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Barbershop Talk- Mr. Michael Muñoz, Superintendent of Rochester Jan 25, 2020 11:00 AM Jan 24, 2020 09:19 PM
MN Compass Webminar: Discover the "Build Your Own" Data Tool Training) Feb 10, 2020 12:00 PM Mar 18, 2020 01:10 PM
MN Compass Webminar: Tips for using MN Compass data Jan 27, 2020 12:00 PM Jan 24, 2020 01:41 PM
Dr. LaPrincess Brewer- Barbershop Talk South Minnesota Feb 15, 2020 11:00 AM May 31, 2020 12:07 PM
Disability Townhall (4/14/25) Apr 14, 2025 07:30 PM Apr 11, 2025 07:35 AM This event will offer an opportunity for community members to discuss important issues impacting individuals with disabilities
Barbershop Talk South Minnesota with Dan Feehan Jan 24, 2020 03:00 PM Jan 24, 2020 12:44 PM
Lotus Health Foundation: 7-Day Jumpstart Challenge Jan 19, 2020 10:00 AM Jan 16, 2020 11:18 AM The 7-Day Challenge will empower you to jump start on your health with a Lifestyle Medicine approach. Join us and take charge of your health
Barbershop Talk South Minnesota Show- Wale Elegbede- NAACP Jan 18, 2020 11:00 AM Jan 16, 2020 11:04 AM
Rochester Chinese New Year Celebration (To Be Re-scheduled) Jan 26, 2020 04:30 PM Jan 24, 2020 11:03 AM
Human Library Jan 15, 2020 08:00 PM Jan 14, 2020 06:21 PM
DMC EDA's Community for Health Monthly Workgroup Meeting (By Invitation) Feb 21, 2020 12:00 PM Feb 20, 2020 09:41 AM Monthly from 10am to 12pm on the third Friday 6 times (CST) - Contact Kevin Bright
DMC EDA's Community for Health Monthly Workgroup Meeting (By Invitation) Jan 17, 2020 12:00 PM Jan 15, 2020 05:22 PM Monthly from 10am to 12pm on the third Friday 6 times (CST) - Contact Kevin Bright
Community Health and Wellness Fair Jan 13, 2020 08:00 PM Jan 08, 2020 10:26 PM Discover the Power of Lifestyle Medicine
Higher Education Innovation Summit Jun 08, 2020 04:00 PM Jan 24, 2020 09:33 PM
Mindful Self-Compassion: New Year's Gift to Yourself Feb 04, 2020 11:00 AM Jan 08, 2020 10:24 AM
Mindful Self-Compassion: New Year's Gift to Yourself Jan 28, 2020 11:00 AM Jan 08, 2020 10:24 AM
Mindful Self-Compassion: New Year's Gift to Yourself Jan 21, 2020 11:00 AM Jan 08, 2020 10:24 AM
Mindful Self-Compassion: New Year's Gift to Yourself Jan 14, 2020 11:00 AM Jan 08, 2020 10:24 AM
Rochester Area Foundation Racial-Healing Jan 21, 2025 07:00 PM Jan 21, 2025 09:31 AM Please join our local National Day of Racial Healing Event (details below) 𝐂𝐨-𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐲: Olmsted County and Rochester Area Foundation
Project Community Connect - 2024 Jan 26, 2024 02:00 PM Jan 17, 2024 10:19 AM Free Services Include: Lunch, Haircuts, Medical Services, Legal Services etc.
C4G Forum: Olmsted County Homelessness Response- January 23rd at Rochester Area Foundation Jan 23, 2020 08:00 PM Jan 21, 2020 07:52 AM
EquityLogic 2.0 Jan 14, 2020 10:00 AM Jan 05, 2020 07:52 PM Managing & Communicating Across Access a Multi-Generational Workforce
Olmsted County Complete Count -- Take the Pledge Jan 11, 2020 02:30 PM Jan 04, 2020 10:23 PM
Technovation Southeast MN Community Event and Season Kick-Off Jan 12, 2020 05:00 PM Jan 05, 2020 12:55 PM This Technovation Kick-off Event is designed to help the teams generate ideas for how their mobile app project might address community needs
Family Service Rochester South Open House Jan 09, 2020 06:00 PM Dec 21, 2019 05:35 PM
Asian and Pacific Islander Complete Count Committee Checkpoint Dec 20, 2019 02:00 PM Dec 21, 2019 10:09 AM
2nd Street Menorah Lighting & Party Public Dec 22, 2019 06:30 PM Dec 19, 2019 08:14 PM Public · Hosted by Chabad-Lubavitch of Rochester, Minnesota
Arlyn Gagnon: Charles Gagnon Peace Fountain Story Dec 12, 2019 01:00 PM Dec 15, 2019 08:12 PM
Mayor Sustainability Pledge Dec 16, 2019 06:00 PM Dec 15, 2019 11:27 AM
Rochester Police Department Presentation Jan 15, 2020 10:00 AM Dec 13, 2019 07:49 PM Hosted by Rochester Area Family YMCA and City of Rochester Police Department
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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

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