You are here: Home / Community Activities / Past Events

Past Events

Title End Date Modification Date Description
RAF: DEI Practitioner Monthly Drop-In Session Nov 16, 2022 05:00 PM Nov 14, 2022 07:59 AM Share in a safe space, build relationships, encourage, collaborate together.
Kim Norton's "Oasis of Peace" Meeting Nov 22, 2016 08:30 PM Jul 10, 2024 09:36 AM Please stop by the Rochester Public Library Auditorium tonight between 7:30 and 9:00 with ideas and creative thoughts to help assure Rochester is an oasis of peace and safety for everyone living in, working in or visiting our community!
RISE for Youth Career Fair (By Invitation) Jul 25, 2022 02:30 PM Nov 14, 2022 10:10 AM Exhibitors include Open Beam, Diversity Council, Post Bulletin, IBM, First Alliance Credit Unition, RPS, RPD, Olmsted County, Mayo, UMR, KTTC, RCTC, Winona State, Rochester Fire Department, Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce, IBM
Pamoja Women's Annual Iftar Dinner Mar 23, 2024 09:00 PM Mar 25, 2024 08:53 AM Please register to join Pamoja Women in a fast-breaking food sharing evening in the holy month of Ramadan.
Our Kids and Our Future: A Vision for Rochester Public Schools Apr 13, 2024 12:00 PM Apr 02, 2024 11:29 AM
SE MN Technovation Client Needs Day (2019) Jan 13, 2019 05:00 PM Dec 04, 2018 08:33 AM
Rochester's Black Legacy: A Traveling Exhibit - Still We Rise Feb 16, 2024 05:00 AM Feb 15, 2024 11:26 AM Nationwide, Black History Month will be celebrated in February 2024. This presents a rich opportunity for the Rochester community to honor its local and regional Black history and to celebrate the vibrant and dynamic community that makes up Rochester today.
Pfizer Covid-19 vaccacines for 5 year-olds Jun 26, 2022 03:00 PM Jul 01, 2022 01:51 PM
Christmas Anonymous – Rochester MN 2022 Dec 10, 2022 04:00 PM Dec 02, 2022 08:02 AM Helping families in need via our ‘store’ where parents can shop without paying for new and gently-used toys; teen gifts; boys and girls new clothing; new hats, gloves, and knitwear; and new or used shoes, boots, and skates.
Latino Fest 2024 Sep 14, 2024 06:00 PM Aug 28, 2024 01:28 PM Dance Get ready to move and groove to the infectious beats of Latino music! The air will be filled with the rhythm of salsa, merengue, bachata, and more. Don't be shy to join in on the dance floor – our talented dancers will gladly teach you a step or two! Food Indulge in a culinary adventure like no other! Savor the delectable flavors of traditional Latino cuisine. From tantalizing gorditas to mouthwatering mangonadas, your taste buds are in for an absolute treat! Culture This event is not just about celebration; it's about unity and fostering a sense of community. Latino Fest brings together diverse cultures under one roof, promoting understanding, friendship, and harmony. The event will be held inside and outside tentative of the weather
Latino Fest 2023 Sep 16, 2023 07:00 PM Sep 12, 2023 07:57 AM Saturday, September 16: Latino Fest – Join the Alliance of Chicanos, Hispano, and Latino Americans (ACHLA) on September 16th from 12pm-10pm for art, food, music and community coming together in a dazzling celebration! Experience the richness of Latin culture inside the historic Chateau Theatre and out at the vibrant Peace Plaza. Let's dance, enjoy and come together for an unforgettable day of unity and fun! There is no cost for this event.
June Valuing Others Together Thursday Night Lights Jun 13, 2024 07:00 PM Jun 07, 2024 09:44 AM Digging Deeper...Awesome Questions to discuss with a new friend
Rochester Area Volunteer Fair Apr 21, 2025 01:30 PM Mar 21, 2025 05:23 PM
CNG Mtg - What do we do next with the Compass Points dashboard? Jan 26, 2017 09:00 AM Sep 24, 2021 09:39 AM
Community Matters: Creative Solutions to Hire, Retain and Develop Employees Feb 19, 2020 01:00 PM Feb 19, 2020 01:26 PM
Rochester First Electric Public Transit Buses Ribbon Cutting Jul 08, 2022 02:30 PM Jul 02, 2022 11:03 AM
Star Tribune Minnesota Matters Rochester May 29, 2024 02:00 PM Jun 05, 2024 09:42 AM Star Tribune journalists and editors are coming to Rochester to learn from you.
Cambodian Annual Picnic Jul 04, 2024 04:00 PM Jun 28, 2024 10:46 AM You are cordially invited to join us for the Cambodian Annual Picnic, a celebration of our community's success and unity! As we gather together to share in the joy of our community's accomplishments, we extend an open invitation to all to join us for an afternoon of food, fun, friendship and story sharing of our past. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with our fellow community members, make new friends, and create lasting memories.
September 2022 DMC Board Meeting Sep 22, 2022 12:00 PM Oct 24, 2022 09:50 AM
DMC Board Meeting Sep 25, 2018 12:00 PM May 05, 2021 11:41 AM
DMC Discussion with Carlson and Campion May 07, 2021 12:00 PM May 05, 2021 11:39 AM
Unlock Your Future Jun 27, 2024 02:30 PM Jun 24, 2024 12:21 PM FREE Financial Aid support to complete FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) & MN Dream Act Application to support your education
DMCC November 10, 2022 Board Meeting Nov 10, 2022 12:00 PM Mar 15, 2024 11:35 AM Topics include: Patient, companion, visitor, employee and resident experince Metrics: 7:48 Survey: 15:42 Soldiers Field Memorial 32:00 Equity 40:57 Discovery Square 54:30 Mortenson 59:16 Prospecting Occupants 1:09 Additional Business 1:11:03 Survey result comments 1:20:04 Heart of the city 1:29:48 Mobility 1:33:25 DEI 1:35:08 Diversity Council Comments 1:48:07 Equitable Co-design 1:49:03 Relationship Building 1:53:13 Comments 1:58:08 Main Street Grant 2:09:15
2023 Destination Medical Center’s Annual Meeting Sep 21, 2023 06:00 PM Mar 15, 2024 10:54 AM Destination Medical Center Economic Development Agency cordially invites you to our 2023 Annual Meeting on September 21, 2023. The meeting will be held near Soldiers Memorial Field in the grassy area east of Zumbro Lutheran Church from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Please register on the Eventbrite page. If you have any questions, please reach out to Anna Hicok at annahicok@dmceda.org. We hope to see you there! The Destination Medical Center team
2022 Destination Medical Center’s Annual Meeting Sep 15, 2022 07:00 PM Aug 29, 2022 09:33 AM
Techsoap Course: Use Data to Drive Greater Impact Sep 15, 2022 12:00 PM Aug 29, 2022 09:32 AM
Third Judicial District Report on April 2016: Conversation with the Black Community Nov 03, 2016 08:30 PM Jul 10, 2024 09:39 AM The Third Judicial District Equal Justice Committee (EJC) held this Community Listening Session in collaboration with the Diversity Council of Rochester. The purpose of the session was to listen to the perspective of local underrepresented populations in order to learn what they believe the court can do better with respect to understanding their experiences.
October 2016 CNG Large Group Meeting Oct 27, 2016 09:00 AM Oct 19, 2016 05:04 AM
Women Magazine: Friendship Party Nov 03, 2022 07:30 PM Oct 12, 2022 08:16 AM
Annual MPR Connects Rochester Event - In the Dark Season 2 Oct 11, 2018 07:00 PM Oct 05, 2018 09:10 PM
Document Actions

Two types of event information being shared in the following:

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
Celebrate Independence Day at Rochester’s 4th Fest 2025 Jul 04, 2025 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
ICAM: Utsav 2025 (Festival of Colors) Jul 19, 2025 04:30 PM - 08:30 PM — Peace Plaza, Downtown, Rochester, MN
Upcoming events…
Community News

This panel displays the latest community news. For a standalone view please click this LINK.



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