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    <title>Citizens Commission on Immigration Ambassadors Immigration Discussion</title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/Citizens%20Commission%20on%20Immigration</link>
    <description>Reflect on how immigration connects to our own family and community stories; 
Examine the Constitution’s framework for the roles of Congress, the executive branch, and the courts; 
Connect to real-world experiences in Minnesota</description>
    <dc:date>2026-03-02T16:46:42Z</dc:date>
    <dc:type>Event</dc:type>
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  <item rdf:about="http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/December%202025%20Coming%20to%20the%20Table">
    <title>December 2025 Coming to the Table</title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/December%202025%20Coming%20to%20the%20Table</link>
    <description>Coming to the Table's mission is "working
together to create a just and truthful
society that acknowledges and seeks to
heal from the racial wounds of the past
from slavery to the many forms of racism
it spawned." Coming to the Table
supports 50+local affiliate groups across
eighteen states, including Rochester, MN.</description>
    <dc:date>2025-11-07T15:48:51Z</dc:date>
    <dc:type>Event</dc:type>
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    <title>507 Experience Day</title>
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    <description>Intentional Conversations that enhance relationships</description>
    <dc:date>2025-03-07T14:55:17Z</dc:date>
    <dc:type>Event</dc:type>
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  <item rdf:about="http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/Coming%20to%20the%20Table">
    <title> Re-launch Coming to the Table</title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/Coming%20to%20the%20Table</link>
    <description>Coming to the Table's mission is "working
together to create a just and truthful
society that acknowledges and seeks to
heal from the racial wounds of the past
from slavery to the many forms of racism
it spawned." Coming to the Table
supports 50+local affiliate groups across
eighteen states, including Rochester, MN.</description>
    <dc:date>2025-04-21T14:18:15Z</dc:date>
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    <title>507 Experience Kick-off Supper (RSVP Required)</title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/year-of-respect/507%20Experience%20Kick-off%20Supper</link>
    <description>The 507 Experience will offer the people who are part of the area code 507 an opportunity to enjoy uninterrupted time visiting with friends either over coffee or "breaking bread" over a meal. </description>
    <dc:date>2025-03-01T18:15:48Z</dc:date>
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    <title>RPS March 2025 Family Engagement Meeting: Respectful Conversations Workshop </title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/rps-family-engagements/copy2_of_RPS%20Jan%202025%20Family%20Engagement%20Meeting</link>
    <description>In-person workshop called Respectful Conversations, facilitated by Amy Anderson, Executive Director for Youth Voice, from the YMCA in the twin cities.</description>
    <dc:date>2025-02-12T15:10:57Z</dc:date>
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  <item rdf:about="http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/year-of-respect/Year%20of%20Respect%20Featuring%20Dr.%20Jim%20Miser%201">
    <title>Year of Respect Featuring Dr. Jim Miser</title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/year-of-respect/Year%20of%20Respect%20Featuring%20Dr.%20Jim%20Miser%201</link>
    <description>An Incredible and Inspiring Story!
Pediatricians Jim &amp; Angela Miser have been
“People on a Mission” their entire adult lives.</description>
    <dc:date>2024-08-03T15:44:43Z</dc:date>
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    <title>Compassion Story Telling at RochesterFest</title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/year-of-respect/Compassion%20Story%20Telling%20at%20RochesterFest</link>
    <description>Compassionate Rochester MN hosts 5 individuals who will share a story of receiving compassion with a tragic loss, growing compassion as immigrants making a home in Rochester, and responding with a compassionate heart in the culture of service in our community.</description>
    <dc:date>2024-06-25T15:17:28Z</dc:date>
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  <item rdf:about="http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/year-of-respect/June%20Valuing%20Others%20Together%20Thursday%20Night%20Lights">
    <title>June Valuing Others Together Thursday Night Lights</title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/year-of-respect/June%20Valuing%20Others%20Together%20Thursday%20Night%20Lights</link>
    <description> Digging Deeper...Awesome Questions to discuss with a new friend</description>
    <dc:date>2024-06-07T14:44:40Z</dc:date>
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    <title>Three Rivers Restorative Justice Work Shop</title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/Three%20Rivers%20Restorative%20Justice%20Introduction%20and%20Training</link>
    <description>Interested in learning about the principles of restorative justice and what role it can serve in the community</description>
    <dc:date>2024-05-10T12:58:08Z</dc:date>
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  <item rdf:about="http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/year-of-respect/Recap%20of%20the%20Rochester%20Disagreeing%20Better%20Workshop">
    <title>Recap of the Rochester Disagreeing Better Workshop</title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/year-of-respect/Recap%20of%20the%20Rochester%20Disagreeing%20Better%20Workshop</link>
    <description>We will review and practice skills from the Disagreeing Better Workshop held April 24 in Rochester. This meeting is open to all, even if you don’t attend the April 24 event. You don’t need to be a Braver Angels member. The event is free, though donations are welcomed. </description>
    <dc:date>2024-04-29T17:57:00Z</dc:date>
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  <item rdf:about="http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/year-of-respect/April%2019%202024%20The%20Power%20of%20Encouragement">
    <title>The Power of Encouragement</title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/year-of-respect/April%2019%202024%20The%20Power%20of%20Encouragement</link>
    <description>Special Guest:
Gwendolyn Amstutz
First Lady of
Encouragement
Healthcare Administration; Additional Guest:
Dr. Kent Pekel
Rochester Public Schools
Superintendent
Dr. Pekel is a Master
Encourager of students,
parents, and teachers.
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    <dc:date>2024-04-19T21:54:18Z</dc:date>
    <dc:type>Event</dc:type>
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  <item rdf:about="http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/year-of-respect/Skills%20for%20Disagreeing%20Better%20Convened">
    <title>Skills for Disagreeing Better Convened by Braver Angels, MPR and UMR</title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/year-of-respect/Skills%20for%20Disagreeing%20Better%20Convened</link>
    <description>•	More understanding of the values and concerns of people who differ from you politically
•	Better skills for listening in a way so that the other person feels heard
•	Better skills for sharing viewpoints in a way the other person might hear -- even if they disagree
</description>
    <dc:date>2024-06-07T15:52:56Z</dc:date>
    <dc:type>Event</dc:type>
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  <item rdf:about="http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/year-of-respect/2024%20The%20Year%20of%20Respect%20March%202024">
    <title>Year of Respect: Respect &amp; Calm: Reduce the Rancor </title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/year-of-respect/2024%20The%20Year%20of%20Respect%20March%202024</link>
    <description>Guest: Bill Doherty,
National Co-Founder of Braver Angels
bdoherty@umn.edu; Additional Guest: Dr. Steve Lansing
Co-Founder: Veterans Empowered
“The significance of valuing others”
“Amazingly simple steps of action”</description>
    <dc:date>2024-03-15T14:20:21Z</dc:date>
    <dc:type>Event</dc:type>
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    <title>Feb 23, 2024: The Year of Respect Feb 2024</title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/year-of-respect/copy4_of_valuing-others</link>
    <description>This is a magnificent mission worthy of every
effort we can individually and collectively give.
2024 The Year of RESPECT is a community-wide
initiative that strives to reshape our attitudes
and actions toward each other.
Join us in this HEAD and HEART experience,
as we take actionable steps to build a kinder
community that is a light and example for
the world. Let’s do this Together!</description>
    <dc:date>2024-03-14T14:49:15Z</dc:date>
    <dc:type>Event</dc:type>
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  <item rdf:about="http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/year-of-respect/copy_of_valuing-others">
    <title>Dec 19, 2024: The Year of Respect--Mission:Valuing Others Strategy Meeting</title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/year-of-respect/copy_of_valuing-others</link>
    <description> Get acquainted: A wide spectrum of leadership are involved
We will introduce the tool "Your Story-My Story" to meet
people and observe a fun resource benefiting all.
Summarize the introductory meetings</description>
    <dc:date>2024-03-14T14:49:18Z</dc:date>
    <dc:type>Event</dc:type>
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  <item rdf:about="http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/year-of-respect/valuing-others">
    <title>Dec 12, 2024: The Year of Respect--Mission:Valuing Others!</title>
    <link>http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/year-of-respect/valuing-others</link>
    <description> You and many other community leaders
are invited to join in this effort to begin
to bring about positive change in 2024.
We need your influence during the next
12 months to transform a negative
environment into a community which is
Full of Respect, and Who Value Others!</description>
    <dc:date>2024-03-14T14:49:20Z</dc:date>
    <dc:type>Event</dc:type>
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