There are only 16 days left till this year’s fair!  Join us on April 16th from 11 AM- 6 PM to celebrate green living. There will be food, music, hands-on demos, bike rodeo, city bus demo, kids’ fun, tree plantings, mural painting, utility battery and old oil recycling (courtesy of Joe’s Auto Care), and giveaways! Updated Music Line-Up: The Nodding Wild Onions The Nodding Wild Onions is an 8-piece Rochester, MN, area band made up of a variable group of…

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The snow is melting and spring rains are on the way!  Melting snow banks reveal litter, sand, salt, pet waste and debris –  if they reach our waterways they can cause big problems for aquatic life.  This spring, we’re asking citizens to step up their own efforts to help keep our water clean. You can help reduce pollution by cleaning debris from your sidewalks and driveways, as well as the curbs and storm drains in front of your property, especially…

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The Celebration of a City Board has chosen the top 4 designs for the Rochesterfest Button.  Now YOU can vote for your favorite by going to the Rochesterfest Facebook page! Voting continues until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 25th. Click Here To Vote: Rochesterfest Button The winner will be announced at 9:30 a.m. next Wednesday, March 2 at City Hall. The winner will receive $500. (Last year’s button is pictured)

Come and joins us fro Snowman/Fort making activities for kids. When: Saturday, March 5th from 1-3 p.m. Meet at the Slatterly Park Shelter.  Bring your own snowman decorations (i.e….hats, scarves) we will provide carrots for the nose, charcoal for the eyes, and sticks for the arms. There will also be hot chocolate, bonfire, and smores. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by:

Ride Bicycle? If you ride, or would like to ride, we need your input! Participate in a Focus Group. Information will help in developing a Bicycle Master Plan. Participants get $25 GIFT CARD to a local BIKE shop! Saturday February 26, 2011 MUST call to sign up and get more information. Rochester-Olmsted Planning Department: 507-328-7105