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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 services, seasonal events, recreational opportunities and community resources.
In accordance with Minnesota’s Community Notification Act, the Rochester Police Department is releasing information regarding Dontae Hampton, a Level 3 registrant.
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 will open Friday, June 5, followed by the newly improved Silver Lake Pool and Silver Lake Splash Pad on Monday, June 8. The new McQuillan Splash Pad will also be available for residents to enjoy throughout the summer season.
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 acts across a range of musical genres. Concerts run from July 12 through August 9 and are free and open to the public.
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 Rochester residents and the broader region.
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 Field Memorial Park Improvements. The award recognizes outstanding achievements in parks and recreation across Minnesota.
· Beginning May 18, public access to the Rochester Recreation Center and 125 LIVE will be from Elton Hills Drive, only
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