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Updates about Rochester’s planned Sixth Street bridge over the Zumbro River May 28, 2025 08:00 PM May 20, 2025 10:00 AM The $35.8 million project, using a $19.9 million federal grant, $10 million in state Destination Medical Center funds and $5.9 million from the Minnesota Department of Transportation, seeks to create more connections and improve access to the river while maintaining the current flood control system.
In the City for Good Community Forum with New Mayor, Kim Norton Jan 10, 2019 08:30 PM Dec 29, 2018 05:25 PM
Collaboration Opporotunities Oct 08, 2020 02:00 PM Nov 14, 2022 10:45 AM
SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA STATE OF THE WORKFORCE FORUM Jan 11, 2019 03:00 PM Dec 18, 2018 08:14 AM
MLK: "We Have a Dream" Breakfast Jan 21, 2019 02:00 PM Dec 22, 2018 07:38 AM
C4G: Coffee with City Council President Randy Schubring (4/19/25) Apr 19, 2025 11:30 AM Apr 15, 2025 10:48 AM Convened by In the City for Good--Join us with your comments and issues on Saturday April 19th at 10 a.m. at Novios Café.
NAACP Rochester Branch Elections Nov 16, 2024 02:00 PM Nov 12, 2024 10:39 AM In accordance with the 2024 National NAACP Election Procedures, the election date was chosen during the Rochester Branch’s August 16 General Membership Meeting. Since then, and with guidance and oversight from the National NAACP, the Rochester Branch established the Branch Nominating Committee in September and the Election Supervisory Committee in October.
ICAM - Happy Ugadi May 03, 2025 06:30 PM Apr 25, 2025 09:55 AM TARMN in Partnership with ICAM invites you all to Ugadi Celebration 2025
Oral histories Apr 10, 2025 08:30 PM Apr 07, 2025 11:32 AM Oral histories & stories of the descendants of abolitionists
Ready to Lead 2022 Final Session Mar 29, 2022 06:30 PM Mar 28, 2022 06:05 PM
Ready to Lead 2024 Winter Cohort Jan 31, 2024 07:30 PM Jan 17, 2024 10:08 AM Ready to Lead brings together a small group of people to teach the basics of how to participate in and lead meetings, what to expect and how to contribute in a meaningful way, and the roles and responsibilities of board/committee volunteers. You’ll graduate feeling confident with your new skills; have a community mentor, and an expanded network of friends.
Human Library at International Day of Persons with Disabilities Dec 03, 2018 06:00 PM Oct 06, 2020 09:21 PM
DMC "Community for Health" Stakeholder Meeting Oct 23, 2020 11:00 AM Aug 01, 2024 09:16 AM This month, we will be offering updates on who we are sharing the co-design approach and Discovery Walk project outcomes with as well as other co-design projects we may support in 2021 and beyond. Additionally, we will discuss the role of this working group as we look to expand the use of co-design around the region.
Creating American's City for Health Sep 21, 2018 12:00 PM Nov 28, 2018 07:23 AM
City for Health Meeting and Next Steps Dec 14, 2018 12:00 PM Dec 11, 2018 06:44 PM
Cradle to Career: High School Graduation Network Oct 22, 2024 02:00 PM Nov 05, 2024 08:31 AM Check-in, Announcements and Updates, Workgroups, Share, Checkout
RPS Apr 2025 Multilingual Learning Apr 08, 2025 11:00 AM Apr 09, 2025 08:54 AM We are excited to welcome Natalia Benjamin, RPS Director of Multilingual Learning, who will share valuable information about RPS MLL programs, initiatives underway to support student outcomes, and best practices for fostering strong school-family partnerships.
May 2025 DMCC Board Meeting May 22, 2025 11:30 AM May 27, 2025 01:22 PM Budget; Metrics; Private Development Applications for DMC Funding ; BioLabs Rochester; Loom Apartments (Onward Investors)
March 2025 DMCC Executive Committee Mar 26, 2025 04:00 PM May 23, 2025 09:36 AM Destination Medical Center status include: metrics, DMC agency reporting, projects updates
Feb 2025 DMCC Board Meeting Feb 06, 2025 12:00 PM Feb 06, 2025 08:42 AM
Olmsted County SHIP Application Closed on December 15, 2023, at midnight Dec 15, 2023 12:00 PM Nov 15, 2023 09:16 AM Olmsted County Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) is excited to announce the Community Partner Funding Awards application is open for 2024.
2025 Juneteenth Breakfast Jubilee Jun 19, 2025 11:30 AM Jun 16, 2025 10:53 AM
Global Entrepreneurship Week Kicks Off Monday as Five Day Celebration of Innovation in Rochester Nov 09, 2018 04:00 PM Nov 02, 2018 07:00 AM
Healthy Communities Collaborative Meeting - November 1, 2018 Nov 01, 2018 09:30 AM Oct 29, 2018 08:24 PM
Faithfully Speaking Toastmasters Club Open House Oct 23, 2018 07:00 PM Oct 22, 2018 10:10 AM
The Life and Death Comedy Show Nov 08, 2018 03:30 PM Oct 13, 2018 11:00 AM
Leave No One Behind Apr 27, 2025 04:00 PM Mar 14, 2025 09:02 AM Federal cuts threatens to unravel the social safety net that Minnesotans depend on. Who benefits? How will Minnesota's elected leaders meeting this moment?
Journie Juneteenth Scholarship Jun 14, 2025 11:00 PM Jun 01, 2025 10:11 AM Freedom Ball Honoring Freedom Through Unity & Culture
Love Wins with Health May 24, 2025 01:00 PM May 17, 2025 09:56 AM The initiative, titled "Love Wins + Health," builds upon the Rochester Branch of the NAACP’s “Not in Our Town” and Love Wins campaign. 𝗜𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗻𝗼-𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Rochester Area Nonprofit Consortium Forum for Area Agencies Nov 13, 2018 05:00 PM Dec 01, 2019 11:43 AM
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Celebrate Independence Day at Rochester’s 4th Fest 2025 Jul 04, 2025 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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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