Rochester Mayor Kim Norton Won’t Seek Third Term
Norton previously represented Rochester in the Minnesota House and served on the Rochester School Board.
Rochester School Board
Rochester School Board Eliminates School Election Primaries
Four seats on the Rochester School Board will appear on the fall ballot.
Rochester Public Schools Report Unexpected Enrollment Growth
The number of students attending classes in the Rochester School District is Nearly 500 Higher Than Forecast
Rochester School Board to Vote on New Teacher Contract
The new two-year agreement will increase the school district's expenses by more than 7%.
'Tweaks' to Rochester School Start Times Under Consideration
The Rochester School District implemented major changes to school start times last fall.
Report - Rochester Schools Face Rising Deficits Despite New Levy
Without adjustments, the report projects a $27 million budget shortfall by the end of the decade.
Rochester Schools Act on Parent Concern - Book Removed for Nudity
Superintendent Kent Pekel stressed that his decision was not because the book focuses on the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people.
Rochester School Board to Vote on New Superintendent Contract
It calls for boosting Superintendent Pekel's annual salary to $262,00 over the next 3 years.
Rochester School District Enrollment Drops For 3rd Straight Year
The school district's enrollment has fallen by more than 800 students since 2018.
2024 Election - Rochester Area Results
The 2024 election results are finally in.