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Construction activity on the Link Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project continues as Rochester moves deeper into the 2026 construction season. Crews have been busy making visible progress along the corridor, helping keep the project on pace for its first fare-free Link rides in Fall 2027. With work now past the early-season ramp-up, the Rochester workforce, residents, and visitors will see construction expand to new areas of the corridor as the project reaches important midyear milestones.
The City of Rochester has once again received the highest municipal credit ratings possible, earning AAA from Standard & Poor's and Aaa from Moody's. The bond rating agencies identified ongoing economic development, a strong financial position, and the City's low leverage and fixed costs as key strengths contributing to the ratings.
July 4 operations at Soldiers Field Aquatic Center will be:
Open swim from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
No morning designated lazy river water walking, lap swim or toddler time
The City of Rochester Street Maintenance team will begin the 2026 Chip Seal project the week of June 29.
The Armory Lot (Broadway Avenue N and 2nd Street NW) will be closed on Tuesday, June 23 for routine crack sealing.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), in collaboration with federal partners, has identified three areas in the City of Rochester that will be aerially managed to slow the spread of spongy moth in Minnesota.
Final construction work is underway at the McQuillan Splash Pad as crews prepare to open the facility to the public.
The City of Rochester and Experience Rochester invite the community to celebrate Independence Day and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence at 4th Fest: Rochester Celebrates America, a free, family-friendly celebration on Saturday, July 4 from 5:00 – 10:15 p.m. at Soldiers Field Memorial Park.
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