State Lawmakers Could Address Rochester Items During Session
There are two Rochester-specific issues the elected leaders could address this session.
Rochester City Council
Rochester Council Divided on Involvement in Immigration Lawsuits
The Rochester Police Chief reported that preliminary figures indicate the department has responded to about 18 calls concerning potential ICE activity in the city in the last week or so.
Plans Revived for Historic Bank Building in Downtown Rochester
The owner of the building previously asked for it to be removed from the historic district.
Vote to Reaffirm Rochester as Compassionate City Set for Monday
Monday’s vote and last month’s resolution come amid an ongoing federal immigration, crackdown in Minnesota, named “Operation Metro Surge” that has brought immigration enforcement agents to Rochester.
Rochester City Council Reaffirms Support of Somali Community
The resolution, which says about 4,000 Rochester residents are of Somali descent passed, on a 5-1 vote.
Rochester Council to Weigh $5M Plan to Restore Chateau Theater
The Rochester City Council is scheduled to be presented with a consultants recommendations next week.
Rochester City Council Votes to Override 2 of 3 Mayor's Vetoes
On December 8, the council approved a funding measure and an item that named an operator for the facility.
Lawmakers Threaten to Pull Funding for Rochester Sports Complex
The Rochester City Council is scheduled to meet in a special session on Monday to vote on overriding the mayor's veto.
Rochester City Council Set to Vote on Mayor Norton's Vetoes
Councilmembers need a 5-2 majority to override a veto.
Rochester Mayor Vetoes Actions Taken on Sports Complex
It’s the 11th and 12th vetoes Mayor Norton has issued since she began serving in the role in 2018.