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Minnesota’s General Election is tomorrow, November 3, 2026. Olmsted County and the City of Rochester encourage all eligible voters to participate.

Applications accepted through the end of business day on Monday, November 30.

On October 29 around 2:45 p.m., officers were dispatched to a report of shots fired.

The City of Rochester is seeking community members interested in serving on several City boards and commissions. These volunteer opportunities allow residents to get involved in local government, sha...

In accordance with Minnesota’s Community Notification Act, the Rochester Police Department (RPD) is releasing information regarding Gerald Becker, a risk Level 3 registrant in the predatory offender r...

RPD is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian.

The City of Rochester invites community members to learn more about the Reimagine Sixth Avenue W project at one of the following open houses:   Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Spyhouse Coff...

On Tuesday, November 3, anyone using public transit to get to their polling place may do so for free.

The ordinance implements alternate side parking requirements for vehicles parked on city streets and in the bulb (circular part) of cul-de-sacs from November 1 to April 1. Seasonal parking requirement...

During this single‑day closure, vehicle traffic will be detoured around the intersection. At least one sidewalk on each side of Broadway Avenue is expected to remain open for pedestrians.