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Jun 23, 2026 08:00 AM ROCHESTERFEST 2026 ('community engagement', 'civic engagement') ONE NATION MANY STORIES
Jun 23, 2026 06:30 AM Bike to Work (or Anywhere!) Day Returns June 23 () Join the City of Rochester in celebrating Bike to Work (or Anywhere!) Day on Tuesday, June 23 from 6:30 to 9 a.m. Other partners collaborating on this event include the Destination Medical Center Economic Development Agency, Olmsted County, Mayo Clinic and Rochester Public Schools.
Jun 12, 2026 08:00 AM Rochester's Sister City - German Trip ('city', 'governance') Hosted by Mayor Kim Norton and City Council President Randy Schubring
Jun 13, 2026 12:00 PM NAACP: Juneteenth Celebration ('Education', 'Diversity', 'UMR') Now in its 21st year, this longstanding community tradition continues to bring together residents from across Rochester and the surrounding region to celebrate freedom, culture, and unity. This year’s event will run from 12PM to 5 PM and will welcome hundreds of attendees for a day of reflection, celebration, and community connection.
Jun 13, 2026 10:00 AM Preparing for a loan - Spanish Language ('education', 'diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') “Preparing for a loan” and other financial teachings.
Jun 11, 2026 08:30 AM Livingworks Asist ('America City for Health', 'mental health', 'Health/Wellness') Provide a suicide first-aid intervention. You can make a difference.
Jun 06, 2026 01:00 PM Braver Angels Minnesota: Common Ground Workshop ('community engagement', 'civic engagement') The workshop aims to produce a document called Points of Agreement that outlines shared values, concerns, and potential policy ideas
Jun 04, 2026 06:00 PM MN Paid Leave ('Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') LegalCORPS will be in Rochester to give a presentation on “MN Paid Leave”.
May 28, 2026 01:00 PM Home Innovation Lab Open House ('aging', 'DMC', 'housing', 'Health/Wellness', 'tech', 'health work product') Well Living Lab is partnering with Urbaneer to establish a Home Innovation Lab in Rochester. Our mission is to transform how living environments are designed, constructed, and occupied to advance healthy aging and wellness in the residential building industry.
May 28, 2026 09:30 AM DMC 2026 Real Estate Development and Investment Summit (4/16/25) ('housing', 'dmc', 'key', 'Entrepreneurship') State of the District update from DMC leadership • DMC’s HealthTech business attraction strategy • Link Bus Rapid Transit and transit-oriented development • University of Minnesota Rochester expansion
May 22, 2026 10:00 AM Project Community Connect () An event designed to provide services and resources for people who are homeless or struggling to make ends meet
May 21, 2026 09:30 AM May 21 2026 DMCC Board Meeting ('commerce', 'DMC', 'community') Authorizing EDA as Agent for Trademark Licensing on behalf of DMCC; Discovery Square Talent Recruitment, Retention, and Training Infrastructure; Public Realm Infrastructure
May 18, 2026 05:30 PM STRONGERTOGETHER: AN EARLY CHILDHOOD EVENT ('Education',) A community-filled, inspiring evening celebrating the power of early childhood education across Southern Minnesota. Connect with other educators, community resources, and supports for our littlest learners.
May 16, 2026 12:00 PM 2026 Rochester PRIDE ('community engagement', 'Diversity', 'LGBTQ+') Join us for five fabulous hours of live entertainment, family-friendly fun, and community celebration in the heart of our city.
May 16, 2026 01:00 PM RPS Oskate Wacipi (to play powow) ('education', 'community engagement') Join us at John Marshall High School in celebrating youth, culture, and community! Rochester Public Schools' annual powwow is a community gathering with drumming, dancing, youth recognition, and unique Native-made crafts and food such as frybread tacos.
May 14, 2026 10:15 AM 2026 MaxAbility Reverse Job Fair () An opportunity to tap into a diverse workforce of candidates who are ready to transition from school to work
May 13, 2026 12:00 PM PossAbilities: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow ('city', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'transit', 'key', 'community engagement') This presentation will cover the rich history of PossAbilities and the mission at hand. PossAbilities creates opportunities for children and adults with disabilities to contribute to and connect with the community. A mission that has stayed strong and consistent, which leads us to our vision for the future: the Achievement Hub.
May 13, 2026 10:00 AM Rochester Area Housing Alliance May 2026 ('RAF', 'Housing', 'housing', 'key') Welcome & Greeting – Partner Spotlight; Introduction to Two Discovery Square; Update: Q1 Real Estate Stats;
May 12, 2026 10:00 AM FAMILY ENGAGEMENT POLICY MEETING ('Education', 'community engagement') Connect with parents and caregivers of students attending RPS Title I Schools.
May 07, 2026 08:30 AM Southeast Minnesota Community Mental Health and Wellness Conference ('mental health', 'Health') The annual Southeastern Minnesota Conference on Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing is designed primarily for community members to learn, connect with local resources, and support their overall mental wellness, with providers warmly welcomed to attend and share the event with those they serve. This year’s theme, Breaking Silence, Building Strength, emphasizes a collective effort to raise awareness, provide education, and reduce mental health stigma.
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October 2021 Activities

FORUM  WITH INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT DR. KENT PEKEL- October 21, 6:30 to 8:00:

In the City for Good will be presenting an online forum to give all in the community an opportuniy to hear from Rochester Public Schools Interim Superintendent Kent Pekel. Dr. Pekel will give an overview of his time so far in the district, along with more information on the strategic plan he will be proposing. Interested Rochester residents may submit questions ahead of time or during the meeting to be used in a Q&A time period after his primary presentation. The October 21 forum will be from 6:30 to 8.

 

Steering Committee- Tuesday, October 5, 4:00 p.m.

Topic: In the City for Good Steering Committee

Time: Oct 5, 2021 04:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

 Join Zoom Meeting

Contact [email protected] for Zoom info. 

 

Housing Team- Monday, October 11 7:00 p.m.

Our next In the City for Good Housing Team meeting will be on October 11 at 7 pm. We will be discussing the proposed Unified Development Code with Ryan Yetzer, Interim Deputy Director, Community Development for the City of Rochester leading the discussion along with others in the Community Development area. We will especially focus on what some of the proposed changes could mean related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and the role of ADUs in addressing the concerns around the affordability of workforce and senior housing. This will be an online meeting, with the link to be sent out later this week.

 

Age-Friendly- Oct 12th and 26th 2:30 to 4:00

Meeting Information:

Age-Friendly Olmsted County Planning Group

Tues. Oct 12 and 26

2:30pm - 4pm

 

Contact [email protected] for Zoom info

 

Social Services/Social Justice- Watch for info of upcoming November meeting

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Sherman Mixed Housing Mayo Civic Center Parking Lot

May 2026 DMCC Board Meeting: Status Update

June 3, 2024 City Council Meeting 

Council action is requested to continue development negotiations with Sherman Associates and conditionally approve development assistance of up to $13,000,000 in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance and up to $3,000,000 in DMC General State Infrastructure Aid.  

Last Updated May 24, 2026



Mayflower mixed housing project

May 2026:DMCC Board Meeting, Mayflower Project Update

Jul 2025 Mayflower mixed housing project summary; North side of Second Street Southwest across the street from Ronald McDonald House.

Feb 2025 DMCC Board Meeting 2nd Street Public Realm and Mayflower

Last Updated May 24, 2026



A Study of Financial Hardship

2025 ALICE Info: United Way 2025 Study

2024 ALICE Info: Post Bulletin Reporting; United Way 2024 ALICE  (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) Report 

Last Updated May 24, 2026



West Transit Village Housing Development

May 2026 DMCC Board Update

April 1 2026 AEON Affordable Housing Townhall

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, 2026



Loom Apartments (Onward)

May 2026 DMCC Board Meeting: Status Update

Dec 2025 DMCC Board Meeting: Request for Extension Authorize an extension of the $4 million GSIA allocation to this project until August 15, 2026.

May 2025 DMCC Board Meeting

Last Updated May 24, 2026



DMC Interim Wayfinding

May 2026 DMCC Board Meeting

Last Updated May 23, 2026



Discovery Square Biolbab In Rochester

May 2026 DMCC Board Meeting: Biolabs Status

December 2025 DMCC Board Meeting:

  • Request for Action Memo
  • Business Development Quarterly Review about Biolabs

Last Updated May 22, 2026



University of Minnesota Expansion Funding Considerations

May 2026: UMR DMC: Funding Request to contribute to Talent Development Infrastructure

Apr 27, 2026: UMR discussion at City Council Study Session Sales Tax Request

Last Updated May 22, 2026



Discovery Walk

May 2026 DMCC Board Meeting Discovery Walk Update - Completion

March 2021 DMCC approval for Bid

Last Updated May 22, 2026



DMC STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL

May 2026: Consider a recommendation to approve up to $3 million in DMC General State Infrastructure Aid (GSIA)

Last Updated May 22, 2026



Healthy Home Helpers

City of Rochester Launches “Healthy Home Helpers” Program to Support Healthier, More Efficient Homes

Last Updated May 22, 2026



RPS 2030 Strategic Plan Reviews

May 19. 2026 RPS Board Voting

Apr 12, 2026 RPS Board Meeting: High School 

Mar 17, 2026 RPS Board Meeting: Middle School

Mar 3, 2026 RPS Board Meeting: Elementary School & Early Childhood 

Last Updated May 20, 2026



Does Rochester need a new entertainment venue?

A feasibility study is underway for a performing arts center, but what does the city already have?

Last Updated May 18, 2026



Age-Friendly Olmsted County (AFOC) Update

May 2026 AFOC Report

Last Updated May 12, 2026



Ambassadors for Equity and Belonging Program

Rochester Area Foundation is piloting a new type of cohort centered around the concept of “belonging” as a strategic framework,

Last Updated April 29, 2026



Any Path Home push against homelessness

Apr 23, 2026 In the City for Good Forum; Mar 11, 2026 Rochester Area Housing Alliance Discussion

Feb 5, 2025 Post Bulletin Reporting Abstract; Mar 10, 2024 City Council Study Session Update

 

Last Updated April 27, 2026



RCTC Sports Facilities

Apr 27, 2026 City Council Study Session Community Engagement Rochester Regional Sports Center, Stadium & Sports Fields

Last Updated April 26, 2026



Graham Park Exhibition Center Groundbreaking

Apr 24, 2026: Oak View Group to run exhibition center.

Aug 2025: Groundbreaking Construction began Wednesday on a $48.7 million project at Graham Park, Rochester. The centerpiece is an 80,000-square-foot exhibition center with a performance arena seating 1,500 people.

Last Updated April 24, 2026



Rochester Sports and Recreation Complex

Apr 24 PB Reporting: Bill on sports complex 

City Council Discussions:

  • Dec 8, 2025 City Council Meeting
  • Oct 6, 2025 City Council Meeting
  • July 28, 2025 City Council Study Session 

PB Summary; Sample of community feedbacks on Facebook

Last Updated April 24, 2026



America's City for Health (ACH)

DMC University Trademark Handling :The DMCC holds several DMC-related trademarks, including “Destination Medical Center,” “Discovery Square,” and “America’s City for Health.” 

Reimagine what can be done to fulfill the vision of ACH info LINKS

 

Last Updated April 23, 2026