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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 and Cascade Lake Beach are tested weekly throughout the summer to help provide a safe swimming experience. Bacteria levels can increase for a variety of reasons, including runoff after heavy rainfall, wildlife in the area and hot weather.
Cascade Lake Beach will be retested next week. Updates will be shared on the City's website and Facebook page.
Foster Arend Beach remains open daily from noon to 8 p.m.
The City thanks residents for their patience and understanding as staff work to protect the health and safety of the community.
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.
The Rochester City Council will consider an agreement related to the transition of transit operations services at its upcoming meeting on Monday, July 6. As Rochester Public Transit continues to prepare for future service needs, including the implementation of Link Bus Rapid Transit, the proposed action would support a coordinated transition between operating partners.
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 Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).
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 make Rochester a healthy, active and connected community.
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 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.
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 program “Cool Place to Be.”
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.
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