Rochester City Council Overrides Mayor's Veto of Grant Funding Rochester City Council Overrides Mayor's Veto of Grant Funding It’s the second time this year Mayor Norton has vetoed this type of project.TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Rochester Council Council to Vote on Overriding Another VetoRochester Council Council to Vote on Overriding Another VetoFor the second time this year, Mayor Kim Norton has vetoed a funding request involving adding an apartment to a historic downtown building.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Two Major Rochester Roads Targeted for ReconstructionTwo Major Rochester Roads Targeted for ReconstructionThe Rochester City Council is expected to ask the State Legislature to include planning money for the projects in the next bonding bill.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester City Council to Vote on DMC District ExpansionRochester City Council to Vote on DMC District ExpansionThe DMC Corporation Board approved a resolution to request a modification to the boundary during their May 22 meeting. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Redesign of Busy Rochester Intersection Narrowly Wins Approval Redesign of Busy Rochester Intersection Narrowly Wins Approval Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) traffic figures indicate an average of nearly 50,000 vehicles pass through the intersection daily. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Public Assistance Approved for Proposed Rochester Development Public Assistance Approved for Proposed Rochester Development Construction of the development is scheduled to start by the end of the year.TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Trial Date Set for Rochester Election Lawsuit Trial Date Set for Rochester Election Lawsuit Olmsted County Court records indicate the case had its first hearing in court since December on Monday. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Rochester City Council Denies Proposed Downtown DevelopmentRochester City Council Denies Proposed Downtown DevelopmentThe proposal called for a glass elevator tower and would only retain the front facades of several adjacent properties.TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Rochester City Council to Review Denial of Major Downtown ProjectRochester City Council to Review Denial of Major Downtown ProjectThe Rochester Heritage Preservation Commission denied a proposed development at the property for the second time since 2023. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Rochester’s Long-Awaited 6th Street Bridge Gets Design UpdateRochester’s Long-Awaited 6th Street Bridge Gets Design UpdateThe Rochester City Council will be presented with the updated design and project schedule on Monday.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell