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The City of Rochester has received a Large City Honorable Mention in the 2026 Mayors’ Climate Protection Awards, presented by the United States Conference of Mayors and Walmart. The recognition honors the City of Rochester’s Thermal Energy Network, the first active thermal energy network in Minnesota.
Congratulations to Lt. Jean Valere for graduating from the National Command & Staff College, an intensive graduate-level leadership education program.
Mayor Kim Norton is attending the 94th Annual Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) this week. She will be joining more than 200 other local leaders to discuss the latest challenges facing American cities, such as housing affordability, public safety, infrastructure investment, local-federal partnerships, artificial intelligence and immigration policy.
The City of Rochester invites community members to learn more about the Reimagining Sixth Avenue W project.
Beginning on June 8, the intersection of 14th Avenue SW and 2nd Street SW will be closed for two weeks.
The City of Rochester is inviting residents and businesses to show their pride and support a welcoming community through a new yard sign initiative. Free yard signs and window decals featuring the messages “Welcome, You Belong Here” and “Building Community, All People at a Time” will be available while supplies last (1,000 total).
The City of Rochester continues its commitment to acknowledging and addressing the legacy of discriminatory property covenants through participation in the Just Deeds Coalition. The Coalition was established to help communities and property owners discharge (remove) racially restrictive covenants from property titles. This service is offered at no cost to property owners.
The City invites all residents to bike to work, run errands or simply enjoy a morning ride as a way to support a healthy, active lifestyle and strengthen Rochester’s vibrant biking community. Whether commuting to an office, working from home, retired or just curious about biking, everyone is welcome to participate.
On May 24 around 10:45 p.m., officers were dispatched to 2280 Superior Dr. NW on a report of a shooting in the parking lot. Preliminary investigation indicated a male shot and injured two females.
To recognize Preservation Month, the City Hall dome lights will shine maroon on Wednesday, May 27.
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