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The City of Rochester has received more than $928,000 in grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to support tree planting and maintenance projects that will strengthen Rochester's urban forest, improve neighborhood resilience and expand access to the benefits trees provide throughout the community. 

The City of Rochester is aware of a recent social media video posted by the owner of Townies regarding the air conditioning system at the Soldiers Field Golf Course clubhouse. City staff had been actively working to address issues with the aging air conditioning system and coordinating repairs to keep it operational. Early last week, the system experienced a major failure, and it was determined that the system must be replaced rather than repaired.

Construction to repair or replace defective sidewalks and pedestrian ramps in Sidewalk Improvement District (SID) 2 – NC is underway. 

The City of Rochester has launched the first phase of the 2026 National Community Survey (NCS), with approximately 4,500 randomly selected households receiving mailed invitations to participate. The survey will be open to all Rochester residents from August 17 through September 7.

In effect Monday, July 13 through Thursday, July 16

The Silver Lake Pool is closed for the remainder of today, Saturday, July 11, due to a water contamination incident. The pool will remain closed while staff complete all required disinfection procedures to ensure the water meets public health and safety standards.

·   Please note that downtown construction may add a few extra turns to your trip, and some walking and biking routes near Civic Center Drive and the bridge remain closed. We encourage everyone to review the Downtown Construction Map to plan your route.

As of 12:28 p.m., July 11, 2026, Riverside Music Series is scheduled to continue as planned. Rochester Public Music is sharing parking and wayfinding information to help guests plan for Riverside Music Series at Mayo Park.

Construction near the Mayo Civic Center may affect some streets, sidewalks, and usual routes. Guests are encouraged to allow extra time and review the City’s live Downtown Construction Navigation map before heading downtown. The map opens in the “Pedestrian” view, showing sidewalk and crosswalk impacts near Mayo Park and the Mayo Civic Center.

Free evening and weekend parking is available in nearby City-owned ramps, surface lots, and metered street spaces. Guests may also walk, bike, roll, carpool, or use downtown parking options within walking distance of Mayo Park.

For parking information, visit the Mayo Civic Center parking page.

Last updated: 12:28 p.m., July 11, 2026.