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Rochester Township is one of 18 townships located in Olmsted County. Please refer to the township website for news, updates and references to useful information. Use the navigation links at the top to explore various features! Important highlighted news & announcements will often be featured to the left on this page.
Township Board Election Results
The election for seats 1 and 5 was held on March 12, 2024. There was one candidate for seat 5 and two candidates for seat 1. A total of 105 votes were cast. Voting tabulation was as follows.
Seat 1
Trisha Adamson – 25 votes
Matthew Kitzmann – 79 votes
Seat 5
Jamie Neisen – 90 votes
Write-in – 1 vote
The Township Board, serving as the Canvass Board, certified the election results after the conclusion of the annual meeting on March 12th. The seven-day period after the Canvass Board meets in which someone can contest the election results has concluded and there were no challenges. Oaths of Office will now be administered. Congratulations Matt and Jamie! Campaign finance reports are available for Trisha Adamson, Jamie Neisen and Matthew Kitzmann.
Questions may be directed to the township clerk at rochestertownshipclerk@gmail.com.
Township Road Issues and Questions
If you have questions or concerns about township roads, you may contact the road supervisor, Pat McGowan or the township clerk at (507) 282-6488 or at rochestertownshipclerk@gmail.com.
2023 Road Repair information may be found here.
2024 Meeting Calendar
A link to the meeting calendar may be found here. Please note monthly meeting notices on the township web site as meeting times and locations may vary due to unforeseen circumstances.