2024 Candidate filing for local offices up for election

The candidate filing period is Tuesday, May 21 at 8:00 a.m. through Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.,

05/14/2024 9:53 AM

Coming Soon - City of Rochester 311 Service

The City of Rochester will join other municipalities and agencies nationwide in offering a 311 service, which will be available to residents, businesses and visitors Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. While there is not yet a set date for the start of the Rochester 311 service, it is expected to

05/13/2024 12:00 PM

Mayor Norton invites the community to Move With The Mayor this May

Residents are invited to improve their mental and physical health by participating in Move with the Mayor during the month of May!

05/09/2024 1:43 PM

Rochester Celebrates Building Safety Month

The City celebrates its 30-plus building safety professionals during Building Safety Month.

05/09/2024 10:37 AM

City Encourages Community to Participate in “No Mow May”

Parks & Rec encouraging participation in “No Mow May” for the fifth consecutive year.

04/30/2024 11:27 AM

Community Feedback Sought for Community Development Block Grant Funding

Resident participation is critical in identifying needs and priority needs in the Rochester area, primarily for low- and moderate-income residents and those with special needs.

04/19/2024 10:59 AM

City names new Sustainability Coordinator

Following a nationwide search, Kayla Betzold has been named Sustainability Coordinator for the City of Rochester

04/16/2024 12:23 PM

City of Rochester responds to racial slur on City pedestrian bridge

04/15/2024 6:02 PM

Open House: 22 Avenue NW traffic management improvements

Event is on April 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

04/11/2024 7:20 AM

Construction Accelerates After Winter Slowdown at Soldiers Field Memorial Park

Soldiers Field Memorial Park is gearing up for an active construction season as the spring season arrives. Several exciting projects are underway to enhance the park's amenities for resident and visitor enjoyment.

04/10/2024 8:54 AM

Public Works construction projects in 2024

The Rochester Public Works Department has numerous construction projects slated for 2024.

04/09/2024 2:54 PM

Mill and overlay of various streets to begin

Curb repairs are scheduled to begin Thursday, April 4. Milling is scheduled to begin Monday, April 22.

04/04/2024 1:30 PM

Women’s Expo invites local girls and women to explore a career as a firefighter

The Rochester Fire Department Women’s Expo on Sunday, May 19.

04/02/2024 9:30 AM

East Playground Closure at Soldiers Field Memorial Park Starting April 1

The Parks and Recreation Department announces temporarily closing the East Playground at Soldiers Field Memorial Park. This closure, commencing April 1 and anticipated to last until approximately May 15, 2024, is a key phase in the ongoing enhancements and upgrades being made across the park as...

03/29/2024 4:34 PM

Rochester Parks & Rec earns Fields of Excellence Award

National award recognizes hard work and dedication of field crews.

03/27/2024

Lime scooters and e-bikes returning this spring

Vehicles will start appearing in early April.

03/26/2024

Hot Air Balloon Incident

Around 6:50 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, Rochester Fire and Police Departments responded to a hot air balloon accident along Highway 63 between 40th Street SE and 48th Street SE.

03/20/2024 10:00 PM

City of Rochester Appoints Interim Director of Transit and Parking Department

The City of Rochester has appointed Ia Xiong as the Interim Director of the newly established Transit and Parking Department. The appointment follows the City Council approval of the recommendation that transit and parking services move from a division of Public Works to a separate department...

03/20/2024 1:24 PM

City of Rochester Seeks Community Help Ahead of Anticipated Snow Fall

With snow in the forecast and below-average temperatures expected, the City is asking those who park on the street to follow the Seasonal Parking Requirements to allow plows to clear snow from the roadway from March 21 – March 27, 2024. Due to limited snow accumulation and unseasonably warm...

03/20/2024 8:09 AM

Controlled burns to take place Thursday in Rochester

The Rochester Fire Department (RFD) and Rochester Parks & Recreation Department is planning to conduct grass/prairie maintenance on Thursday, March 21, if conditions allow.

03/20/2024