Did you know Rochester’s solar resources are comparable to Houston, Texas, and many parts of Florida? Rochester Energy Commission Presents Solar Resources in Rochester Minnesota How & Why to Keep our Energy Local Date: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm Place: Rochester Public Library The Rochester Energy Commission is hosting a forum on the potential and practicality for solar energy generation in Rochester. This is the first of a series of Energy Commission forums on energy.  Speaker…

Read More Read More

Are you looking for a way to help keep Rochester’s water resources clean? Consider installing a raingarden in 2013! Raingardens are designed to treat storm water before it runs off pollutant-laden landscapes into area waterways. The native plants used in raingardens provide year-round interest, are drought resistant, and require less maintenance than a traditional turf lawn once established. Residential storm water utility customers in Rochester are eligible to apply for Realize Raingardens Rochester cost-share grant funding to assist in the creation and…

Read More Read More

Tax reform is likely to be one of the dominant issues of the 2013 Minne-sota Legislature, with both Gov. Mark Dayton and the Legislature likely to put forward significant proposals. The Citizens League, along with the Bush Foundation, have been trav-eling around the state to get feedback and ideas from Minnesotans on what kind of reform they want to see. Join us for this Common Cents event to learn about what we are hearing from Minnesotans and to have a…

Read More Read More

With the recently fluctuating temperatures the thickness of the ice forming on local rivers and storm water management ponds is unpredictable and will not reliably support weight. Water current is also a factor that does not consistently support safe ice thickness in these water bodies and citizens should be careful. There are over 350 public and private storm water management ponds scattered throughout Rochester. They vary in size, depth, and flow. Because of their unique purpose, location, and construction, they are…

Read More Read More

HEROES &VETERANS Saturday / November 17 / 7:30 p.m. M A Y O   C I V I C   C E N T E R   P R E S E N T A T I O N   H A L L Pre-concert reception with hors d ‘oeuvres provided by Canadian Honker at 6:15 p.m. GOULD: American Salute WILLIAMS: Hymn to the Fallen from Saving Private Ryan ADAMS: The Wound Dresser Jonathan Kimple, baritone RODGERS: Victory at Sea…

Read More Read More

Funding is available for heating and utility assistance in Olmsted County. In order to qualify, household income must be within the following guidelines: Number In Household                                                                      Gross Three Month Income 1                              …

Read More Read More

Preventing disease and keeping our children healthy is a priority for all of us. Schools play an important role in helping to keep our children healthy and in stopping the spread of infectious diseases, like influenza. Thirty schools in Olmsted County have partnered with Olmsted Medical Center, Mayo Clinic, Olmsted County Public Health and the SE MN Beacon Project to offer the flu vaccine (both injectable and mist) to students in the next three weeks. Vaccinations will take place during…

Read More Read More