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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, the rain date is Saturday, Sept. 5. Additional event details, including the start time, will be shared as they become available.
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 launched the first phase of the 2026 National Community Survey (NCS), with approximately 4,500 randomly selected households receiving mailed invitations to participate. The survey will be open to all Rochester residents from August 17 through September 7.
WEATHER UPDATE: Due to anticipated inclement weather, 4th Fest fireworks at Soldiers Field Memorial Park will be starting early at 9:30 p.m.
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 the community to 4th Fest: Rochester Celebrates America, a free, family-friendly celebration from 5-10:30 p.m. at Soldiers Field Memorial Park. Earlier in the day, the Rochester Community Band will present its free "July 4th Concert: Let Freedom Ring!" at the Canfield Amphitheater at Cascade Lake Park.
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 over 840 cities of all sizes from around the state that serves Minnesota cities through advocacy, education and training, policy development, risk management, and other services.
The passport program encourages residents to meet the Mayor, City Council President and City Councilmembers, learn more about their ward and discover how local government works. Community members can pick up a free passport at City Hall, the Rochester Public Library and community events throughout the summer.
The City of Rochester has received a Large City Honorable Mention in the 2026 Mayors’ Climate Protection Awards, presented by the United States Conference of Mayors and Walmart. The recognition honors the City of Rochester’s Thermal Energy Network, the first active thermal energy network in Minnesota.
Mayor Kim Norton is attending the 94th Annual Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) this week. She will be joining more than 200 other local leaders to discuss the latest challenges facing American cities, such as housing affordability, public safety, infrastructure investment, local-federal partnerships, artificial intelligence and immigration policy.
The City of Rochester invites community members to learn more about the Reimagining Sixth Avenue W project.
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