Announcing a #RochMNFood partnership as an easy way for Rochester customers to support local restaurants!  Read More

The Rochester Downtown Alliance will cancel Dogs Downtown and Harvest Festival (formerly Fall Fest) in 2020 in response to COVID-19.  Read More

Minnesota bars and restaurants are able to welcome patrons through outdoor dining.  Read More

Attention downtown bars and restaurants! Apply to receive up to $2,000 in grant funds to expand your sidewalk cafe.  Read More

As a way to support local and regional musicians and downtown businesses affected by COVID-19, the Sidewalk Sessions Music Series showcases musical talent in public spaces in downtown.  Read More

People visiting, residing in, or working in downtown Rochester are seeing our Clean Team Ambassadors (they're hard to miss in their bright orange shirts). Let's meet some of the friendly faces who are part of the Clean and Safe Ambassador Program.  Read More

Minnesotans are staying closer to home to slow the spread of COVID-19. But "at home" does not need to mean "confined to your home," as the governor is encouraging people to get outdoors safely. Here are some safe physical distancing activities to enjoy in downtown Rochester.  Read More