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Hmong Cultural Center Museum Launch Dec 02, 2021 06:00 PM Nov 17, 2021 08:47 PM Join for the official launch of the Hmong Cultural Center Museum in this online event!
2025 Lunar New Year Celebration Jan 26, 2025 05:00 PM Jan 25, 2025 01:18 PM Celebrate the Year of the Snake at the 2025 Lunar New Year Festival! Asia Mall invites you to join us on Saturday and Sunday, January 25th and 26th, from 12PM-5PM. This event marks the third official Lunar New Year celebration since our opening. Join us for an unforgettable day of traditional performances, cultural showcases, and community spirit.
Chinese Community: Overall Consideration of the Cov-d-19 Vaccine Nov 16, 2021 09:00 PM Nov 09, 2021 02:52 PM Affliation with Project HEALINGS to inform the public. In this case Chinese Community.
HEALTH AS A CATALYST FOR GROWTH Jan 26, 2022 01:30 PM Feb 01, 2022 09:47 AM
November 4, 2021 DMCC Board Meeting Nov 04, 2021 12:00 PM Mar 15, 2024 11:35 AM Topics Include: Metrics (downtown post-occupancy analysis); Discovery Square; Development Framework (America City for Health/Lead Generation); DMC Project Updates (Heart of the City, Riverfront, Rapid Transit, District Energy, McKnight Foundation Grants)
Februray 3, 2022 DMCC Board Session and Collaborative Session Feb 03, 2022 02:00 PM Feb 08, 2022 01:39 PM
Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff Oct 02, 2021 02:00 PM Nov 07, 2021 09:06 AM
Age-Friendly Planning November 9 Nov 09, 2021 04:00 PM Nov 09, 2021 02:42 PM
RISE Up, RISE High: Empowering our Community’s Youth Nov 10, 2021 07:30 PM Nov 02, 2021 06:23 PM
Barbershop Talk and NAACP: How we RISE Up Together in the Community Nov 20, 2021 11:30 AM Nov 22, 2021 10:53 AM Topics include: NAACP participation; Mayo Clinic partnership; How to apply
RISING Beyond Barriers: Challenges and Opportunities in Education and the Workforce Nov 17, 2021 07:30 PM Nov 02, 2021 06:25 PM
RISING Together: A Conversation About Creating Equitable Pathways Nov 04, 2021 07:30 PM Nov 02, 2021 06:04 PM
P-Tech 535 Information Meeting Nov 18, 2021 08:00 PM Nov 22, 2021 01:46 PM Topics include: IT, IBM partnership; Practical Nursing, RCTC; LPN Opening, Mayo
Productive Hacks by Collider Oct 29, 2021 01:00 PM Oct 29, 2021 09:01 AM
C4G Housing: Unified Development Code Oct 11, 2021 08:00 PM Dec 13, 2021 11:31 AM
Minnesota Alliance for Volunteer Advancement (MAVA) Oct 27, 2021 10:30 AM Oct 26, 2021 11:03 AM
DMC Community For Health Steering Committee October Meeting Oct 29, 2021 11:00 AM Oct 25, 2021 07:23 PM
October Age Friendly Meeting Oct 26, 2021 04:00 PM Oct 29, 2021 08:10 AM
Community Health Assessment and Planning Updates to DC Board Oct 26, 2021 06:00 PM Oct 25, 2021 07:49 PM
Mayowood Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting for New Supportive Housing Oct 26, 2021 02:00 PM Dec 13, 2021 11:33 AM Mayowood Apartments will provide permanent supportive housing for 30 homeless adults
Rochester on Tap Oct 30, 2021 09:00 PM Oct 16, 2021 09:06 AM Rochester on Tap is making it's way back to the Mayo Civic Center on Saturday, October 30th, 2021 with a VIP Session and two General Admission Sessions! Sample over 100 releases from some of America’s best craft breweries!
Project HEALINGS Retreat Oct 16, 2021 02:00 PM Oct 15, 2021 05:35 PM
Training for Good: Grant Writing for Nonprofits Nov 30, 2021 12:00 PM Oct 13, 2021 11:00 AM
Plone 2021 Conference Oct 31, 2021 12:00 PM Nov 14, 2022 04:17 PM Open Source Software Conference with Keynote Speaker Annette B Lewis, Six Feet Up
MPR Presents MN Diverse Communities Lunch and Learn Oct 12, 2021 01:00 PM Mar 13, 2022 08:09 AM
NORTHEAST MINNESOTA EQUITY SUMMIT: OCT. 27 Oct 27, 2021 11:30 AM Oct 27, 2021 11:02 AM The Equity Summit is an opportunity for community leaders, businesses, educators, creatives, workforce and economic development, government, health care, philanthropy, and YOU to engage around themes related to diversity, equity, and inclusion and forge a more inclusive future in northeast Minnesota.
Virtual Open House: Downtown Waterfront Southeast: 6 Street Bridge Concept Design Oct 07, 2021 01:00 PM Oct 04, 2021 12:40 PM
November, 2021 Rochester Area Foundation DEI Event (By Invitation) Nov 05, 2021 02:00 PM Apr 30, 2023 01:53 PM Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practitioner gathering facilitated by RAF’s DEI Committee
FORUM WITH INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT DR. KENT PEKEL Oct 21, 2021 08:00 PM Oct 04, 2021 10:27 AM
Nonprofit Board Chair Networking Oct 21, 2021 01:00 PM Nov 14, 2022 10:18 AM The Consortium is excited to announce that we are hosting a Nonprofit Board Chair Networking on Thursday October 21 from 12-1pm. Please feel free to share with your Board Chair and with other nonprofit organizations.
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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
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Mayo Clinic Platform 2025 Conference

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MN 2025 Joint Disparity Study — External Stakeholder Group Meeting

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Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN)

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Financial Planning; Federal Funding Importance; Nonprofit Services; etc

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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