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Rochester NAACP 2025 Juneteenth Community Celebration Jun 14, 2025 05:00 PM Jun 06, 2025 09:47 AM The Rochester Branch of NAACP is proud to announce its 20th Anuual Juneteenth Celebration
Certification Workshops Jun 21, 2025 04:00 PM Jun 21, 2025 10:02 AM Destination Medical Center, City of Rochester, Equity in the Built Environment Program, and the State of MN Appex Accelerator are partnering to host a series of Free “Certification Workshops” to help Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) and Targeted Group/Economically Disadvantaged/Veteran-Owned (TG/ED/VO) companies apply for certification.
Coming to the Table 2025 National Gathering Jun 15, 2025 12:00 PM Apr 30, 2025 03:57 PM
Bike Club Open House Jun 14, 2025 07:00 PM Jun 14, 2025 09:07 AM Open House for the Pata de Perro Bike Club’s new location (basement of the Fire Station)
Advancing Health Equity Feb 10, 2025 03:30 PM Feb 15, 2025 11:20 AM Empowering Immigrant and Refugee Communities
Pre Bid Open House- Link Bus Rapid Transit Project Nov 18, 2024 05:00 PM Nov 07, 2024 12:48 PM You are invited to participate in a pre-bid open house by the City or Rochester. This event will provide valuable information regarding the initial three bid packages on the Link Bus Rapid Transit project.
ZVMS: Free Dermatology Clinic Nov 02, 2024 04:00 PM Oct 29, 2024 09:59 AM Our services: Skin Checks, Foot Care, Acne, Skin Infections and rashes, Free Socks and Shoes, Free Skincare Products
Juneteenth Reckoning with Slavery Oct 26, 2024 03:00 PM Oct 25, 2024 09:20 AM MN African American History
Financial Liberation Workshop Oct 30, 2024 07:30 PM Oct 30, 2024 06:47 PM Financial Literacy, Credit Counseling, Leadership, Coaching, Personal Finance
ICAM: Garba & DANDIA Night Oct 04, 2024 10:00 PM Oct 03, 2024 10:02 AM For the First Time in Rochester - ICAM presents Eight Person Music Band from Gujarat to get you dancing the night away at the Garba and Dandiya Dance Festival of India! Garba is a dance that honors, worships, and celebrates the feminine form of divinity.
3Q 2024 September Health HAPP Meeting Sep 12, 2024 09:00 AM Sep 16, 2024 01:05 PM CHAP Value Discussion: What value does the CHAP process bring to you/your organization? CHIP Collective Impact Discussion: How are we addressing the top health issues in Olmsted County?
4Q 2024 December Health HAPP Meeting Dec 12, 2024 09:00 AM Feb 10, 2025 08:55 AM Topics include: Prenatal Co-Design Project; Sarah Stevens and Sadie Swenson, OCPHS Julie Ruzek, Cradle 2 Career CHAP Process: Looking ahead to 2025 Derrick Fritz, CHAP Coordinator Efforts Being Done to Address Community Health Priorities All Core Agency Updates CHAP Core Group Community Announcements and Sharing All
Interfaith Convening September 19th, 2024 Sep 19, 2024 07:30 PM Aug 31, 2024 10:39 AM
August 2024 Rochester Vision 2050 Community Engagement Aug 27, 2024 02:00 PM Sep 12, 2024 11:59 AM Rochester Vision 2050 Help Shape Rochester's Future Rochester Mayor Kim Norton would like to hear your vision for Rochester’s next generation. Rochester Vision 2050 seeks your input to create a collective vision for our city's future. Your perspective helps to ensure that our policies, investments, and initiatives align with the collective will and wisdom of our community.
Rochester Mayor's State of the City Address Jan 10, 2025 07:30 AM Jan 16, 2025 06:52 PM A fresh start for our best future
City Council Study Session Sep 30, 2024 05:30 PM Sep 30, 2024 01:15 PM Supporting Transformation
Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs: Community Listening Session Aug 31, 2024 07:20 PM Aug 29, 2024 09:16 AM Please share within your networks! This Listening Session for the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs hosted locally by COPAL Rochester and ACHLA will take place on Saturday, August 31 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. A meal will be provided for attendees. Seats are limited, so the organizers are asking attendees to register to confirm their attendance.
Cradle 2 Career Annual Education Summit (Live, reflect, connect) Oct 09, 2024 05:00 PM Nov 05, 2024 12:41 PM Learn, reflect, and connect with us at this free event as we come together to support children and youth from cradle to career. Power in Partnership: Our Collective Impact
Community Screening: Beyond the Bridge Aug 15, 2024 08:00 PM Aug 13, 2024 05:03 PM Panel discussion on Any Path Home A new local initiative to address homelessness follows the screening
NAACP: Anti-Hate Rally and Forum Aug 11, 2024 04:30 PM Aug 11, 2024 11:22 AM The Rochester Branch of the NAACP condemns in the strongest terms the recent uptick in documented incidents of racism, bullying and harassment, hate crimes, and violence perpetrated against Black people, multi-racial families, people of color, and members of the Jewish faith in Rochester, Minnesota, and Olmsted County.
2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) open houses In Person Aug 27, 2024 01:00 PM Aug 08, 2024 09:30 AM Residents are invited to learn more and comment on the 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) during several open houses. The TIP, implemented by the Rochester-Olmsted Council of Governments (ROCOG), outlines federally funded transportation improvements in the Rochester-Olmsted County metropolitan
2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) open houses In Person Aug 22, 2024 06:30 PM Aug 08, 2024 09:21 AM Residents are invited to learn more and comment on the 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) during several open houses. The TIP, implemented by the Rochester-Olmsted Council of Governments (ROCOG), outlines federally funded transportation improvements in the Rochester-Olmsted County metropolitan
2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) open houses Virtual Aug 23, 2024 01:00 PM Aug 08, 2024 09:28 AM Residents are invited to learn more and comment on the 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) during several open houses. The TIP, implemented by the Rochester-Olmsted Council of Governments (ROCOG), outlines federally funded transportation improvements in the Rochester-Olmsted County metropolitan
2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) open houses In Person Aug 26, 2024 05:30 PM Aug 08, 2024 09:25 AM Residents are invited to learn more and comment on the 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) during several open houses. The TIP, implemented by the Rochester-Olmsted Council of Governments (ROCOG), outlines federally funded transportation improvements in the Rochester-Olmsted County metropolitan
State of Rochester Public Schools 2024 Sep 16, 2024 08:30 PM Sep 23, 2024 10:59 AM In his first State of the School District Address, RPS Superintendent Kent Pekel will answer that question and provide an engaging overview of how Rochester Public Schools is working to meet those three essential psychological needs for more than 17,000 young people in our community. The event will also feature performances and observations from RPS students on the state of our schools, our school system, and our city.
RPS Jan 2025 Family Engagement Meeting: Opportunities for Students to Earn College Credit in High School Jan 14, 2025 11:00 AM Jan 16, 2025 09:55 AM Opportunities for Students to Earn College Credit in High School
RPS September 2024 Family Engagement Meeting: Ignite Student Learning 2024 Referendum Sep 10, 2024 11:00 AM Sep 12, 2024 11:01 AM During our September meeting, RPS Superintendent, Dr. Kent Pekel, will lead an information session on the topic: "Ignite Student Learning 2024 Referendum.
RPS March 2025 Family Engagement Meeting: Respectful Conversations Workshop Mar 11, 2025 11:30 AM Feb 12, 2025 09:10 AM In-person workshop called Respectful Conversations, facilitated by Amy Anderson, Executive Director for Youth Voice, from the YMCA in the twin cities.
RPS Feb 2025 Family Engagement Meeting: RPS Chemical Health Counseling Feb 11, 2025 11:00 AM Feb 12, 2025 08:09 AM During this session, our team of RPS Chemical Health Counselors will share insights into their work and its connection to families. This is a valuable opportunity to learn how they support students, access helpful resources for families, and partner with family-facing staff.
RPS November Family Engagement Meeting: Students in Transition Information Session Nov 12, 2024 11:00 AM Jan 16, 2025 10:03 AM The focus for this meeting is a Students in Transition Information Session, featuring a presentation by Nicole Wibstad, RPS Students in Transition Coordinator, and Connie Cohen
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Mayo Clinic Platform 2025 Conference

June 3–4 in Minneapolis, PlatforMed 2025 Proceedings

Featuring: leaders from Google, Thrive Global, Mount Sinai, Nvidia, and the Gates Foundation. 

Last Updated June 27, 2025



MN 2025 Joint Disparity Study — External Stakeholder Group Meeting

Copilot Analysis and Summary of City of Rochester Procurement Profile Summary

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Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN)

Spring 2025 Nonprofit News

Financial Planning; Federal Funding Importance; Nonprofit Services; etc

Last Updated June 25, 2025



City of Rochester 2026-2027 Budget Planning

2026 Budget Update

May 27, 2025 City Council Study Session ; Apr 28, 2025 City Council Study Session Materials

Press Release: The City of Rochester is beginning its 2026-2027 budget process and invites residents to learn more about the factors shaping the City’s financial outlook.

Last Updated June 23, 2025



2025-2026 RPS Budget

RPS Budget Cut 

The Rochester School Board has officially approved a $445 million budget for the 2025–26 school year, setting the stage for a year of stability and strategic investment in local education.

 

Last Updated June 22, 2025



Rochester International Relations Committee

1H 2025 Meeting Materials

Last Updated June 21, 2025



NAACP, Rochester Chapter

Juneteenth 2025 Celebration Report 

Rochester NAACP Statement on Racist Hate Incident Targeting Black Child in Public Park

Last Updated June 20, 2025



Multicultural Center Concept Enablement

One Page Summary of Concept - Fact Sheet

Detailed Project Description

Last Updated June 17, 2025



Financial Aid Support Sessions

2025 Summer Financial Aid Sessions  

Locations: RCTC, Rochester Public Library

Information for CBO hosting Financial Aid Sessions

Last Updated June 14, 2025



Future Development of Graham Park

PB Editorial - Need to include Seneca Site and County/City planning together

PB Reporting on background of the project including engaging local governments 

 

Last Updated June 14, 2025



State Funding Supports Silver Lake Skate Park and Traffic Calming Grants

June 10, 2025 – ROCHESTER, MINN. – The City of Rochester is grateful for state funding and legislative actions this session that will help enhance public spaces and improve quality of life for residents.

Last Updated June 11, 2025



May 2025 DMCC Board Meeting Reports (10-Year Milestone)

May 2025 DMCC Board Meeting Report

10-Year DMC Looking Back

 

Last Updated May 29, 2025



Discovery Square Shared Lab Infastructure

Biolabs as shared space partner

A shared lab space for a community of like-minded entrepreneurs associated with one or more academic research partners

Last Updated May 28, 2025



Three Housing Projects with DMC Assistance

DMCC Board Meeting Approval May 2025: Civic Center North (Sherman), Looms, West Transit Village 

Last Updated May 28, 2025



DMC Equitable Economic Development

May 2025 DMC Board Meeting Report

Feb 2025 DMC Board Meeting Report: Community Co-design, Equity Alliance Topics, Community Connection & Capacity Building, Pitch Event, Targeted Business Metrics, Affordable Housing

Last Updated May 24, 2025



Minnesota Main Street Economic Revitalization Program

May 2025 DMC Board Meeting Report

(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 May 24, 2025



West Transit Village DMC Board Meeting

May 2025 DMCC Board Meeting Report

Feb 2025 DMCC Board Meeting Memo

PB reporting re Jan 6 City Council Meeting

"A final plan for dividing a 14.1-acre Mayo Clinic parking lot into developable sections is expected to be reviewed Monday by the Rochester City Council. The site, being dubbed “West Transit Village,” sits between Second Street Southwest and Cascade Lake. It is currently used as a Mayo Clinic employee shuttle lot, and Mayo Clinic plans to construct a 2,500-stall parking structure."

Last Updated May 24, 2025



Rochester Public Library - Master Plan Study

Community Survey Request 2025-05-19

Rochester City Council Study Session 4/1/42025

Post Bulletin Reporting

 

Last Updated May 19, 2025



Downtown Waterfront Southeast: 6th Street Bridge

May 2025 City Council Updates

May 2024 Online Survey for Community Inputs and Asian Community Inputs Outreach

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2024 Housing Coalition Investments

2024 Investments:

$8,491,000 supporting 11 projects totaling over $77M

Last Updated May 17, 2025