Preparing for the March 5 presidential primary

12/18/2023

Rochester Public Music Seeks Bands for Down by the Riverside and forWARD Park Concert Series

Rochester Public Music (RPM) is seeking applications from area bands interested in performing as opening acts for the 2024 Down by the Riverside concerts or the forWARD Park Concerts. This is a paid performance opportunity and all submissions will be considered for either concert series. The...

12/15/2023 1:30 PM

City of Rochester Appoints Finance Director

The City of Rochester has announced the appointment of Brian J. Anderson as the Finance Director following a national search. This appointment comes with the retirement of longtime director, Dale Martinson, who served the City for almost 30 years. Anderson will start in the role in early January...

12/12/2023 1:56 PM

Property owners reminded to remove snow and ice from sidewalks and paths

When snow is here, you have 24 hours to clear!

11/27/2023 7:47 AM

Eagle Ridge Playground Renovation

The Parks and Recreation Department is seeking input on playground renovations at Eagle Ridge Park

11/16/2023 9:01 AM

Charges filed against former City employee, following incident at library

The Olmsted County Attorney’s Office charged a former City employee who worked part-time with RPL with Interference with Privacy, a gross misdemeanor offense on November 8.

11/08/2023 3:43 PM

Rochester Voters Approve Half-Percent Sales Tax Renewal to Invest $205 Million in Four Major City Projects

Rochester voters approved a proposal to renew the City’s half-percent sales tax to invest $205 million in street projects, flood control, water quality work, an economic vitality fund, and a new regional sports and recreation complex.

11/07/2023 11:32 PM

Lime services paused over the winter

Lime e-bikes and electric scooters are being collected this week to be stored for the winter season.

11/06/2023 2:21 PM

Building the City’s Future: Equity in the Built Environment Program Empowers 11th Grade Economics Students

On October 26, 2023, John Marshall High School's 11th-grade Economics students will take center stage at the Chateau Theatre for the Downtown Business Pitch day with sessions between 9:45 – 11:15 a.m. and 12:45-2:15 p.m. The event is focused on career exposure and promotes innovation and...

10/24/2023 8:22 AM

Open House: 51 Street NW traffic management improvement

Public Works teammates will meet with neighbors on November 1 .

10/18/2023 9:17 AM

Rochester Civic Music to Present Acclaimed Jordanian Singer Farah Siraj with Special Guests the Honors Choirs of Southeast Minnesota

10/16/2023 8:26 AM

City of Rochester Encourages Area Youth to Participate in Statewide Mayor for a Day Essay Contest

The contest is open to Minnesota students in fourth, fifth or sixth grades this school year.

10/13/2023 3:16 PM

Technology and Equipment Issues Anticipated Surrounding Cable Broadcast of Public Meetings; Additional Viewing Options Available

Community members are encouraged to use one of the alternate ways of viewing/attending the Study Session and City Council Meetings on October 16.

10/13/2023 2:06 PM

Rochester Places 8 out of 100 in SparkAmerica Fall Fit City Challenge

Mayor Kim Norton announces the completion of a successful SparkAmerica Fall Fit City Challenge in Rochester, MN as part of the Move with the Mayor(R) Physical Activity Initiative. Rochester finished in 8th place, with 100 other communities participating in this semi-annual challenge. The Fall...

10/12/2023 3:23 PM

Lincolnshire Neighborhood Traffic Management Pilot Project

This pilot project allows for a trial period to measure the effectiveness and gauge public acceptance of the improvements prior to moving forward with the full design and construction.

10/12/2023 1:41 PM

City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department Earns National Accreditation in Parks and Recreation

The City of Rochester Parks and Recreation Department joined the ranks of 200 elite park and recreation agencies across the country by earning accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)...

10/12/2023 8:15 AM

Community Development Department receives Planning Excellence Award for the Unified Development Code

The City of Rochester Community Development Department has won the Planning Excellence Award from American Planning Association, Minnesota for the Rochester Unified Development Code. Community Development teammates, along with other award recipients, were honored at the American Planning...

10/09/2023 10:39 AM

City of Rochester Boards and Commissions Seeking Applicants

The City of Rochester is seeking applicants to fill open positions on various Boards and Commissions. Applications are always accepted and priority consideration for these vacancies is on October 31, 2023.

10/05/2023 9:52 AM

City of Rochester Shares Educational Resource Videos to Inform the Community about Upcoming Referendum

The City of Rochester has produced a series of educational videos in English, Spanish and Somali to help inform residents about the November referendum, seeking to renew the City’s local sales tax to support four major public investments; an economic vitality fund, street reconstruction, flood...

10/04/2023 2:44 PM

Rochester receives Urban and Community Forest Grant

$1 million Urban and Community Forest Grant awarded to City by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service

09/19/2023 3:55 PM