Lack of rain impacting Minnesota lakes and rivers; Plus tips on how to conserve water at home
ROCHESTER, Minn. (FOX 47) As our dry stretch of weather continues this week, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR) is urging boaters to be cautious when loading and unloading.
And even though Rochester hasn t issued any water restrictions for the city, Rochester Public Utilities (RPU) wants residents to remain self-aware of their water use.
The biggest thing for boaters right now is to be aware of their surroundings while people at home can do their part to conserve water during this very dry period.
New RPU program helps struggling customers with utlity bill
The new program is called Neighbors Chipping In and RPU is collaborating with Three Rivers Community Action to help people
Posted: Apr 7, 2021 5:58 PM
Posted By: Jeremy Wall
ROCHESTER, Minn- If you are struggling to pay your utility bill, there is a new program offering assistance. Earlier this week, Rochester Public Utilities launched the Neighbors Chipping In program. The program allows RPU customers to help out struggling RPU customers by having their monthly utility bill rounded up to the next whole dollar amount.
Non-profits in The Med City like Three Rivers Community Action, are teaming up with RPU to assist with the program.