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Rochester City Council: Discussing the future and funding of the Day Center Jul 19, 2021 07:00 PM Jul 08, 2021 09:47 AM
Disrupting Poverty: United Way & Jeremiah Program Corporate Engagement Learning Opportunity Jul 15, 2021 01:00 PM Jul 08, 2021 08:42 AM This interactive event will highlight the cycle of generational poverty in Southeast Minnesota in three parts:
Human Stories / Putting Learning into Practice Jul 08, 2021 07:30 PM Jul 08, 2021 08:03 AM Listen to the stories of those in our community who experience prejudice and discrimination. Ask questions and apply the knowledge learned.
Fernbrook Family Center's Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Series Aug 03, 2021 04:50 PM Jul 08, 2021 07:56 AM This event is open and free to all community members and is supported by grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Human Services and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
VIRTUAL - Community Input: Cardiovascular Health & Diabetes 2030 MN Plan Jul 29, 2021 02:30 PM Jul 07, 2021 05:28 PM The Minnesota Department of Health and community partners are in the process of creating the first joint Cardiovascular Health and Diabetes 2030 Statewide Plan for Minnesota.
VIRTUAL - Community Input: Cardiovascular Health & Diabetes 2030 MN Plan Jul 27, 2021 10:30 AM Jul 07, 2021 05:26 PM The Minnesota Department of Health and community partners are in the process of creating the first joint Cardiovascular Health and Diabetes 2030 Statewide Plan for Minnesota.
Racism and the Economy: Focus on Criminal Justice Jul 13, 2021 02:00 PM Jul 05, 2021 10:09 AM
Human Library at Rochester Public Library In Support of Welcoming Week Sep 13, 2021 07:30 PM Sep 10, 2021 10:58 AM The Human Library of Southeastern Minnesota educates people using human experience, cultivating empathy in such a manner that differences, barriers, and prejudice fall away - we expose and nurture the spirit of humankind by building common understanding and connections.
Human Library In Support of RCTC LHW Sabbatical Project Feb 09, 2022 01:00 PM Feb 16, 2022 01:48 PM The Human Library of Southeastern Minnesota educates people using human experience, cultivating empathy in such a manner that differences, barriers, and prejudice fall away - we expose and nurture the spirit of humankind by building common understanding and connections.
Human Library City of Rochester Leadership Team Apr 06, 2022 10:00 AM Apr 01, 2022 01:15 PM The Human Library of Southeastern Minnesota educates people using human experience, cultivating empathy in such a manner that differences, barriers, and prejudice fall away - we expose and nurture the spirit of humankind by building common understanding and connections.
Rochester Rapid Transit Jun 29, 2021 01:00 PM Jun 28, 2021 11:31 AM
Leading in the Workplace Jul 15, 2021 09:00 AM Jul 10, 2021 07:57 AM
ROI of DEI by Diversity Crew Jul 23, 2021 03:00 PM Jul 02, 2021 09:05 AM
Age-Friendly Community Assessment Findings (Hosted by FSR) Jun 29, 2021 11:30 AM Jul 01, 2021 08:41 AM
Diversity Council 2021 Annual Celebration Aug 12, 2021 08:00 PM Aug 30, 2023 05:20 PM
2021 Juneteenth Jubliee Celebration Jun 19, 2021 06:00 PM Jun 15, 2021 10:55 AM
CMRC March 2023 Meeting Mar 16, 2023 06:00 PM Nov 15, 2023 07:41 AM Topics include: Housing and CMRC Updates
CMRC February 2023 Meeting (By Invitation) Feb 16, 2023 06:00 PM Nov 15, 2023 07:41 AM Updates from City, DMC and RPS; Collective Impact Projects: ComPASS, Rural Health, RCTC/Perkins; Olmsted County, Mayo, OMC: Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Dashboard
CMRC January 2023 Meeting Jan 19, 2023 06:00 PM Nov 15, 2023 07:41 AM Topics include: Olmsted County Community Health Needs Assessment, DEI Updates from Olmsted County, City of Rochester, RPS and DMC, RCTC- Perkins grant funding, cultural liaison and other collective grant potentials
CMRC December 2022 Meeting Dec 15, 2022 06:00 PM Nov 15, 2023 07:41 AM Topics include: RPS Family Engagement; Olmsted County: Statewide Health Improvement Partnership and DEI Community Corrections Services
CMRC April 2023 Meeting Apr 20, 2023 06:00 PM Apr 23, 2023 10:42 AM Topics include: City of Rochester/DMC Targeted Business and Workforce Participation Updates; DMC and City Updates
CMRC November 2022 Meeting: Special Topic, Olmsted County Joint Studies on Tackling Racism as a Public Health Issue Nov 17, 2022 06:00 PM Dec 19, 2022 11:10 AM Topics include: City, County, RPS Updates. Feature topics: Joint Studies on Tackling Racism as a Public Health Issue
CMRC December 16, 2021 Meeting Dec 16, 2021 06:00 PM Apr 16, 2024 09:09 AM Topics include: City of Rochester DEI planning updates; Rochester Public School Updates; Olmsted County Updates; CMRC Steering Committee (Engagement Tracker; CMRC goals)
CMRC May 2023 Meeting May 18, 2023 06:00 PM Sep 20, 2023 07:53 AM Three Rivers Affordable Housing Projects; Intercultural Center overview; CMRC Projects (ComPASS, RCTC/Perkins, Future of CMRC); partners updates
CMRC November Meeting Nov 18, 2021 06:00 PM Nov 20, 2021 10:50 AM Topics: Further CMRC engagement discussions "Olmsted County on the Joint Study regarding racism as a public health issue and concern"; SPARK Children's Museum; Updates from RPS, City of Rochester; Olmsted County
CMRC October Meeting Oct 21, 2021 06:00 PM Nov 20, 2021 07:08 AM Topics: Olmsted County on the Joint Study regarding racism as a public health issue and concern. Some helpful information from Diversity Council about focus groups being held by Rochester Public Library!
CMRC August 19 2021 Meeting Aug 19, 2021 06:00 PM Sep 28, 2023 07:44 AM Topics include: City of Rochester: Bloomberg Global City, Chateua, Parks & Rec); RPS: Mask policy, Step into learning, Teacher of the Year); Olmsted County: Info Kiosks; Welcoming Week; Senior Linkage Line; Medicare 101
CMRC 2021 Meeting Supporting Welcoming Week Sep 16, 2021 06:00 PM May 14, 2024 10:45 AM Topics include: Senior Linkage Line and Medicare; Project HEALINGS; Rochester Public Library Focus Groups; Co-design Model; United Way's 21 Day Equity Challenge; Updates from (City, County and RPS)
General CMRC July 2021 Meeting Jul 13, 2021 06:00 PM Oct 02, 2021 08:20 AM Topics include: Welcoming America; Sustainability / Resiliency taskforce updates
General CMRC June 2021 Meeting Jun 17, 2021 06:00 PM Oct 24, 2021 09:11 AM Topics include: Sustainability / Resiliencey taskforce updates and Rochester Police Department Updates
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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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Build Wealth Housing Project Proposals

City Council Home Ownership Program - Westbury Recommendation Action

PB Reporting:  Rochester’s nearly $4.4M seeks to grow housing opportunities; A pair of housing developments is seeking to help first-generation homebuyers start building wealth, rather than continuing a cycle tied to paying monthly rent.

Last Updated April 11, 2025


RPS School Age Child Care Support

RPS School Board Meeting: School Age Child Care Apr 8 2025  School Board Presentation 

PB Reporting

Last Updated April 11, 2025


Vision 2050 Report and Next Steps

Press Release

Results Report with links to raw data and Copilot AI analyses

City Council Study Session

Last Updated April 08, 2025


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

(1) Third Phase Grant Ann; (2) Second Phase Grant; (3) DMC Announces First Recipients of Main Street Grant Funding 30 Businesses ($1.6M) ; (4) Launching of Main Street Grant 

Last Updated April 04, 2025


NAACP & AD MERG Homeownership & Wealth-Building

Rochester NAACP and AD MERG to Host Homeownership & Wealth-Building Workshop on April 12. This workshop aims to equip community members with the tools and knowledge needed to achieve homeownership and build generational wealth. The workshop will feature a panel discussion, wealth building strategies, educational resources, and Q & A session.

Last Updated April 03, 2025


2025 City of Rochester Infrastructure Construction Projects

April 2, 2025 – ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA – The City of Rochester has numerous construction projects planned for 2025. These projects have many benefits, including maintaining and replacing the City’s infrastructure and improving safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists.

Last Updated April 02, 2025


Persons Experiencing Homelessness

Rochester Police Department: Persons Experiencing Homelessness (PEH) Resource Impact Report

City and County Updates on Unsheltered Homelessness 

Last Updated April 02, 2025


Record Mayo Clinic DMC investment seen as other private development drops

 

Annual Report to DEED Prep 

PB Reporting

" Overall private investment related to the Destination Medical Center initiative bounced back in 2024, but non-Mayo Clinic development continued to decline in the DMC district for the sixth year."

Last Updated March 28, 2025


RPS 2025 Strategic Planning Updaters

2025 Strategic Planning Updaters

"Rochester Public Schools kicks off rebranding effort to gain an edge in a ‘competitive environment”

Last Updated March 27, 2025


Planning 2 Succeed: Rochester 2040 Comprehensive Plan Updates

City Council Study Session regarding strategic planning for the city

DMC Updates 

Last Updated March 27, 2025


SBDC Rochester, Spring 2025

SBDC Apr 2025 Business Workshops 

SBDC Day and workshop opportunities: "If you have an upcoming business event or celebration, please let us know! We would love to stop by for a RIBBON CUTIING for any of your business." milestones:

 

Last Updated March 26, 2025


Collider Mar 2025 News

Collider Cup

Collider Incubator

 

Last Updated March 23, 2025


Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Funding Opportunity

Strengthen collaborations to reduce and prevent substance use in communities. Drug-Free Communities Support Program: NEW (Year 1)

Last Updated March 21, 2025


Minority Business Academy

The MBA is an 8-week business and professional development program designed to equip minority entrepreneurs/individuals with the skills, resources, and connections they need to grow and succeed (offering business and professional development education).

Last Updated March 21, 2025


Olmsted County HRA Approval

Red Hawk Updates

Woodcrest: Olmsted County’s Housing and Redevelopment Authority board approved an up to $1.72 million loan to support the creation of eight new for-sale homes priced under $350,000 in southeast Rochester. 

Last Updated March 17, 2025


ISAIAH: Rochester Faith in MN Calendar and Strategic Missions

Mar 2025 News and Call for Actions

Feb 2025 News and Call for Actions

Jan 2025 Rochester Faith in MN Calendar and Strategic Missions

 

Last Updated March 14, 2025


Rotary Club Presidential Peace Conference

Update from a trip to Istanbul on behalf of Rotary Club as their annual Presidential Peace Conference in mid-Feb. Key topics included: 1) reducing polarization, 2) the role of technology and media in peacebuilding, and 3) the intersection of environmental issues with peace efforts that last.

 

Last Updated March 14, 2025


311 Service

March 11, 2025 – ROCHESTER, MINN. – The City of Rochester is excited to celebrate National 311 Day by highlighting its 311 service. Launched in October 2024, 311 is designed to make it easier for residents, businesses and visitors to connect with City services and access information.

Last Updated March 11, 2025


2025 Call for Proposals Proposal Deadline: March 18, 2025 (3 p.m. ET)

RWJF is launching the Local Data for Equitable Communities grant program that supports collecting, analyzing, and using data to catalyze action on timely issues within communities.

Last Updated March 09, 2025


Rochester International Relations Committee

1. 2025 Sister City Trips: Japan, Germany

2. Rochester Sister City Application (Roles and Responsibilities)

3. Sister Cities Relationship Logs

4. IRC Meeting Logs

Last Updated March 06, 2025