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Oct 29, 2026 02:00 PM
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NCRC - Faith & Community Expos
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('Culture', 'diversity', 'Diversity Council')
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Join us on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the Rochester International Event Center for an afternoon of connection, collaboration, and community impact.
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Oct 24, 2026 06:00 PM
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America: 250 and Beyond
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('Diversity', 'Asian', 'governance')
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The Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans is excited to present the 2026 Asian
Pacific Minnesotans Leadership Awards Dinner.
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Sep 24, 2026 09:30 AM
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September 24, 2026 DMCC Board Meeting
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('commerce', 'DMC', 'community')
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TBD
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Sep 23, 2026 08:00 AM
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Youth Leadership & Success Summit
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('diversity', 'diversity council', 'C2C', 'community engagement', 'education', 'boys & girls')
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Mayor Norton will be sponsoring a Youth Summit on Wednesday, September 23 for high school students in Olmsted County. There will be speakers, roundtables, entertainment, and an opportunity to network!
If you are interested in being part of the Summit Planning Team, please email Michon at [email protected].
Location, time, and registration information is forthcoming!
Sign up here to receive updates as plans develop.
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Sep 21, 2026 10:00 AM
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Healthy Brain Workshop 6: Movement for Brain Health - Including QiGong
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('lotus', 'education', 'health')
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Discover how movement supports memory, focus, balance, and long-term cognitive health.
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Sep 08, 2026 10:00 AM
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Sep 2026 RPS Family Engagement
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('RPS', 'education', 'diversity', 'key', 'Education')
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Volunteering in RPS Our guest presenter, Josh Halverson (Coordinator
of Community Partnerships), will share exciting updates on how RPS is making
volunteering easier than ever. You’ll get a sneak peek at our new online sign-up system
for classroom opportunities and learn about plans to bring back our beloved Spring
Volunteer Recognition Event!
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Aug 25, 2026 09:30 AM
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Jun 2026 Mayor's International Relations Committee Meeting
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('Diversity', 'global', 'governance', 'culture', 'key', 'education')
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Coordinate the Sister Cities Program; support international affairs in the city; provide a welcoming and supportive climate for international residents
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Aug 22, 2026 01:00 PM
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Community Exchange
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('diversity', 'education', 'community engagement')
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Join us on August 22nd for an event rooted in the spirit of mutual aid—the simple idea that when we take care of one another, our entire community thrives. This isn't charity; it’s a collective effort to share our resources, skills, and abundance so that everyone has what they need.
How We’re Showing Up for Each Other:
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Aug 20, 2026 06:00 PM
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Townhall: Getting Around Town
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('transit', 'governance')
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Residents are invited to join Mayor Kim
Norton for Getting Around Town, a town hall focused on transportation in Rochester.
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Aug 20, 2026 04:30 PM
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2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) open houses
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('transportation',)
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Aug 17, 2026 10:00 AM
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Healthy Brain Workshop 5: Food as Medicine
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('lotus', 'education', 'health')
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Explore how hers, spices, and whole-food plant-based nutrition can support brain health, reduce inflammation, and promote health aging.
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Aug 15, 2026 12:00 PM
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6th Annual Rochester Community Back-to-School Party
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('Education', 'Diversity', 'UMR')
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Come out and celebrate with us as we support local families—offering free haircuts, school supplies, and more to help every child start the school year confident and prepared for success.
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Aug 12, 2026 12:00 PM
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Building an Inclusive Space
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('city', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'governance', 'Civic Equity', 'key')
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Laura Salveson, formerly Director of Facilities and Guest Services, and Karyn
Sciortino Johnson, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Manager, discuss ways
in which McKnight Foundation strives to be inclusive for staff, guests, and people
working in the Foundation office. The presentation will include some of the thought
and design process that went into renovation of the Foundation’s new office space,
as well as the ways in which inclusion and equity are embedded in the day-to-day
work of the foundation.
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Aug 12, 2026 10:00 AM
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Rochester Area Housing Alliance Aug 2026
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('RAF', 'Housing', 'housing', 'key')
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Update: Q2 Real Estate Stats; Workforce Housing & Regional Workforce
Trends
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Jul 30, 2026 11:00 AM
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2026 IRC International Friendship Date
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('Diversity', 'global', 'governance', 'culture', 'education')
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International Friendship Day at Thursdays Downtown Thursday, July 30, 2026 11 am to 8:30 pm Peace Plaza
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Jul 25, 2026 04:30 PM
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ICAM UTSAV 2026 - Festival of Colors
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('Culture', 'Diversity', 'Asian')
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Jul 24, 2026 09:00 AM
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Disability Summit
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('disability', 'Diversity')
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The Disability Summit is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible
experience for all attendees.
Available accommodations include:
• CART captioning
• ASL interpretation
• Sensory room access
• Additional accommodations upon request
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Jul 23, 2026 06:30 PM
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LWV-R Candidate Forum Olmsted County Commissioner District 6
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('time-sensitive',)
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Jul 22, 2026 07:00 PM
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City for Good - Rochester CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE FORUM: Ward 5
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All are welcome to attend these forums, which are sponsored by "In the City for Good
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Jul 22, 2026 02:00 PM
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City of Rochester - Community Development Block Grant
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('governance',)
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This session will offer guidance on the application process and provide an
opportunity to ask questions about available funding opportunities.
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