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Women of Wellness (WOW) Conference 2024 May 09, 2024 03:30 PM Apr 17, 2024 09:59 AM Forge meaningful connections with like-minded individuals, as you share in the collective journey towards greater well-being and fulfillment
(Spanish) Finding your First Customers and sell without being salesy Sep 16, 2024 08:00 PM Aug 29, 2024 09:48 AM Congratulations on your new endeavor! Now it’s time to sell! But most people do not like being “sold”… Now what? Learn where to find your first customers and how to sell without being pushy.
April 2018 Community Health Forum Apr 10, 2018 12:00 PM Mar 13, 2018 11:33 AM The summit’s focus will be on health equity, the half-day will include: a data walk, keynote speaker and a facilitated discussion on local concepts, attributes and opportunities regarding health equity.
Free Dermatology Clinic By ZVMS Apr 27, 2024 04:00 PM Apr 26, 2024 08:30 AM Funded by United Way of Olmsted County, Services include: Skin & Spot Checks, Foot Care, Acne, Skin infections & rashes
DMC: How Parking Explains the World Apr 30, 2024 07:00 PM Nov 07, 2024 11:45 AM Author Henry Grabar ignited a national discussion with his book Paved Paradise, a discussion that recently had him cited by the White House.
Community Comprehensive Plan Study Session and Optional Action Planning Mar 11, 2018 07:30 PM Mar 22, 2018 07:19 PM City Council will discuss the Revised Comprehensive Plan at the Committee of the Whole at 3:30pm Mon 3/19/2018, and will hold a public hearing and first round vote at the regular session in April.
Community of Wellness 2018 by Lotus Foundation & Rochester Clinic Mar 16, 2018 09:00 PM Mar 04, 2018 10:26 PM
Commitment to Racial Justice Day of Learning: Olmsted County’s Race and Racism as a Public Health Issue Report Dec 01, 2022 10:30 AM Nov 17, 2022 10:22 AM Recently, the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners accepted the final recommendations from a joint study on race and racism as a public health issue led by two of its advisory groups. Work will begin this fall to review the recommendations and develop an implementation plan.
Nonprofit Consortium: Quarterly Commitment to Racial Justice Feb 14, 2023 01:30 PM Feb 13, 2023 05:22 PM 1st Micro Grant Presentation-Boys and Girls Club; 2nd Micro Grant Presentation-LifeGate Services; BLM Presentation
DMC Sustainability Series Apr 19, 2023 01:00 PM Apr 14, 2023 03:45 PM The DMC Sustainability Series is a monthly seminar sponsored by Destination Medical Center and the City of Rochester. The purpose is to introduce sustainability concepts and best practices for everyone to consider. The series is held virtually on the third Wednesday of every month at noon.
DMC: Sustainability Series: Sketchbox – Simplified and Free Energy Modeling Tool Nov 16, 2022 01:00 PM Nov 13, 2022 12:08 PM Join us for an interactive presentation by Slipstream, a mission-driven nonprofit organization, that recently launched a free version of its simplified energy modeling tool—Sketchbox.
Housing Update to Kiwanis Rochester by Steve Borchardt Mar 08, 2018 01:00 PM Mar 13, 2018 08:11 AM
6th Stree Bridge and Riverfront Improvements Project Open House Mar 26, 2024 06:30 PM Mar 11, 2024 11:54 AM Project Manager Ian Cochran shares, “The City of Rochester is excited to kick off this next public engagement phase that builds upon previous community conversations about connecting the neighborhoods on either side of the Zumbro River with a bridge at 6th Street S. The community-informed design will be about more than just the bridge; the project will benefit the community in various ways including improved connections to the riverfront and a safer 6th Street for all users.”
Unlock Your Future - College Financial Aid FAFSA Support Aug 16, 2024 02:00 PM Aug 16, 2024 04:35 PM
CNG Meeting: Community Health Social Determinants Panel & Village Updates Mar 22, 2018 09:30 AM Mar 17, 2018 09:13 PM
Lotus Health Foundation hosts 6th annual “Community of Wellness” event, Lifestyle Medicine, Path to Health & Happiness. May 17, 2024 03:00 PM Apr 26, 2024 08:29 AM Embark on a journey towards health and happiness.
MDH: Improving community and belonging through community design process May 07, 2024 12:00 PM Apr 30, 2024 08:31 AM How can we improve community mental well-being and happiness through community co-design? Learn about three very different community development projects that improved the mental well-being of local communities through human centered design process.
Southeast Minnesota Community Mental Health and Wellness Conference May 09, 2024 07:00 PM Apr 26, 2024 08:29 AM
Partnership for Successful Homeownership Nov 21, 2024 12:00 PM Nov 14, 2024 09:22 AM Learn how you can easily leverage the First-Generation Homebuyers Community Down-Payment Assistance Fund on behalf of you clients.
Beam me up, Scottie Mar 01, 2018 01:00 PM Feb 26, 2018 11:04 AM How Kiwanis Rochester can beam out insight on community projects and organizations
The power foods revolution to health and weight control by Neal Barnard, MD May 10, 2024 07:30 PM Apr 30, 2024 08:53 AM Hosted by Rochester Health Clinic and Lotus Health Foundation
2024 Rochester Pridefest May 18, 2024 05:00 PM May 16, 2024 12:58 PM Celebrate Rochester's LGBTQIA+ community at this family friendly event that features a variety of local vendors, food and entertainment!
Unlock Your Future FAFSA Sep 22, 2024 04:45 PM Sep 20, 2024 10:12 AM College Financial Support
DMC Corporation Executive Committee Meeting Feb 01, 2018 02:00 PM Jan 30, 2018 05:13 PM
Journey 2 Growth Public Meeting Mar 01, 2018 09:00 AM Jan 30, 2018 04:50 PM
Human Library Team Celebration (Members Only) Dec 07, 2022 06:00 PM Dec 07, 2022 01:26 PM Diversity Council Human Library Books Get Together.
Human Library Mayo Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Feb 23, 2023 07:00 PM Feb 23, 2023 10:13 AM
Mayo PM&R Human Library Jan 26, 2023 07:00 PM Jan 12, 2023 11:28 AM Diversity Council Human Library Books Mayo PM&R Human Library
Global Mayor's Challenge Update Oct 02, 2024 07:30 PM Sep 05, 2024 09:34 AM Please join us for dinner and an update on the Global Mayor’s Challenge. The evening will have discussion, engagement, and feedback on where we are headed with the Equity in the Built Environment program.
Community Family Well-Being Event Planning Mar 24, 2025 01:30 PM Mar 21, 2025 11:50 AM A meeting to brainstorm creative ways to shape the upcoming Family Well-Bing event. Key discussion points include: Activities that your group may be able to organize; Cultural displays (art, dance, games); Music and food contributions; Volunteer coordination
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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

Copilot Analysis and Summary of Hennepin County Procurement Profile Summary

Comparison between Hennepin County and Rochester 

Last Updated June 26, 2025



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

Last Updated May 18, 2025



2024 Housing Coalition Investments

2024 Investments:

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

Last Updated May 17, 2025