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Cascade Lake Beach has reopened after follow-up water testing confirmed bacteria levels have returned to a safe range for swimming.  The City routinely tests water quality at Cascade Lake Beach and...

This includes stick signs, sandwich boards and banners that promote businesses, garage sales or political candidates. The right-of-way includes public streets, bridges, medians, bike lanes, sidewalks,...

Community members are invited to attend the 2nd annual Disability Summit, "The Future is Accessible: Innovation in Disability Policy," on Friday, July 24, at the Rochester Community and Technical Coll...

The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department recognized two lifeguards, Matias Vega and Eoin Porrata, for their lifesaving actions. Sam Sonnabend, Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor and former ...

The City of Rochester has once again been recognized as a Steps 4 and 5 city through the Minnesota GreenStep Cities program, a statewide initiative that supports communities in advancing sustainabilit...

The Power Plant Lot will be closed on Wednesday, July 8.

The City of Rochester apologizes to everyone who came to the 4th Fest celebration anticipating a full fireworks show. We recognize the disappointment experienced by community members and visitors when...

WEATHER UPDATE: Due to anticipated inclement weather, 4th Fest fireworks at Soldiers Field Memorial Park will be starting early at 9:30 p.m. 

As part of the City's routine summer water quality monitoring, this week's testing found elevated bacteria levels at Cascade Lake Beach that require a temporary beach closure.  Foster Arend Beach a...

Beginning Monday, July 6, the playground and basketball courts at Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park will be fenced off and closed through the fall as construction gets underway.