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Community encouraged to attend 6th Street Bridge and Riverfront Improvements project open house
Open house is Tuesday, March 26 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
03/11/2024 11:31 AM
City of Rochester Seeks Proposals for Regional Sports & Recreation Complex Operations Partner
The City of Rochester invites Sports Complex programming and operations firms to submit proposals for the Regional Sports and Recreation Complex Request for Proposals (RFP). This is the next step in advancing the project following the completion of the Gaps Analysis & Preliminary Design report...
03/05/2024 12:14 PM
Two Art Installations Proposed for Cascade Lake Park
The Rochester Parks & Recreation Department seeks Park Board approval for two proposed art installations at Cascade Lake Park on March 7, 2024. The proposed installations are from Minnesota-based artists and this work is being done in partnership with the Rochester Art Center (RAC).
03/04/2024 4:05 PM
Vote in the March 5 Presidential Primary
Minnesota’s presidential primary election is tomorrow, March 5, 2024. Olmsted County and the City of Rochester encourage all eligible voters to participate.
03/04/2024
Soldiers Field Memorial Golf Course and driving range at Northern Hills to open Saturday, March 2
Annual passes can be purchased at Soldiers Field, Hadley Creek, and the Parks & Recreation office.
03/01/2024
Mayor Norton attends White House event recognizing the Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger
Mayors commit to taking local action to end hunger in our communities
03/01/2024
Registration for A Litter Bit Better 2024 is now open!
This year’s event will take place April 27 to May 5.
02/28/2024 1:18 PM
Applicants sought for City of Rochester Ethical Practices Board
Rochester residents are encouraged to apply for one of these volunteer positions through the end of business on March 29
02/28/2024 10:01 AM
Rochester Public Library Municipal ID Cards Now Available
The Rochester Public Library officially kicks off the Library Municipal ID Card program.
02/27/2024
Seasonal load limits in effect on Rochester streets
Seasonal load limits go into effect on February 26
02/23/2024 3:08 PM
Controlled burns will occur at Assisi Heights
The training activity will occur on February 26, beginning at 1:00 p.m.
02/21/2024 11:20 AM
Rolling Green playground renovation Open House
Opportunities for feedback on improvements at Rolling Green Park
02/12/2024 8:29 AM
Direct balloting for March 5 presidential primary begins Friday
Absentee in-person direct balloting for the March 5, 2024, presidential primary begins Friday, February 16, 2024. Direct balloting allows voters to insert their ballots directly into a tabulator at the direct balloting location.
02/12/2024
City of Rochester Names New Director of Public Works
Tyler Niemeyer has been selected as the next Public Works Director for the City of Rochester.
02/05/2024 7:08 PM
Results for America awards the City of Rochester with Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities Certification for exceptional use of data
The City of Rochester has been named one of 12 cities that have achieved certification for exceptional data capabilities to inform policy decisions, allocate funding, improve services, evaluate program effectiveness, and engage residents.
01/23/2024
Voting absentee in the 2024 presidential primary
Beginning Friday, January 19, 2024, through Monday, March 4, 2024, eligible voters in in Olmsted County can vote absentee in the March 5, 2024, presidential primary.
01/16/2024
Open House: Valley Drive NW traffic management improvements
Teammates will meet with neighbors on January 24 from 6:45 to 8:00 p.m.
01/11/2024 8:17 AM
What to expect from snow plows this winter
The amount of time it takes to clear streets depends on the amount of snow the city receives.
01/08/2024 12:13 PM
Park Department seeks feedback on Skate Park improvements
Online survey open through Jan 16
01/02/2024 4:43 PM
Mayor Norton and City of Rochester earn national recognition in efforts to encourage active living
The City of Rochester and Mayor Kim Norton announce the completion of the 2023 Move with the Mayor (R) (MWTM) Fall Fit Challenge and celebrate success in achieving the Gold Level in the Step It Up! Success Roadmap, the highest level of achievement.
12/28/2023