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The Fear of Islam Nov 09, 2019 03:00 PM Nov 07, 2019 09:31 AM
Rochester Healthy Community Partnership at 15 Nov 07, 2019 08:00 PM Nov 06, 2019 08:40 PM
2025 Bowling Night by Journie Jan 17, 2025 08:00 PM Jan 16, 2025 11:17 AM Discover Journie programs and network.
Networking Event for Apprenticeships and Community Organizations by Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Nov 12, 2019 02:30 PM Nov 03, 2019 06:07 PM
2nd Annual Southeastern Minnesota Autism Symposium Nov 08, 2019 04:30 PM Nov 03, 2019 06:03 PM
2019 Overcoming Racism Conference - Rochester Satellite Convening Nov 15, 2019 04:00 PM Nov 19, 2019 04:31 PM Public · Hosted by Diversity Council-Rochester, MN and Olmsted County
EquityLogic for Growing Businesses 2.0 Nov 12, 2019 10:00 AM Oct 31, 2019 08:56 PM
Art Expo Nov 05, 2019 10:00 AM Oct 31, 2019 08:35 AM An exhibit including artistic welding
Intercultural Cities Initiative - Framing Choices Nov 06, 2019 06:30 PM Jun 23, 2024 09:05 AM Purpose of this Session: To review the second draft of Index responses. To continue defining key words/concepts. To begin converting key challenges into specific options for action.
Intercultural Cities Initiative - Generating Understanding Rochester Public Utilities 4000 E River Rd NE, Rochester, Minnesota 55906 Oct 29, 2019 06:00 PM Jun 23, 2024 09:07 AM Purpose of this Session: To review the first draft of Index responses and ensure we all understand what we are beginning to say about Rochester. To define key words/concepts. To begin identifying and clarifying key challenges.
Minnesota Humanities Center’s Rochester – Community Input Session Nov 22, 2019 10:00 AM Oct 28, 2019 06:00 PM
Isaiah Forum with Rochester Area Legislators Aug 05, 2023 01:00 PM Aug 02, 2023 09:16 AM Join ISAIAH and the Muslim Coalition of ISAIAH for a housing forum with Senator Lindsey Port, Senator Liz Boldon, and Representative Mike Howard, leaders of the MN Senate and House Committees on Housing and Homelessness Prevention. The Minnesota legislature passed $1 billion in funds for housing this year, the state's largest-ever investment. What was in the bill, and what will it mean for Minnesota and Olmsted County? This will be a full-room
Isaiah Forum with Rochester Area Legislators Apr 10, 2021 01:00 PM Aug 02, 2023 09:16 AM
ISAIAH Honesty and Equity in Education: a narrative and messaging training Sep 26, 2021 05:30 PM Sep 26, 2021 12:57 PM We’ll get equipped with messaging tools to engage effectively in conversations around education equity issues, CRT, Covid safety, and the urgent need to fully fund public education so all students have the opportunities to thrive no matter their race, socioeconomic status, gender, or geography
Isaiah: October 2023 Rochester Area Summit Oct 22, 2023 04:30 PM Oct 27, 2023 12:42 PM Summit of neighbors, leaders, and elected officials. We're expecting 200 attendees so far and 13 elected officials serving in the city, county, school board, and state legislature!
Isaiah: Rochester Area Summit Nov 23, 2019 02:00 PM Oct 23, 2019 08:17 PM
Intercultural City Initiative - Completing the Index Oct 23, 2019 06:30 PM Jun 23, 2024 09:09 AM Purpose of this Session: To explore the Index features, benefits and usefulness to Rochester's efforts to be a culturally diverse, inclusive and equitable city for residents, visitors and other stakeholders. To review the content in depth, and clarify/frame the questions. To review some of the data already collected and continue to capture objective information about policies and activities within the thematic areas listed above.
DMCC Board Meeting Oct 18, 2019 04:00 PM Oct 20, 2019 07:07 AM
Free Speech vs. Hate Speech: Understanding the Boundaries and Building Resilient Communities Oct 29, 2024 04:00 PM Oct 29, 2024 09:14 AM Cohosts: Winona State, RCTC: This timely event will feature two key sessions aimed at exploring the balance between free speech and hate speech, as well as the impacts of hate on marginalized communities. We will be moderating the discussions.
American Cancer Society 12th Annual Gala Oct 12, 2019 11:30 PM Oct 10, 2019 08:47 AM
Public Review of 2045 Olmsted County Transportation Plan Draft Oct 15, 2019 06:30 PM Oct 09, 2019 06:50 AM
City of Compassion Panel on Homelessness Assisi Heights Oct 22, 2019 08:00 PM Oct 04, 2019 09:55 AM
EquityLogic for Growing Business Series 2.0 Oct 15, 2019 10:00 AM Oct 03, 2019 08:09 PM
MPR Connects: MPR chief meteorologist Paul Huttner Oct 14, 2019 07:00 PM Oct 03, 2019 07:08 AM
Marshall Brittney on Census Complete Count 2020 @ Kiwanis of Rochester Oct 31, 2019 01:00 PM Oct 31, 2019 08:46 AM
Kiwanis of Rochester: Minnesota Association of Townships (MAT) Oct 10, 2019 01:00 PM Oct 22, 2019 08:16 AM
2023 C2C Annual Education Summit Oct 04, 2023 04:00 PM Jan 20, 2024 10:04 AM Learn, Reflect and Connect with us at this free event as we come together to support children and youth from cradle to career
Bear Creek Church: Affordable Housing Sep 05, 2019 01:00 PM Sep 26, 2019 10:25 AM
Chad Campbell: Boys and Girls Club Sep 12, 2019 01:00 PM Sep 26, 2019 10:20 AM
Linda Freeman: School Referendum Sep 26, 2019 01:00 PM Oct 06, 2019 11:02 AM
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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.

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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

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

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May 2025 DMCC Board Meeting Reports (10-Year Milestone)

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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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Feb 2025 DMCC Board Meeting Memo

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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

 

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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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