results received on July 29, 2020 were considerably higher...
07/29/2020 1:43 PM
Residential parking permit enforcement resumes Aug. 3
Starting August 3, a valid permit will again be required to park a vehicle in Rochester’s 14 residential parking permit zones.
07/27/2020
City of Rochester Mask Order to Expire with New Executive Order from Governor Walz
As of July 25, 2020, per the Governor's Executive Order 20-81, people in Minnesota are required to wear a face covering in all public indoor spaces and businesses, unless alone. The City of Rochester’s face covering Order will expire at 11:59 p.m. on July 24, 2020 due to the new state Order.
07/22/2020 3:49 PM
City of Rochester Launches Downtown Waterfront Small Area Plan
The City of Rochester is launching the Downtown Waterfront S.E. Small Area Plan (DWSE SAP), which is a 60+ acre study area located southeast of the downtown core and has approximately 1,600 feet of Zumbro River frontage. The plan will include visionary concepts that are people centric...
07/22/2020 1:49 PM
Rochester, MN Joins National Clean Energy Challenge
The City of Rochester is taking on the challenge to see how it stacks up to other cities across the nation when it comes to clean energy successes. Thirty communities in five states are taking the Sustainable States Community Energy Challenge, which offers tools and support to assess clean energy...
07/21/2020 9:01 AM
Second Phase of CARES Funding Allocated by Rochester City Council
The Rochester City Council has approved a plan for investing $5.1M dollars in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) funding. The funding originated from the federal government and was allocated to the City of Rochester by the State of Minnesota.
07/20/2020 4:26 PM
Rochester Recognized for Environmental Sustainability Efforts
The City of Rochester received an award for being a Step 4 and 5 city in the Minnesota GreenStep program. Rochester is one of 140 participating cities and tribal nations in the 10-year-old challenge, assistance, and recognition program.
07/20/2020 10:29 AM
Rochester Police Department to Launch Digital Data Dashboard
During the June 11, 2020 Virtual Town Hall event, the Rochester Police Department was asked and committed to creating a digital dashboard within 30 days. The initial dashboard will be launched on July 10, 2020. The dashboard will include information such as use of force data.
07/10/2020 2:37 PM
Route 26 Detour inbound to Downtown
Starting Monday, July 13, Route 26 will follow a detour to avoid construction at the intersection of Center St and 6 Ave NW.
07/10/2020
City of Rochester and Olmsted County Respond to Heat Advisory
The City of Rochester and Olmsted County announce ways for community members to stay safe and “beat the heat” during the hot weather that is expected on July 8, 2020. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory and local officials believe it is important to provide recommendations...
07/08/2020 7:35 AM
Emergency Declaration Amendment Requiring Masks in Indoor Public Spaces in Rochester, MN
On July 6, 2020, Mayor Kim Norton signed and the City Council voted to support the third amendment to the existing Emergency Declaration, requiring individuals to wear a face covering while in any indoor public space in Rochester, MN. The signed amendment can be found here and it will take effect...
07/06/2020 3:52 PM
Rochester Police Department Continues to Investigate Incident at Cascade Lake Park
The Rochester Police Department, Rochester Fire Department and other emergency crews responded to Cascade Lake Park at approximately 6:51 p.m. on June 27, 2020. The departments were made aware of a child who was missing and last seen in the lake. The child was located, brought to shore and CPR...
07/02/2020 11:15 AM
City of Rochester and Olmsted County Respond to Upcoming Heat
The City of Rochester and Olmsted County announce ways for community members to stay safe and “beat the heat” during the hot weather that is expected on July 2, July 3 and July 4, 2020. While temperatures are not fully in a range of being a heat advisory, local officials believe it is still...
07/02/2020 10:43 AM
Police Policy Oversight Commission to Hold Use of Force Policy Listening Session in Partnership with Diversity Council
On Wednesday, July 1, 2020, the Rochester Police Policy Oversight Commission (PPOC), in partnership with the Diversity Council, will host a community listening session. This session will be used to obtain input and feedback from residents on three use of force policies presently under review...
06/30/2020 6:34 AM
Enforcement in residential permit parking zones pushed back
Enforcement by Rochester Police Department was set to resume on July 1, but a new target date of August 3 has now been set.
06/30/2020
Rochester Police Department and Emergency Crews Respond to Possible Drowning
The Rochester Police Department, Rochester Fire Department and other emergency crews responded to Cascade Lake Park at approximately 6:51 p.m. on June 27, 2020. The Rochester Police Department was made aware of a child who was missing and last seen in the lake. Individuals at the lake had...
06/27/2020 8:48 PM
City Council to Be Asked to Support Mayor Kim Norton’s Emergency Declaration Amendment Requiring Masks in City Facilities
On June 27, 2020, Mayor Kim Norton signed the second amendment to the existing Emergency Declaration, which will now require individuals to wear a face covering while in a City of Rochester facility. This requirement is coupled with a strong encouragement of individuals to wear face coverings...
06/27/2020 7:38 PM