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Title End Date Modification Date Description
Navigating the Stress of Distance Learning Jan 13, 2021 08:00 PM Jan 13, 2021 07:55 AM
Virtual Townhall with the Somali Community Dec 28, 2020 06:30 PM Jan 25, 2021 09:24 PM
Rochester Human Resource Association : The Sharing of Human Stories Jan 20, 2021 02:00 PM Jul 01, 2021 06:17 PM Rochester Human Resource Association invitation to ‘The Sharing of Human Stories’ with the Diversity Council
36th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration: Ruby Bridges Keynote Jan 31, 2021 09:00 PM Jan 14, 2021 07:13 PM
26th Annual MLK "We Have A Dream" Virtual Breakfast with Guest Justice Page Jan 18, 2021 02:00 PM Feb 04, 2021 10:33 AM
Science is All of Us (For Science Museum Supporters) Jan 14, 2021 08:00 PM Jan 14, 2021 07:56 AM
Celebrating the SE MN Region of Entrepreneurs Jan 21, 2021 06:00 PM Jan 06, 2021 08:22 PM
MLK Jr Youth Poetry Contest Submission Deadline Jan 06, 2023 12:00 PM Dec 06, 2022 06:25 PM Each year Diversity Council hosts the MLK Youth Poetry Contest in southeastern Minnesota. Students from all over the region are invited to submit poems celebrating Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. This is the 14th year of Diversity Council's poetry contest, and the theme for this year’s contest is Dr. King’s quote: “People fail to get along because they fear each other; they fear each other because they don't know each other; they don't know each other because they have not communicated with each other.”
League of Women Voters: Know Your Local Government: City of Rochester Mar 18, 2021 08:00 PM May 12, 2021 08:04 AM
League of Women Voters: Know Your Local Government: City of Rochester Mar 18, 2021 08:00 PM Mar 12, 2021 07:25 AM
Mental Health 101 Free Workshop Apr 17, 2025 07:30 PM Apr 06, 2025 01:46 PM Class Description: Learn about mental wellness, mental illnesses, diagnostic assessments and treatment plans. This one and a half to two-hour workshop is presented in English and is designed for African-American, Somali and Latinx communities interested in learning more about mental health.
League of Women Voters: Rochester (LWVR) What is Redistricting? Feb 18, 2021 08:00 PM Feb 15, 2021 01:30 PM
Region 10 Quality Council conversations with Rochester Kiwanis Clubs Feb 02, 2021 10:00 AM Feb 03, 2021 08:26 AM
Kiwanis Pizza Ranch, Stewartville, Fundraiser Jun 07, 2023 08:00 PM Jun 05, 2023 10:56 AM Kiwanis Rochester Service Event and Fundraiser
The Sound of Gospel Music Feb 28, 2025 09:00 PM Jan 16, 2025 07:56 PM The Sound of Gospel Music is an exciting, entertaining musical production that chronicles the impact of gospel music on all genres of American music from folk to big band to hip hop. During Black History month 2024, three Rochester community members attended a production of this program in Minneapolis and were inspired to bring it to Rochester.
Inclusive Workforce Practices: Why you need a workforce plan Jan 20, 2021 03:00 PM Dec 11, 2020 07:04 PM
NPC Commitment to Action towards Racial Justice Dec 21, 2020 02:00 PM Dec 12, 2020 07:38 AM
DMC 2020 Annual Event Dec 10, 2020 04:45 PM Sep 25, 2021 06:06 PM THURSDAY AT 4 PM CST – 4:45 PM CST Destination Medical Center's 2020 Annual Program
DMC Board September 30, 2021 Meeting Sep 30, 2021 12:00 PM Sep 30, 2021 09:42 AM
The Harmful Effects of Pornography Jan 09, 2021 12:00 PM Dec 03, 2020 10:59 AM
Children First Rochester: A community conversation on educating all of our children Dec 17, 2020 08:30 PM Mar 30, 2021 07:36 AM
Virtual Townhall with the Arabic Community Dec 12, 2020 04:30 PM Feb 23, 2021 10:07 AM
Virtual Townhall with the Asian Indian Community Dec 13, 2020 03:30 PM Feb 23, 2021 10:04 AM
Virtual Townhall with the Cambodian Community Dec 12, 2020 06:30 PM Feb 23, 2021 10:06 AM
Virtual Townhall with the Arabic Community Jan 30, 2021 04:30 PM Feb 23, 2021 10:00 AM
Virtual Townhall with the Ethiopian Community Jan 30, 2021 02:30 PM Feb 23, 2021 10:02 AM
Virtual Townhall with the Ethiopian Community Dec 12, 2020 02:30 PM Feb 23, 2021 10:11 AM
COMMUNITY CONNECTION CELBRATING FAMILY WELL-BEING DAY Apr 25, 2025 07:00 PM Apr 23, 2025 10:09 AM JOIN US FOR A HEALTHY AWARENESS WALK HOSTED BY SMIILD (SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA INTERFAITH IMMIGRANT LEGAL DEFFENSE)
General CMRC May 2021 Meeting May 20, 2021 06:00 PM Oct 02, 2021 07:42 AM Topics include: Updates from City of Rochester, Olmsted County, RPS; Collider's Navigator Program (Jamie Sundsbak); Targeted Business (BIPOC) Development (Jorrie Johnson); Minnesota GreeCorps Initiative
General CMRC April 2021 Meeting Apr 15, 2021 06:00 PM Oct 02, 2021 08:01 AM Topics include: Updates from (City, County and RPS); Housing (Jeremy Emmi); UMR: Community Collboratory; Rochester Fire Department engagement
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Mayo Clinic Platform 2025 Conference

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Last Updated June 27, 2025



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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

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Multicultural Center Concept Enablement

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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

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Future Development of Graham Park

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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

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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

 

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Discovery Square Shared Lab Infastructure

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Three Housing Projects with DMC Assistance

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

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DMC Equitable Economic Development

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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 

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West Transit Village DMC Board Meeting

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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



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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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