Rochester Local
Rochester Local is written by locals with a passion for locals and visitors alike to discover all the Rochester MN area has to offer. We strive to connect local businesses, communities, and people by sharing personal experiences, fun ideas and useful information to make meaningful connections both on and offline.
Guide to Moving to Rochester MN
Researching information about a new city can stressful, time-consuming and overwhelming. We hope that the Guide to Moving to Rochester MN will alleviate that for new Rochester residents by providing...
Rochester MN Guide to February Events
February is here giving us more opportunities to cozy up with the ones we love or get outside to enjoy the winter. Here's our Guide to February Events in Rochester...
Celebrating Rochester’s Parks Through Art: Join Local Artist Cassandra Buck in a Creative Community Project
Rochester, MN, is embracing creativity and community in a beautiful new way, thanks to an inspiring partnership with local artist Cassandra Buck. Residents of Rochester and Olmsted County are invited...
Everything You Need to Know About Social-ICE
Social-ICE is a fun winter tradition that has been held downtown Rochester MN for many years. If you're new to #rochmn, you might be wondering, "What on Earth is Social-ICE?"...
Rochester MN Area BIPOC Owned Businesses
This is a directory of Black and Minority owned businesses in the Rochester MN area....
Winter Trails at Olmsted County & City of Rochester Parks
Rochester and Olmsted County have many winter trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, some groomed, some not....
Rochester MN Guide to Winter Fun
Winter in Rochester MN can be long and cold. Thankfully, Rochester MN has an abundance of things to do inside AND outside. Check out our guide to winter fun!...
Rochester MN Guide to Coffee Shops & Drive-Thrus
Looking for a spot to pick up a cup of local joe? Why not try out one of our many Rochester MN coffee shops! Bonus: we've listed all the drive-thrus!...