A prescribed burn was facilitated today at the RPU Service Center as part of RPU's efforts to maintain proper land management of natural/prairie grasses. Controlled burns have a number of important aspects; they reduce the buildup of fuel materials which decreases the likelihood of a serious uncontrolled burn, and also controlled ... read more »

Rochester Public Utilities will be flushing fire hydrants in the areas mapped below (within the red area) between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. over the course of the next two weeks. Fire hydrants are flushed to remove mineral deposits and sediment from the water mains and to ensure proper operation ... read more »

ROCHESTER, MN--- Rochester Public Utilities (RPU), with partners Maier Tree & Lawn and Rochester Park and Recreation, will host the 11th Annual Arbor Day Celebration on Friday, April 26 from 11 a.m. to1 p.m. at Mayo Park behind the Mayo Civic Center.   The fun and free community event will feature a ... read more »