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Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Obesity Workgroup Jul 10, 2017 04:00 PM Jun 20, 2017 09:39 AM Meeting Information: meets on the second Monday of every month from 3:00-4:30pm at Olmsted County Public Health Services
July City of Compassion Planning Meeting Jul 10, 2017 06:30 PM Aug 21, 2017 10:24 AM
Rochester Area Communities' Workforce Housing Roundtable (8/12/24) Aug 22, 2024 02:00 PM Apr 11, 2025 08:14 AM Join us to learn more about opportunities for workforce housing in the Rochester area.
Compassion Story Telling at RochesterFest Jun 25, 2024 02:00 PM Jun 25, 2024 10:17 AM Compassionate Rochester MN hosts 5 individuals who will share a story of receiving compassion with a tragic loss, growing compassion as immigrants making a home in Rochester, and responding with a compassionate heart in the culture of service in our community.
In the City for Good Rochester City Council Candidates Sep 26, 2024 08:15 PM Sep 03, 2024 01:13 PM Rochester City Council Candidates September 26, 2024
Affordable Housing Round 2 Jun 22, 2017 09:00 AM Jun 07, 2017 06:38 PM How can we use our voice as employers and service providers to increase community support for housing that gives everyone the ability and choice to live here?
From "Waste to Wealth" to "African Nouveau" Feb 03, 2024 12:30 PM Jan 29, 2024 09:34 AM NAACP 2024 Black History Speaker Series
2024 Rochester Area Volunteer Fair Apr 30, 2024 06:00 PM Apr 23, 2024 09:01 AM Discover how you can take action and share your talents through volunteering
Lunch & Learn: Financial Literacy for Business Owners! Jul 10, 2024 01:00 PM Jul 14, 2024 12:10 PM Upgrade your financial skills - for your business and personal life - at Red Wing Ignite's upcoming (and free!) Lunch & Learn program on Wednesday, July 10th.
Latino Fest 2022 Oct 01, 2022 04:00 PM Apr 23, 2023 07:19 AM
Virtual Information Session: Mobilizing Olmsted Voices for Equity Jul 17, 2024 01:00 PM Jul 09, 2024 05:17 PM Learn about how you can be the voice of your community and make a difference in helping to shape its future.
Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans: Shaping our Shared future -- A Community Forum Aug 16, 2017 08:00 PM Sep 27, 2023 11:21 AM
Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans: Rochester Legislative Listening Session Sep 23, 2020 01:30 PM Oct 23, 2020 12:02 PM
RAEDI Economic Development Center Grand Opening October 3, 2022 Oct 03, 2022 05:00 PM Sep 13, 2022 11:50 AM
Vegan Grill Out (#2 July) Jul 20, 2024 02:00 PM Jun 16, 2024 07:40 AM Join us at Kutzky Park (right next to the tennis courts) for a laid-back grill out, but all plant-based! Food will be provided, but feel free to bring your own dish and/or drink. We'll have Vegetable Kababs, Veggie Burgers, meat-alternative burgers, "hot dogs," fruit, and water!
Homes for Our Neighbors - What if we treated housing like a human right? Jun 13, 2024 07:30 PM Jun 18, 2024 09:29 AM In 2020, Olmsted County was forecast to need 18,000 additional units of housing by 2030. With higher growth due to Mayo Clinic’s expansion, the need will be even greater. Olmsted County is a leader in Minnesota for its commitment to locally-owned and -controlled housing. On June 13, come learn more about how Olmsted County is leading, and call on our county commissioners and local partners to dream even bigger to address our community’s urgent need for affordable, healthy, and climate-friendly homes.
April 2024 Rochester Vision 2050 Community Engagement Apr 23, 2024 02:00 PM May 17, 2024 09:51 AM Our city has undertaken a broad array of initiatives to create a bright future for her citizens and constituencies. These should be guided by a clear, optimistic, aspirational vision. 2050: Far enough for limitless possibilities; close enough to begin today to serve Rochester’s next generation and beyond. Vision 2050 Steering Committee guides this initiative A large volunteer group will put “Vision in Action”, using co-design to engage the community to share ideas and priorities for Rochester’s future.
FORUM WITH COUNCIL MEMBER-AT-LARGE AND WARD CANDIDATES Aug 01, 2024 08:15 PM Jul 23, 2024 05:32 PM Share this with those in the community for this important primary election. We are calling for questions that reflect the issues of our action teams and all of the community. We will share questions received ahead of time with our candidates.
Feb 2025 Rochester Vision 2050 Community Engagement Feb 10, 2025 01:30 PM Jan 30, 2025 10:10 AM Our city has undertaken a broad array of initiatives to create a bright future for her citizens and constituencies. These should be guided by a clear, optimistic, aspirational vision. 2050: Far enough for limitless possibilities; close enough to begin today to serve Rochester’s next generation and beyond. Vision 2050 Steering Committee guides this initiative A large volunteer group will put “Vision in Action”, using co-design to engage the community to share ideas and priorities for Rochester’s future.
June 2024 Rochester Vision 2050 Community Engagement Jun 13, 2024 04:30 PM Jul 31, 2024 08:59 AM Our city has undertaken a broad array of initiatives to create a bright future for her citizens and constituencies. These should be guided by a clear, optimistic, aspirational vision. 2050: Far enough for limitless possibilities; close enough to begin today to serve Rochester’s next generation and beyond. Vision 2050 Steering Committee guides this initiative A large volunteer group will put “Vision in Action”, using co-design to engage the community to share ideas and priorities for Rochester’s future.
June 2024 Rochester Vision 2050 Community Engagement Jun 25, 2024 02:00 PM Jul 01, 2024 07:39 AM Our city has undertaken a broad array of initiatives to create a bright future for her citizens and constituencies. These should be guided by a clear, optimistic, aspirational vision. 2050: Far enough for limitless possibilities; close enough to begin today to serve Rochester’s next generation and beyond. Vision 2050 Steering Committee guides this initiative A large volunteer group will put “Vision in Action”, using co-design to engage the community to share ideas and priorities for Rochester’s future.
July 2024 Rochester Vision 2050 Community Engagement Jul 23, 2024 02:00 PM Aug 27, 2024 12:14 PM Our city has undertaken a broad array of initiatives to create a bright future for her citizens and constituencies. These should be guided by a clear, optimistic, aspirational vision. 2050: Far enough for limitless possibilities; close enough to begin today to serve Rochester’s next generation and beyond. Vision 2050 Steering Committee guides this initiative A large volunteer group will put “Vision in Action”, using co-design to engage the community to share ideas and priorities for Rochester’s future.
CoStarters Start Something Nov 15, 2022 08:30 PM Nov 14, 2022 07:41 AM CO.STARTERS helps communities build vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystems by equipping them with the best tools and resources needed to support starters of all kinds.
Journey of Peace VIII: Weaving Compassion Oct 22, 2017 04:00 PM Jun 09, 2018 08:57 AM
Nineth Annual Journey of Peace: Voices of Hope Oct 28, 2018 04:00 PM Oct 28, 2018 08:34 AM
NAACP: Juneteenth 2024 Virtual Edition – Launches Tomorrow at 2 PM Jun 19, 2024 05:00 PM Mar 07, 2025 08:59 AM ROCHESTER, Minn. — The Rochester Branch of the NAACP is excited to announce that it will be launching a virtual Juneteenth edition tomorrow on June 19th at 2 PM. This virtual edition that will be live on Rochester NAACP’s website provides an opportunity for all community members, and well as those who may have missed last Saturday’s 19th annual community celebration due to weather related concerns.
RPS School Board Listening Session Apr 19, 2024 07:00 PM Apr 19, 2024 07:25 AM Hosted by Pamoja Women
SE MN Workforce Housing Summit May 15, 2017 12:00 PM Apr 06, 2017 09:54 PM With the Southeast Minnesota economy poised for explosive growth, developing, attracting and retaining workforce is more important than ever. Equally important is ensuring that our communities have adequate and affordable housing to meet the needs of these workers.
Can you dig it? Sep 17, 2022 11:30 AM Sep 12, 2022 11:45 AM Destination Medical Center, Knutson Construction, and the City of Rochester MN invite community families to The Big Dig — learn about the Discovery Walk project in downtown Rochester MN!
RedwingIgnite: Innovation to Reality Oct 22, 2024 04:00 PM Sep 02, 2024 11:16 AM
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Upcoming Events
Leave No One Behind Apr 27, 2025 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM — Christ United Methodist Church
11th Annual EarthFest Expo May 03, 2025 09:30 AM - 02:30 PM — Saint Mary's University - Rochester Campus
507 Experience Day May 07, 2025 08:00 AM - 07:00 PM — Anywhere in the 507 (Phone) Area Code
Rochester Pride 2025 May 17, 2025 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM — Soldiers Memorial Field Park
2025 Juneteenth Breakfast Jubilee Jun 19, 2025 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM — Empire Event Center
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Last Updated April 11, 2025



RPS School Age Child Care Support

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Vision 2050 Report and Next Steps

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Administration of Rochester's 3.12M award from Minnesota Main Street Economic Revitalization Program

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NAACP & AD MERG Homeownership & Wealth-Building

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2025 City of Rochester Infrastructure Construction Projects

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Record Mayo Clinic DMC investment seen as other private development drops

 

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Last Updated March 28, 2025



RPS 2025 Strategic Planning Updaters

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Last Updated March 26, 2025



Collider Mar 2025 News

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Minority Business Academy

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Last Updated March 14, 2025



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Last Updated March 14, 2025



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Last Updated March 11, 2025



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