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Rochester Public Transit (RPT) is proud to recognize bus operator Chris Daniels for earning 2nd place in the Large Bus category at Minnesota’s 39th Annual Statewide Bus Roadeo, held Saturday, July 18,...

Saturday, July 25 through end of service on Monday, July 27

The McQuillan Splash Pad will open Saturday, July 25. Final inspections have been completed, and the City looks forward to welcoming residents and visitors to Rochester's newest splash pad.

Routes 21, 102 and 116 will be detoured off East Center Street from July 29 through Sept. 3 due to construction.

Routes 550 and 203 will serve the RCTC West Lot as an alternative Park & Ride location while the fair is underway.

In accordance with Minnesota’s Community Notification Act, the Rochester Police Department is releasing information regarding Robert Martinez, a risk Level 3 registrant on the predatory offender regis...

The Silver Lake Splash Pad is temporarily closed due to a maintenance issue that requires a replacement part. The replacement part is being ordered, and the splash pad will reopen once repairs are co...

The Armory Lot and the Power Plant Lot will be closed from Friday, July 24 through Thursday, July 30. 

July 20, 2026 – ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA – With summertime bringing an increase in recreational vehicle use, the City of Rochester is reminding residents of the existing parking and storage regulations of...