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CMRC June 2023 Meeting Jun 22, 2023 06:00 PM Sep 20, 2023 07:27 AM Topics: Rochester Mosque Real Estate Projects, Black African American Projects, MN State Grant, CMRC Projects and Future
CMRC March 2023 Meeting Mar 16, 2023 06:00 PM Sep 20, 2023 08:02 AM Topics include: Housing and CMRC Updates
CMRC February 2023 Meeting (By Invitation) Feb 16, 2023 06:00 PM May 17, 2023 07:09 PM 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 Feb 23, 2023 08:10 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 Jan 13, 2023 01:09 PM Topics include: RPS Family Engagement; Olmsted County: Statewide Health Improvement Partnership and DEI Community Corrections Services
CMRC June 2023 Meeting Jun 22, 2023 06:00 PM Nov 15, 2023 07:41 AM Topics: Rochester Mosque Real Estate Projects, Black African American Projects, MN State Grant, CMRC Projects and Future
Transportation Equity Definition Briefing with Diversity Council Board of Directors Jun 22, 2021 05:45 PM Jun 11, 2021 11:24 AM Minnesota Department of Transportation to brief DC Board of Directors on definition draft
September 2021 Health Assessment and Planning Partnership Meeting Sep 09, 2021 09:00 AM Oct 14, 2024 09:06 AM
June 2021 Health Assessment and Planning Partnership Meeting Jun 10, 2021 09:00 AM Jun 18, 2021 05:56 AM
C4G: Minnesota Housing Partnership (MHP) -- Summary of MN Housing Legislative Activities Jun 14, 2021 08:30 PM Jun 09, 2021 04:53 PM
July 2021: Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance Jul 14, 2021 11:30 AM May 10, 2022 10:21 AM To be published
June 2021: Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance Jun 09, 2021 11:30 AM Nov 14, 2023 10:06 AM Topics include: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding proposal; conversations with realtors and developers; senior housing co-design; BIPOC homeownership; AMI income usage; SE MN Together regional housing tour; Accessibility
Economic Mobility for Underserved Residents of Rochester (Invitation Only) Jun 04, 2021 12:45 PM Jun 05, 2021 04:34 PM
June 2021 CMRC Steering Committe Meeting Jun 03, 2021 06:00 PM Oct 02, 2021 07:35 AM Topics include: CMRC Processes (Al Lun); Confirm future speakers;
Federal Reserve Bank: Racism and the Economy: Focus on Health Sep 09, 2021 03:30 PM Aug 20, 2021 08:27 AM
Federal Reserve Bank: Racism and the Economy: Focus on Entrepreneurship Jun 02, 2021 01:30 PM Jun 02, 2021 11:12 AM
Racism and the Economy: Focus on Entrepreneurship Jun 02, 2021 01:30 PM Jun 01, 2021 08:55 AM
Flavor: a celebration of food and culture Jun 19, 2021 05:00 PM Jun 19, 2021 12:09 PM
Rochester Area Volunteer Administrators (RAVA) Networking Meeting Jul 15, 2021 12:00 PM Jul 08, 2021 12:45 PM
Rochester – Resistance, Voice, and Verse: A Latino Poetry Reading Apr 10, 2025 07:00 PM Apr 06, 2025 01:38 PM Join us for a special Poetry Month celebration of Latino poetry at the Rochester Public Library! This engaging event will feature readings of powerful poems, and opportunities for discussion and reflection. Students from Rochester Public Schools will read poems from the recently released anthology, “Latino Poetry: The Library of America Anthology” as well as their original work, and the event will be emceed by City of Rochester Poet Laureate, Jean Prokott.
TRUE: Better Together: Stories of a Whole-Community Countering Hate May 04, 2021 04:00 PM Apr 28, 2021 09:01 AM
MCM: ACTcon 2021 (Day 2) Jul 29, 2021 04:30 PM Nov 14, 2022 04:26 PM Fundraising, communications, and technology are inextricably linked. ACTcon gives nonprofit staff and leaders an opportunity to connect their work with current fundraising and communications trends, new technologies, and innovative approaches to how each can support the other to raise our impact on the communities we serve. In 2021, this virtual convening is an opportunity to look at how these core elements of nonprofit work continue to shift for the long term in response to an ongoing pandemic, racial reckoning, and the impact of a changing climate and economy.
MCM: ACTcon 2021 (Day 1) Jul 27, 2021 04:30 PM Nov 14, 2022 04:27 PM Fundraising, communications, and technology are inextricably linked. ACTcon gives nonprofit staff and leaders an opportunity to connect their work with current fundraising and communications trends, new technologies, and innovative approaches to how each can support the other to raise our impact on the communities we serve. In 2021, this virtual convening is an opportunity to look at how these core elements of nonprofit work continue to shift for the long term in response to an ongoing pandemic, racial reckoning, and the impact of a changing climate and economy.
MPR Connects! with Peter Sagal “The Constitution – Can it Keep up With Modern America?” Apr 09, 2021 08:30 PM Mar 17, 2021 07:23 PM
TRUE Tuesdays Session 8: Arts, Equity and Rural Minnesota Mar 02, 2021 04:00 PM Mar 02, 2021 09:41 AM
Racism and the Economy: Focus on Housing Mar 01, 2021 04:00 PM Mar 06, 2021 08:26 AM
Music and Dance Festival Presented by Somli Museum Dec 29, 2023 09:00 PM Dec 18, 2023 05:03 PM
Community Chat with City Council Officials: Carlson and Campion Mar 04, 2021 07:00 PM Mar 01, 2021 10:53 AM
Conversation on Youth Mental Health and Community Resources Feb 28, 2021 05:00 PM Mar 27, 2021 10:18 AM
“Organizing, Educating, & Advocating: The Rochester Community Initiative” Mar 18, 2021 08:00 PM Mar 27, 2021 05:29 PM
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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