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Month: March 2011

Public Information Meeting

Public Information Meeting

Date: March 15th, 2011 Time: 4:00 -7:00 PM Place: United Way Building (903 West Center St) You are invited to attend an Informational Meeting / Open House related to the City of Rochester’s planned 2012 reconstruction of 2nd Street SW between 6th Avenue and 11th Avenue SW. The city is currently working with an engineering consultant team on a conceptual layout for the reconstruction of the corridor.  The project team is seeking public input related to the overall connect.  Citizens…

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Your city, your county, your neighbors need your help!

Your city, your county, your neighbors need your help!

Emerald Ash Borer – Community Outreach Volunteers Are you: 1.  An involved citizen? 2.  A believer in volunteerism? 3.  Someone who likes to speak to your neighbors? 4.  A lover of trees? Yes, yes, yes, yes?  Then we need you! Be a part of Minnesota’s one-of-a-kind program to prepare communities for the Emerald Ash Borer.  You may not be able to stop the borer, but you can help prevent catastrophic losses to your leafy communities. The University of Minnesota, University…

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Weekly Green Fact

Weekly Green Fact

Spring is finally here but as we all know it is still chilly in the mornings and what is better than a hot cup of coffee or tea to get the day started. Now and days there are plenty of reusable alternatives to the paper cup which come in many different designs to fit many personalities.  They also tend to keep your drink warmer for longer.  Imagine the amount of waste that could be kept out of our landfills from…

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2011 Think Green Fair Countdown

2011 Think Green Fair Countdown

There are only 16 days left till this year’s fair!  Join us on April 16th from 11 AM- 6 PM to celebrate green living. There will be food, music, hands-on demos, bike rodeo, city bus demo, kids’ fun, tree plantings, mural painting, utility battery and old oil recycling (courtesy of Joe’s Auto Care), and giveaways! Updated Music Line-Up: The Nodding Wild Onions The Nodding Wild Onions is an 8-piece Rochester, MN, area band made up of a variable group of…

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A Litter Bit Better 2011

A Litter Bit Better 2011

Pick it up on April 16-23 During the week of April 16-23, 2011, volunteers from Rochester neighborhoods, businesses, groups, and individuals will once again, be joining together to pick up the litter in our community. Last year over 24,600 pounds of waste was collected by over 3,500 volunteers! Check out the stats from last year on our website. You can help by volunteering to pick up Rochester. Register after March 1 on our website or by calling 507-328-2431. April 16-23…

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