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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...

Rochester Police Department (RPD) is releasing information pursuant to Minnesota Statute 253D.32 regarding individuals committed to the Department of Human Services (DHS) Minnesota Sex Offender Progra...

Applications are due Monday, August 17, 2026, by 4:30 p.m.

Riverside Music Series is scheduled to continue as planned. As of 1:30 p.m., July 19, 2026, Rochester Public Music is monitoring air quality and sharing parking and wayfinding information to help gues...

The City of Rochester invites the community back to Soldiers Field Memorial Park on Friday, Sept. 4, for the full fireworks show residents were expecting on July 4. In the event of inclement weather, ...

Participating is simple. Residents are invited to respond to the prompt: “Every day I…” Submit responses online by August 15th: polco.us/spwd7c

The City of Rochester has received more than $928,000 in grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to support tree planting and maintenance projects that will strengthen R...

The City of Rochester is aware of a recent social media video posted by the owner of Townies regarding the air conditioning system at the Soldiers Field Golf Course clubhouse. City staff had been acti...

Construction to repair or replace defective sidewalks and pedestrian ramps in Sidewalk Improvement District (SID) 2 – NC is underway. 

The City of Rochester has launched the first phase of the 2026 National Community Survey (NCS), with approximately 4,500 randomly selected households receiving mailed invitations to participate. The s...