Vote in the November 5 General Election

Minnesota’s General Election is tomorrow, November 5, 2024.

11/04/2024

RPT Schedule Changes Effective November 4, 2024

Rochester Public Transit (RPT) service changes will go into effect on November 4, 2024, and riders are advised to review them carefully.

10/22/2024

Rochester City Council Approves Mason Pooler as Chief of Rochester Fire Department

The Rochester City Council approved City Administrator Alison Zelms’ recommendation to appoint Mason Pooler as the next Chief of the Rochester Fire Department (RFD)

10/21/2024

Direct balloting for November 2024 General Election begins Friday

Absentee in-person direct balloting for the November 5 General Election begins Friday, October 18, 2024.

10/14/2024

Mayor Norton to attend CityLab 2024 in Mexico City

Hosted by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Aspen Institute

10/14/2024

Reminder: Signs not permitted in the right-of-way

This includes the area commonly known as the "boulevard"

10/14/2024

Fire Prevention Week: Smoke Alarms - Make Them WORK For You

Rochester Fire Department invites the public to visit a fire station Oct. 9, 11, 12.

10/02/2024

Voting absentee in the November General Election

Beginning Friday, September 20, 2024, eligible voters in Minnesota can vote absentee for the November 5, 2024, General Election. Absentee ballots can be requested through the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State.

09/17/2024

Mayor Norton, partners deliver fresh apples to Rochester schools

Effort boosts local agriculture, addresses hunger and promotes equity

09/17/2024

Rochester Fire Department Responds to HazMat Situation

RFD was dispatched to a report of a semi rollover at the intersection of Interstate 90 and Hwy 52.

08/29/2024

Public Comment Sought for County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan

Feedback requested before August 27

08/14/2024 11:11 AM

Ramp 6 to close for restoration August 16 to 18

08/14/2024 8:54 AM

Move with the Mayor Achieves Gold Level in the Roadmap to Active, Connected Communities

Efforts promote social connectivity, physical activity, and mental health

08/05/2024

Any Path Home: A shared purpose that everyone has a home

In Olmsted County, hundreds of adults are experiencing homelessness. Each person's story and needs are unique.

07/31/2024 1:00 PM

11th Avenue SW/NW walking audit and workshop

Saturday, August 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

07/29/2024 2:52 PM

Roadway Name Change: Wayne Stillman Pkwy SW

New street signage was installed on July 22

07/24/2024 11:08 AM

Comments discontinued on Social Media Channels

The City will no longer allow commenting on its social media channels

07/24/2024 8:49 AM

RPU project advances, enters Soldiers Field

Detour begins August 5.

07/23/2024

Direct balloting for August 2024 primary election begins Friday

Absentee in-person direct balloting for the August 13 primary election begins Friday, July 26, 2024. Direct balloting allows voters to insert their ballots directly into a tabulator at the direct balloting location.

07/22/2024

Artist Anne Labovitz reprises Art Center exhibit in downtown art plaza display

Located at the Parking Ramp 6 art plaza

07/19/2024