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26th Annual MLK "We Have A Dream" Virtual Breakfast with Guest Justice Page Jan 18, 2021 02:00 PM Feb 04, 2021 10:33 AM
Science is All of Us (For Science Museum Supporters) Jan 14, 2021 08:00 PM Jan 14, 2021 07:56 AM
Celebrating the SE MN Region of Entrepreneurs Jan 21, 2021 06:00 PM Jan 06, 2021 08:22 PM
MLK Jr Youth Poetry Contest Submission Deadline Jan 06, 2023 12:00 PM Dec 06, 2022 06:25 PM Each year Diversity Council hosts the MLK Youth Poetry Contest in southeastern Minnesota. Students from all over the region are invited to submit poems celebrating Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. This is the 14th year of Diversity Council's poetry contest, and the theme for this year’s contest is Dr. King’s quote: “People fail to get along because they fear each other; they fear each other because they don't know each other; they don't know each other because they have not communicated with each other.”
League of Women Voters: Know Your Local Government: City of Rochester Mar 18, 2021 08:00 PM May 12, 2021 08:04 AM
League of Women Voters: Know Your Local Government: City of Rochester Mar 18, 2021 08:00 PM Mar 12, 2021 07:25 AM
Mental Health 101 Free Workshop Apr 17, 2025 07:30 PM Apr 06, 2025 01:46 PM Class Description: Learn about mental wellness, mental illnesses, diagnostic assessments and treatment plans. This one and a half to two-hour workshop is presented in English and is designed for African-American, Somali and Latinx communities interested in learning more about mental health.
League of Women Voters: Rochester (LWVR) What is Redistricting? Feb 18, 2021 08:00 PM Feb 15, 2021 01:30 PM
Region 10 Quality Council conversations with Rochester Kiwanis Clubs Feb 02, 2021 10:00 AM Feb 03, 2021 08:26 AM
Kiwanis Pizza Ranch, Stewartville, Fundraiser Jun 07, 2023 08:00 PM Jun 05, 2023 10:56 AM Kiwanis Rochester Service Event and Fundraiser
The Sound of Gospel Music Feb 28, 2025 09:00 PM Jan 16, 2025 07:56 PM The Sound of Gospel Music is an exciting, entertaining musical production that chronicles the impact of gospel music on all genres of American music from folk to big band to hip hop. During Black History month 2024, three Rochester community members attended a production of this program in Minneapolis and were inspired to bring it to Rochester.
Inclusive Workforce Practices: Why you need a workforce plan Jan 20, 2021 03:00 PM Dec 11, 2020 07:04 PM
NPC Commitment to Action towards Racial Justice Dec 21, 2020 02:00 PM Dec 12, 2020 07:38 AM
DMC 2020 Annual Event Dec 10, 2020 04:45 PM Sep 25, 2021 06:06 PM THURSDAY AT 4 PM CST – 4:45 PM CST Destination Medical Center's 2020 Annual Program
DMC Board September 30, 2021 Meeting Sep 30, 2021 12:00 PM Sep 30, 2021 09:42 AM
The Harmful Effects of Pornography Jan 09, 2021 12:00 PM Dec 03, 2020 10:59 AM
Children First Rochester: A community conversation on educating all of our children Dec 17, 2020 08:30 PM Mar 30, 2021 07:36 AM
Virtual Townhall with the Arabic Community Dec 12, 2020 04:30 PM Feb 23, 2021 10:07 AM
Virtual Townhall with the Asian Indian Community Dec 13, 2020 03:30 PM Feb 23, 2021 10:04 AM
Virtual Townhall with the Cambodian Community Dec 12, 2020 06:30 PM Feb 23, 2021 10:06 AM
Virtual Townhall with the Arabic Community Jan 30, 2021 04:30 PM Feb 23, 2021 10:00 AM
Virtual Townhall with the Hispanic Community Dec 09, 2020 06:30 PM Feb 23, 2021 10:14 AM
Virtual Townhall with the Ethiopian Community Jan 30, 2021 02:30 PM Feb 23, 2021 10:02 AM
Virtual Townhall with the Ethiopian Community Dec 12, 2020 02:30 PM Feb 23, 2021 10:11 AM
General CMRC May 2021 Meeting May 20, 2021 06:00 PM Oct 02, 2021 07:42 AM Topics include: Updates from City of Rochester, Olmsted County, RPS; Collider's Navigator Program (Jamie Sundsbak); Targeted Business (BIPOC) Development (Jorrie Johnson); Minnesota GreeCorps Initiative
General CMRC April 2021 Meeting Apr 15, 2021 06:00 PM Oct 02, 2021 08:01 AM Topics include: Updates from (City, County and RPS); Housing (Jeremy Emmi); UMR: Community Collboratory; Rochester Fire Department engagement
CMRC March 2021 Meeting Mar 18, 2021 06:00 PM Oct 02, 2021 07:38 AM Topics include: Global Village Night Market (Kim Sin); Olmsted County Vaccine Update
Feb. 2021 CMRC Steering Committee Meeting Feb 11, 2021 06:00 PM Oct 02, 2021 07:29 AM Topics include: Culturally Powered Community; Co-design model; FAQ's; Roles and Responsibilites; Professional Development
CMRC December Meeting Dec 03, 2020 06:00 PM May 16, 2023 12:18 PM Topics include: United Way: Culturally powered communities & 211 (Grace Pesch); Olmsted County Community Health Assessment and Planning (Derrick Fritz); CMRC Townhalls Summary; Professional Development
OpenBeam Chat with Nick Campion about Tech Adoption Feb 17, 2020 09:00 AM Feb 15, 2021 08:19 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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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