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HUD official touts local actions to fight homelessness

Regional administrator praises Olmsted County and Rochester participation in national House America effort.

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Rochester council puts brakes on plan to define concept for proposed community and recreation complex

Staff proposal included $60,000 consultant contract as state lawmakers continue discussing of city sales tax extension for four projects.

April 19, 2022 10:36 AM

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Rochester eyes path toward municipal ID cards

City Council expected to consider ordinance approving the creation of a municipal ID next month.

April 18, 2022 06:02 PM

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Norton announces plan to seek second term as Rochester mayor

Incumbent mayor says she wants to continue efforts she supported during first term.

April 11, 2022 07:52 PM

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Definition sought for potential $65M regional community and recreation complex in Rochester

The proposed facility is part of city's request to renew its current sales tax beyond 2024.

April 04, 2022 06:16 PM

By Randy Petersen

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Mayor Kim Norton, Rochester residents gather at Peace Plaza to show support of Ukraine

Roughly 40 people stood in the pouring rain to listen to one another speak on how they can help show their support for the people of Ukraine.

March 22, 2022 09:00 PM

By Erich Fisher

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Rochester recognized for cultural diversity program

National League of Cities presents city with award during gathering in Washington, D.C.

March 17, 2022 05:19 PM

By Post Bulletin staff reports

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After 160 years -- and 44 male mayors -- Kim Norton took over as Rochester's first female leader

ROCHESTER — Kim Norton didn’t really think about becoming the first woman mayor of Rochester until it happened.

March 14, 2022 06:00 AM

By Anne Halliwell

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Rochester mask mandate set to expire Monday

Without action, three-week requirement ends Monday night. The number of new COVID cases continues to decline.

February 04, 2022 11:56 AM

By Randy Petersen

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Rochester sales tax extension passes first vote

City council is asking state lawmakers to approve citywide vote to allow sales tax to fund four projects.

January 31, 2022 05:51 PM

By Randy Petersen

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Elected officials encourage community to thank frontline workers

City, county and school leaders say it's time to show added appreciation for people who continue active COVID responses.

January 31, 2022 02:01 PM

By Randy Petersen

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Rochester program to boost women in construction selected for $1M grant

City's proposal is among 15 worldwide awards by Bloomberg Philanthropies announced Tuesday.

January 18, 2022 09:02 AM

By Post Bulletin staff report

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Questions remain for businesses as mask mandate ramps up

Three-week requirement seeks to cover anticipated community surge of the COVID-19 virus.

January 17, 2022 03:52 PM

By Randy Petersen