Featured Diversity and Inclusion Status/News

Journie Juneteenth Recognition: 2025 Mr. & Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Recognition Application and Sponsorship Opportunities

The Juneteenth Experience Event at Mayo Civic 

Feb 2025 DMC Board Meeting Report: Community Co-design, Equity Alliance Topics, Community Connection & Capacity Building, Pitch Event, Targeted Business Metrics, Affordable Housing

A Collaborative Community Effort Led by: Olmsted County Public Health Services, Olmsted Medical Center, and Mayo Clinic

(1) 2025 Blank History Month Press Release (2) 2024 Black History Month Press Release

(3) 2023 Black History Month Press Release (4) 2022 Black History Month Press Release;

(5) 2021 Black History Month Press Release  

1. 2025 Sister City Trips: Japan, Germany

2. Rochester Sister City Application (Roles and Responsibilities)

3. Meeting Info: Dec 2024 Meeting Minutes; Dec 2025 Mtg Agenda

W.K. Kellogg Foundation Publication: Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Guidebook: "Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) is a proven method for activating our collective dreams for our children. It enables communities to look at the root cause of the issues children and families face, namely racism; to begin healing from trauma and the embedded belief system that upholds racism; and to envision and build a more equitable future."

One Olmsted – Olmsted County’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiative – is about envisioning and developing a workplace and community where everyone is treated equitably. Olmsted County staff continue to make progress toward this vision and some highlights of their work in 2024 are noted below.

Collection of Information regarding legal services for those who live or work in Southern Minnesota. 

Helpful resources Links

The Coalition of Asian American Leaders (CAAL) is thrilled to announce the launch of CAAL Ignite, a new grant program offering $10,000–$15,000 to individuals, nonprofits, and small businesses in Minnesota’s Asian American community.

Collaboration of Rochester Public Schools, Olmsted County, and Three Rivers Community Action

PB Reporting

RPS Nov 2024 Family Engagement Presentation

Press Release: Olmsted County residents encouraged to apply for Restorative Practices Advisory Committee (RPAC)

This new RPAC will bring together residents, justice system representatives, and community organizations to promote and sustain restorative practices throughout Olmsted County.