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Final construction work at the McQuillan Splash Pad is complete, but the facility's opening will be delayed approximately two to three more weeks while awaiting a required final inspection by the Minn...

The City of Rochester is joining communities across the country in celebrating National Park and Recreation Month this July, recognizing the parks, trails, programs and dedicated staff, which help mak...

The Rochester City Clerk's Office reminds residents interested in serving on the Rochester School Board that the candidate filing period opens Tuesday, July 14, and closes Tuesday, July 28, 2026. 

Rochester residents and visitors have multiple opportunities to celebrate Independence Day and America's 250th anniversary on Saturday, July 4. The City of Rochester and Experience Rochester invite th...

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Advisory for Rochester from Monday, June 29 through Thursday, July 2. In response, Rochester Public Transit (RPT) is activating the fare-free pr...

Rochester City Council President Randy Schubring has been appointed to serve a three-year term on the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) Board of Directors. LMC is a membership association made up of o...

Construction activity on the Link Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project continues as Rochester moves deeper into the 2026 construction season. Crews have been busy making visible progress along the corrido...

The City of Rochester has once again received the highest municipal credit ratings possible, earning AAA from Standard & Poor's and Aaa from Moody's. The bond rating agencies identified ongoing ec...

July 4 operations at Soldiers Field Aquatic Center will be:  Open swim from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  No morning designated lazy river water walking, lap swim or toddler time 

The City of Rochester Street Maintenance team will begin the 2026 Chip Seal project the week of June 29.