City of Rochester
Recent News About City of Rochester
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Olmsted County is home to 20 registered sex offenders in Q2
The Minnesota Public Registrant Search shows one more registered sex offender living in Olmsted County in the second quarter of 2023, compared to the previous quarter.
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The Registry shows 19 sex offenders living in Olmsted County in Q1
The Minnesota Public Registrant Search shows four more registered sex offenders living in Olmsted County in the first quarter of 2023, compared to the previous quarter.
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Olmsted County is home to 20 registered sex offenders in May
One more sex offender living in Olmsted County in May compared to the previous month, according to the Minnesota Public Registrant Search.
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Reopening of 2 Avenue S
The on-site engineering firm responsible for assessing the structural issues at Rochester Tower Condominiums has advised the City of Rochester that all shoring operations have been completed and conditions are stable.
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Open House: Proposed Building Energy Benchmarking Policy
The City of Rochester invites owners and operators of buildings 50,000 ft2 and larger to attend an upcoming open house to learn about the City’s Proposed Building Energy Benchmarking Policy.
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Potential work stoppage by RPT drivers the week of June 5 may affect transit service
The City of Rochester’s contracted transit operator, Transdev U.S., and the union representing Rochester Public Transit (RPT) bus drivers, Amalgamated Transit Worker Union (ATU) Local 1005, are scheduled to begin mediation on June 5, 2023 in an attempt to get the two parties to agree on a new contract in Rochester.
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City of Rochester Receives Donation of 40 “Tree Trust” Trees
The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department is coordinating the planting of 40 trees at Southern Woods Park (4982 11 Ave SW) on June 5 from 3:00-6:00 p.m.
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Update Regarding Proactive Evacuation of Rochester Towers Condominium Due to Structural Concerns
During the June 2, 2023 Press Conference held at 7:00 p.m. the following information was shared:
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Rochester Civic Music’s 2023 "Think Bank Down by the Riverside"; Band Lineup and Dates Announced
One of Rochester, Minnesota's most anticipated summer music events returns for its 31st season in Mayo Park. Rochester Civic Music has released the band lineup for the 2023 “Think Bank Down by the Riverside” series which features local bands opening for can't-miss headliners, including Minnesota's own beloved singer-songwriter Charlie Parr, ‘60s psychedelic progressive rock pioneers Vanilla Fudge, country music up-and-comer Avery Anna, and Grammy nominated all-female '90s R&B legends En Vogue.
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City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department Announces Opening of Silver Lake Pool & Beaches for Summer Season
The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department shares details on several options for outdoor aquatics this summer.
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New Sustainability & Resiliency Commission seeking applicants
On Monday, May 1 the Rochester City Council voted to repeal and replace Chapter 2-6 of the Rochester Code of Ordinance, renaming the Energy Commission to the Sustainability and Resiliency Commission.
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Rochester Civic Music receives Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund Grant to support the 2023 Global Music Series.
Rochester Civic Music is pleased to announce that it was among a select group of Minnesota arts organizations chosen to receive a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund grant.
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City of Rochester Thanks Local and State Lawmakers for Legislative Session
The City of Rochester thanks local lawmakers and their colleagues from across the state as the 2023 legislative session closed on May 22.
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The City of Rochester Celebrates National Public Works Week
The City of Rochester is celebrating its 145 public works professionals during National Public Works Week (May 21-27, 2023).
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Rochester Historic Preservation Commission to Review Soldiers Field Memorial Park for Local Historic Inventory
The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) will meet on May 23, 2023 to review the recommendation to modify the local historic inventory and no longer consider Soldiers Field Memorial Park (SFMP) for possible local landmark designation.
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The Registry shows 19 sex offenders living in Olmsted County in April
Olmsted County is home to same number of registered sex offenders in April compared to the previous month, according to the Minnesota Public Registrant Search.
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Community Encouraged to Participate in Open House for Regional Sports and Recreation Gaps Analysis
The community is invited and encouraged to attend a Community Open House on May 16, 2023 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Mayo High School (1420 11th Avenue Southeast, Enter Door 6).
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City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department Seeks Community Feedback on Urban Dog Park
The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department, in partnership with the Park Board, is exploring the options for a 5,000 – 8,000 square foot dog park in either Cook Park or Kutzky Park.
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Rochester Civic Music’s 2023 forWARD Neighborhood Park Concerts; Band Lineup, Dates, and Parks Announced
Rochester Civic Music is announcing the band lineup, dates, and venues for the 2023 forWARD Neighborhood Park Concerts.
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City of Rochester to Hold Open House Events for Zoning Map Update
The City of Rochester Community Development Department is kicking off a project to update the City’s zoning map.