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To recognize Preservation Month, the City Hall dome lights will shine maroon on Wednesday, May 27. 

The City of Rochester has released the 2026 Summer Fun & City Resources magazine, which will be mailed directly to nearly 64,000 residential mailboxes. Residents will find information about City s...

In accordance with Minnesota’s Community Notification Act, the Rochester Police Department is releasing information regarding Dontae Hampton, a Level 3 registrant.

Severe weather can develop quickly and understanding how emergency alerts work helps everyone stay prepared and informed. Whether it’s outdoor warning sirens, mobile phone alerts or other notification...

Cascade Lake Beach, Foster Arend Beach and the Lincolnshire Splash Pad will open Saturday, May 23, kicking off summer water recreation opportunities across the city. The Soldiers Field Aquatic Center ...

A new program designed to help residents improve indoor air quality, better understand their home energy use and connect with resources that support healthier, more efficient living environments.

The Riverside Music Series returns to downtown Rochester this summer with five free Sunday night concerts at Mayo Park, featuring nationally recognized artists alongside regional and local opening act...

It is unlikely that cable or livestreaming of the meeting will be available. A full recording of the meeting will be uploaded and available tomorrow at rochestermn.gov/agendas. 

The City of Rochester thanks local lawmakers and their colleagues from across Minnesota for their bipartisan work during the 2026 legislative session and for supporting priorities important to Rochest...

The City of Rochester Parks and Recreation Department has received an Award of Excellence in the Park & Facility category from the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) for the Soldiers...