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Title End Date Modification Date Description
Morning with the Mayor Jun 18, 2020 08:00 AM Jun 16, 2020 08:49 PM
Journie: Juneteenth 2020 Celebraiton Jun 19, 2020 08:00 PM Jun 16, 2020 08:45 PM
Alternative Health Insurance Opportunities for Nonprofits Jun 18, 2020 11:30 AM Jun 16, 2020 11:16 AM
Virtual Juneteenth: Celebrating 401 Years of Black Resilience Jun 20, 2020 01:30 PM Jun 15, 2020 09:12 PM
Immune Resilience Jun 20, 2020 08:30 PM Jun 15, 2020 05:04 PM A synthesis of the science and skills to optimize your immune system.
Nonprofit call with Gov. Walz and Lt. Governor Flanagan Jun 12, 2020 02:00 PM Jun 12, 2020 10:52 AM
Where do we go from here? Proposed Actions for Justice Jun 11, 2020 08:00 PM Jun 09, 2020 03:50 PM
Interactive information session with Ethiopian Community Jun 07, 2020 03:00 PM Jun 13, 2020 07:39 AM
A Town Hall edition of Barbershop Talk Jun 01, 2020 08:00 PM Jun 01, 2020 01:35 PM
The D'Sievers Curbside at the Castle Jun 01, 2020 07:30 PM Jun 01, 2020 01:24 PM
Focus Forward: Many Voices, One Future Nov 09, 2022 01:00 PM Nov 10, 2022 11:23 AM
Reward and Challenges Serving on DMCC Board (By Invitation) Nov 11, 2019 04:00 PM Sep 18, 2022 10:19 AM
COVID-19 Townhall with Community Experts - In Spanish May 27, 2020 08:00 PM Jun 13, 2020 07:46 AM
Mayo Clinic COVID-19 Research Webinar May 20, 2020 10:00 AM May 18, 2020 01:55 PM
Community for Health Initiative May 15, 2020 11:05 AM May 13, 2020 08:16 PM
Open Beam FPE Interlock May 26, 2020 02:00 PM May 26, 2020 07:56 AM
Covid Town Hall with Cambodian Community Jun 10, 2020 06:00 PM Jun 08, 2020 02:10 PM
Townhall with Somali Community (ENGLISH and SOMALI) May 14, 2020 04:00 PM Jun 08, 2020 02:22 PM
Cambodian Community Townhall Jan 30, 2021 06:30 PM Jun 24, 2021 07:46 AM
Need Groceries? May 15, 2020 01:30 PM May 07, 2020 02:35 PM
In the City for Good: Covid -19 Community Conversation May 14, 2020 08:00 PM Jun 13, 2020 07:40 AM
Panel Discussion: Responding to Anti-Asian Racism During the COVID-19 Pandemic Apr 30, 2020 05:00 PM Apr 29, 2020 01:52 PM
Destination Medical Center Webinar Series Will Feature Minnesota Industry leaders on Topics of Post-Pandemic Recovery May 01, 2020 01:00 PM Apr 24, 2020 08:19 AM
"Why Cultural Heritage Matters" Apr 23, 2020 07:00 PM Apr 23, 2020 02:09 PM
2nd Street SW Corridor Station Area Plans (3rd in Series) Apr 21, 2020 07:30 PM Apr 18, 2020 02:27 PM New Rapid Transit for a Growing, Equitable Rochester Virtual Open House #3: 2nd Street SW Corridor
2nd Street SW Corridor Station Area Plans (2nd in series) Apr 16, 2020 07:30 PM Apr 18, 2020 02:30 PM New Rapid Transit for a Growing, Equitable Rochester Virtual Open House #2: 2nd Street SW Corridor
Destination Medical Center Webinar Series Kicks Off with Construction Safety in a COVID-19 Environment Apr 16, 2020 01:00 PM Apr 13, 2020 07:20 PM
Nonprofit Technology Access Apr 10, 2020 02:00 PM Apr 09, 2020 04:31 PM
At the heart of the matter Apr 08, 2020 12:00 PM Apr 07, 2020 10:34 AM At the Heart of the Matter: Unmasking the Invisibility of COVID-19 in Diverse Populations
Virtual Open House for New Rapid Transit for a Growing, Equitable Rochester Apr 07, 2020 07:00 PM Apr 02, 2020 08:32 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

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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