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Title End Date Modification Date Description
History Center: Seeking A New Understanding of MN's Role in the Underground Railroad Feb 20, 2025 08:00 PM Jan 14, 2025 09:24 AM Hear about the recent discovery of documentation
ICAM Presenting Diwali Cultural Program Nov 21, 2020 08:30 PM Nov 14, 2020 01:07 PM
The Post-Pandemic City Nov 17, 2020 09:00 AM Nov 13, 2020 07:15 PM
WEBINAR: Type 2 Diabetes and Lifestyle Medicine Nov 12, 2020 02:00 PM Nov 12, 2020 08:51 AM
OpenBeam Chat with New Olmsted CHNA Coordinator Nov 12, 2020 11:00 AM Nov 14, 2022 10:44 AM What is: OpenBeam? Community Beam? Community Health Beam?
Indoor Farmers Market Nov 07, 2020 12:00 PM Nov 02, 2020 01:31 PM
Application Deadline to City Board, Commission & Committee Openings Nov 04, 2020 11:55 PM Oct 28, 2020 01:51 PM
Many Hearts Make a Home Nov 10, 2020 07:45 PM Oct 27, 2020 01:45 PM
The Salvation Army Toy & Joy Event Dec 19, 2020 04:00 PM Oct 27, 2020 01:47 PM
RAVA Virtual Networking - Responding to COVID as a Volunteer Coordinator Aug 30, 2022 02:30 PM Aug 29, 2022 09:04 AM
Special Diversity Council Human Library Event with HGA Oct 26, 2020 05:30 PM Oct 23, 2020 08:16 AM
API CCC FInal Meeting Reflection and Celebration Oct 23, 2020 01:00 PM Oct 18, 2020 10:53 AM
How to Vote in 2020 Secretary of State, Steve Simon and Director of Elections, David Madea Oct 18, 2020 06:30 PM Oct 12, 2020 07:48 PM Hosted byg Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans
United Way Interviewing C2C Jul 08, 2021 10:00 AM Jul 08, 2021 10:03 AM
Cradle to Career Fall Convening Oct 05, 2020 03:30 PM Oct 03, 2020 11:47 AM
AARP MN, Age-Friendly Olmsted Co. Focus Groups, 10/22/2020 Oct 22, 2020 08:00 PM Oct 22, 2020 11:50 AM
Multicultural Education at Macalester College, Brian Lozenski. Sep 30, 2020 05:30 PM Sep 30, 2020 10:42 AM
Channel One's Signature Fundraiser is on the Go! Oct 09, 2020 08:00 PM Sep 22, 2020 09:16 AM
The Village Community Garden & Learning Center FARM event Sep 19, 2020 07:00 PM Sep 18, 2020 09:53 AM
City Council Study Session On ICI and 2021 Budget Sep 14, 2020 04:00 PM Jun 23, 2024 08:55 AM Briefing from ICI experts to city council
MPR - Rochester Advisory Committee Fall Meeting Oct 13, 2020 11:00 AM Sep 14, 2020 11:09 AM
Intercultural Cities Key Stakeholder Engagement Sep 14, 2020 10:00 AM Jun 23, 2024 08:58 AM We welcome our team of subject matter experts from around the globe who will dig into Rochester's Index Report, field questions on process and planning for implementation, and connect with you, our key stakeholders.
Organizational Change Webinar from the Alliance Sep 17, 2020 03:00 PM Sep 10, 2020 11:20 AM
May 2021: Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance May 12, 2021 11:30 AM Dec 13, 2021 10:46 AM Topics include: State of Housing; City of Rochester's Sustainability Plan; MN rental assistance program; Households behind on rent; Greater MN Housing Fund Regional Forum; Senior Housing Co-design; Olmsted County $31M from ARPA;
Southeast Regional Affordable Housing Forum Apr 27, 2021 12:00 PM Dec 12, 2021 10:21 AM
Feb 14, 2024 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) Feb 14, 2024 11:30 AM Feb 20, 2024 01:11 PM Senior Housing Presentation: Harvestview West Townhome Development; Housing Preservation Presentation: Residents of Old Town Hall Purchase & Plans
What is a Community Land Trust? Jan 25, 2024 08:00 PM Jan 30, 2024 09:58 AM Learn About This Affordable Homeownership Model
November 8, 2023 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) Nov 08, 2023 11:30 AM Nov 29, 2023 11:04 AM Barriers to both rental and homeownership along with a great discussion.
October 11, 2023 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) Oct 11, 2023 11:30 AM Nov 14, 2023 10:11 AM Zumbro Ridge Estate 5-Year Updates; Local Real Estate Update; Community Organizations Looking for Housing; Round Table from Members
September 13, 2023 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) Sep 13, 2023 11:30 AM Nov 14, 2023 10:11 AM State Housing Tax Credit Program and Contribution Fund, Local Option Sales Tax
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1. A list of Beam aware upcoming community events of all types. 

2. A list of noteworthy past events that have one or more of the following contents: presentation slides, video recordings as well as takeaways. 

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

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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