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This site uses the Open Source Content Management System Plone and has been designed to be completely accessible and usable, working in accordance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG v1.0). If there is anything on this site — accessibility or validation related — that is not according to the standard, please contact the Site Administration, and not the Plone Team.

Access keys

Access keys are a navigation device enabling you to get around this web site using your keyboard.

Available access keys

This site uses a setup that closely matches most international recommendations on access keys. These are:

  • 1 — Home Page
  • 2 — Skip to content
  • 3 — Site Map
  • 4 — Search field focus
  • 5 — Advanced Search
  • 6 — Site navigation tree
  • 9 — Contact information
  • 0 — Access Key details

Accessibility Statement

We have undertaken to use our knowledge and understanding of the ways in which different people access the Internet, to develop a web site that is clear and simple for everybody to use.

Validation

We have used XHTML 1.0 and CSS that conforms to specification, as laid out by the W3C because we believe that usability and accessibility must have a solid foundation. If anything on this web site does not validate correctly, please contact the Site Administration, and not the Plone Team.

We have also endeavoured to achieve AA accessibility as measured against version 1.0 of the WCAG. We are aware however, that a number of the checkpoints of the WCAG are subjective — and although we are sure that we have met them squarely, there may be instances where interpretation may vary.

Rochester Area News

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311 Service (March 11, 2025)

March 11, 2025 – ROCHESTER, MINN. – The City of Rochester is excited to celebrate National 311 Day by highlighting its 311 service. Launched in October 2024, 311 is designed to make it easier for residents, businesses and visitors to connect with City services and access information.   ... Read more ...

2025 Call for Proposals Proposal Deadline: March 18, 2025 (3 p.m. ET) (March 09, 2025)

RWJF is launching the Local Data for Equitable Communities grant program that supports collecting, analyzing, and using data to catalyze action on timely issues within communities.   ... Read more ...

ISAIAH: Rochester Faith in MN Calendar and Strategic Missions (March 08, 2025)

Mar 2025 News and Call for Actions Feb 2025 News and Call for Actions Jan 2025 Rochester Faith in MN Calendar and Strategic Missions     ... Read more ...

Rochester International Relations Committee (March 06, 2025)

1. 2025 Sister City Trips: Japan, Germany 2. Rochester Sister City Application (Roles and Responsibilities) 3. Sister Cities Relationship Logs 4. IRC Meeting Logs   ... Read more ...

Build Wealth Housing Project Proposals (March 04, 2025)

PB Reporting ROCHESTER — A pair of housing developments is seeking to help first-generation homebuyers start building wealth, rather than continuing a cycle tied to paying monthly rent.   ... Read more ...

Link BRT a milestone project for Rochester (March 02, 2025)

DMC Feb 2025 Board Meeting Memo  City of Rochester Receives $84.92 Million Federal Grant for Transformative Link Bus Rapid Transit Project LINK Progress Report to City Council  Rochester eyes TIF to support Transit Village, Public Parking March 2, 2025 Update per PB Reporting   ... Read more ...

Mayo Clinic Study Participation Opportunity (February 28, 2025)

 Breathing Study: Enhancing Brain and Mental Health through Breathing Practice     ... Read more ...

City of Rochester Shares Results of National Community Survey (February 28, 2025)

The National Research Center (NRC) and City teammates shared Rochester’s results of the 2024 National Community Survey (NCS) at the February 24 Study Session.   ... Read more ...

Chateau Theatre Upkeep (February 16, 2025)

Feb 6, 2025 DMCC  Feb 3, 2025 City Council Proceedings PB Reporting     ... Read more ...

Housing Stats 5 Year Summary 2020 - 2025 (February 15, 2025)

5 Year Housing Demand vs Supply (Production) Rochester, Olmsted County, and Township Production  Avg Demand vs Avg Production Shortfall   ... Read more ...

Minnesota Selected for National Cohort Around Dual Enrollment Policy (February 14, 2025)

Saint Paul, MN – Minnesota is one of seven states selected to join The Next Phase of Dual Enrollment Policy Cohort, a new initiative from the College in High School Alliance (CHSA) that seeks to advance dual enrollment policies across the nation. The cohort also includes New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Virginia, and Washington.   ... Read more ...

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