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Music and Dance Festival Presented by Somli Museum Dec 29, 2023 09:00 PM Dec 18, 2023 05:03 PM
Community Chat with City Council Officials: Carlson and Campion Mar 04, 2021 07:00 PM Mar 01, 2021 10:53 AM
Conversation on Youth Mental Health and Community Resources Feb 28, 2021 05:00 PM Mar 27, 2021 10:18 AM
“Organizing, Educating, & Advocating: The Rochester Community Initiative” Mar 18, 2021 08:00 PM Mar 27, 2021 05:29 PM
Identify Mental Concerns in Your Child and Next Steps Mar 01, 2021 07:25 PM Feb 27, 2021 10:00 AM
Marnita's Table and Blue Cross & Blue Shield Online Healthcare Conversation Mar 11, 2021 08:30 PM Feb 21, 2021 04:59 PM
RCTC: "Get Over It!" with Jane Elliot and Ray Hansen Feb 10, 2021 04:30 PM Feb 05, 2021 05:29 PM
CIVIC EQUITY Reengaging with law enforcement Feb 23, 2021 05:30 PM Feb 13, 2021 11:13 AM PCA representatives to brief Rochester Diversity Council board and DC guests
NAACP Forum on Honesty in Education Aug 28, 2021 12:30 PM Aug 29, 2021 11:16 AM
Covid 19 Disparity Impacts Apr 08, 2021 08:30 PM Apr 08, 2021 05:42 AM COVID 19: A Health Forum on Virus Disparities and Why Receipt of the Vaccine is Critical to the Black Community
NAACP Townhall - The Page Amendment: Pros and Cons of the Proposal (Virtual); Mar 30, 2021 08:30 PM Mar 30, 2021 08:02 AM
COVID 19: A Health Forum on Virus Disparities and Why Receipt of the Vaccine is Critical to the Black Community Apr 08, 2021 08:30 PM Mar 22, 2021 08:17 PM
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Forum (DLI) Mar 25, 2021 08:30 PM Mar 22, 2021 08:05 PM
Racial Covenants Update in Housing: Are They Really a Thing of the Past? Feb 11, 2023 12:30 PM Feb 03, 2023 09:40 AM Virtual broadcast live on the Rochester Branch NAACP Facebook page|11:00 AM to 12:30 P.M. Phil Wheeler will provide an update of a statewide and national initiative to eliminate these “covenants” from the deeds and real estate records.
Remembering Tyre Nichols: Rochester, Minnesota Community Vigil Feb 05, 2023 07:00 PM Feb 01, 2023 05:02 PM Join us for a solemn vigil to honor Tyre Nichols, father to a 4-year-old son and known by his family and friends as an avid skateboarder and nature photographer. A traffic stop should not result in the brutal death of an unarmed man, and Tyre is the latest person to die as a result of police brutality. Please join us for an indoor vigil honoring Mr. Tyre Nichols.
Racial Covenants and Redistricting Feb 05, 2022 12:30 PM Feb 01, 2022 09:54 AM Racial Covenants in Housing: Are they really a thing of the past?
Black History Speaker Series - The Transformative Nature of 2020: Where Do We Go from Here? Youth Persectives Feb 20, 2021 12:00 PM Feb 15, 2021 07:55 PM
Black History Speaker Series - The Transformative Nature of 2020: Where Do We Go from Here? Feb 13, 2021 12:00 PM Feb 04, 2021 07:50 AM
Black History Month, Art in Action: Guided Studio Session Feb 17, 2023 03:00 PM Feb 03, 2023 09:57 AM The Rochester Branch of the NAACP is collaborating with Art Heads Emporium for a guided art painting session to commemorate Black History Month. Tierney
Black History Speaker Series - Black Art Excellence Feb 26, 2022 12:30 PM Feb 01, 2022 09:21 AM Celebration of Black Art
Black History Speaker Series - Knowledge Bowl Feb 27, 2021 04:00 PM Feb 01, 2021 08:41 AM
Black History Speaker Series - DMC: What’s in It for Me; Questions and Answers for the Community of Color Feb 12, 2022 12:30 PM Feb 13, 2022 08:10 AM Join W. C. Jordan as he moderates a panel of representatives from DMC, the City of Rochester and members of the community. Hear an update on Destination Medical Center and its impact on Rochester, most specifically the impact on the community of color
Black History Speaker Series - Let’s Take Time to Remember Feb 19, 2022 12:30 PM Feb 01, 2022 09:25 AM A Memorial for the Freedom Fighters and Those Lost to Violence...
Black History Speaker Series - "COVID-19 Vaccine: Just the Facts and Why Should I Trust You?" Feb 06, 2021 12:00 PM Feb 01, 2021 08:42 AM
Asian Media Access Youth Session 2021: Youth Online Forum Jan 29, 2021 07:00 PM Jan 30, 2021 05:54 AM
Black/African American Townhall Jan 25, 2021 09:00 PM Feb 23, 2021 10:03 AM Join the Black/African American Community Townhall with representatives from Mayo Clinic, Olmsted County Public Health, Minnesota Department of Health, and Rochester Public Schools!
2021 Economic Research Launch Jan 20, 2021 05:00 PM Jan 15, 2021 10:53 AM
State of the City: City of Rochester, MN Jan 22, 2021 08:30 AM Jan 14, 2021 11:31 AM
Who's New at City Hall Jan 28, 2021 08:30 PM Feb 13, 2021 07:22 AM
2021 MLK Day: A Virtual Celebration Jan 18, 2021 11:30 AM Jan 13, 2021 01:20 PM
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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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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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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"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

2024 Investments:

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

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