Oct 10, 2025 08:30 AM
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Weaving a Wider Community
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('diversity', 'Diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'workforce')
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Key note speakers: Jenna Grey Eagle, Dr. Ron Ferguson
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Oct 08, 2025 04:30 PM
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Ready to Lead 2025 Fall Cohort
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('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'leadership', 'YMCA', 'networking', 'community engagement', 'Civic Equity')
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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.
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Sep 27, 2025 11:00 AM
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Oktoberfest 2025 Presented by DBS Group
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('culture',)
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Location: In the Heart of the City, on 1st Avenue between 4th Street and 2nd Street SW (Just like Thursdays Downtown). This event will be a great boost for our downtown businesses following this summer’s construction.
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Sep 25, 2025 09:30 AM
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Sep 2025 DMCC Board Meeting
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('DMC', 'education', 'community')
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Sep 20, 2025 12:00 PM
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Latino Fest 2025
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('ACHLA', 'culture', 'Diversity')
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This vibrant celebration will take place both inside the Historic Chateau Theater and outdoors at the Peace Plaza, promising an unforgettable experience for all!
Last year, Latino Fest brought over 3,000 people together in celebration. Please join us again in 2025
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Sep 19, 2025 06:00 PM
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Latino Fest Gala
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('Culture', 'diversity')
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ELEVATE YOUR LATIN EXPERIENCE
Join us for an unforgettable evening of Glamour, fine dining, delightful entertainment, and support our Latino Community.
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Sep 18, 2025 04:00 PM
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2025 Destination Medical Center Annual Meeting
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('DMC', 'Health/Wellness')
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Sep 11, 2025 07:30 AM
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3Q 2025 County Health Assessment and Planning Partnership (HAPP)
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('CHNA', 'Health', 'key')
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2025 Community Health Needs Assessment
(CHNA) Update, New Priorities Preview, and
Discussion
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Sep 08, 2025 06:00 PM
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Public Hearing 2 - Rochester 2040 Comprehensive Plan
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('key', 'city', 'governance', 'community')
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Recognizing that cities are dynamic places shaped by shifting economic, social and
technological trends, the Comprehensive Plan is designed to be a living document. To remain
relevant and actionable, it is updated every five years.
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Sep 07, 2025 01:00 PM
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Cascade Lake Park: Celebrate New Public Art Installations with Artist Cassandra Buck
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('Culture', 'art')
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– All are invited to attend a series of special events celebrating the completion of public art installations by MNPAiR (Minnesota Parks Artists in Residence) artist Cassandra Buck. Installed at three local parks — Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo, Quarry Hill Nature Center, and Cascade Lake Park — these vibrant works highlight nature, community, and connection to place. Each celebration will include a short artist talk, a hands-on public art activity for all
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Sep 03, 2025 05:30 PM
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Quarterly Coming to the Table September 2025
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('compassion', 'community')
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Local meetings provide opportunities for people to meet for truth-telling, deep dialog. 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.
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Aug 30, 2025 07:00 PM
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Quarry Hill Nature Center: Celebrate New Public Art Installations with Artist Cassandra Buck
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('art',)
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– All are invited to attend a series of special events celebrating the completion of public art installations by MNPAiR (Minnesota Parks Artists in Residence) artist Cassandra Buck. Installed at three local parks — Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo, Quarry Hill Nature Center, and Cascade Lake Park — these vibrant works highlight nature, community, and connection to place. Each celebration will include a short artist talk, a hands-on public art activity for all
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Aug 28, 2025 05:00 PM
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Sketches of Minnesota
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('Culture', 'arts', 'community health')
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The Minnesota Humanities Center, Danger Boat Productions, and Rochester Art Center look forward to seeing you this Thursday, Aug. 28th for Sketches of Minnesota.
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Aug 27, 2025 05:00 PM
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Public Hearing 1 - Rochester 2040 Comprehensive Plan
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('key', 'city', 'governance', 'community')
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Recognizing that cities are dynamic places shaped by shifting economic, social and
technological trends, the Comprehensive Plan is designed to be a living document. To remain
relevant and actionable, it is updated every five years.
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Aug 26, 2025 09:30 AM
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Aug 2024 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 23, 2025 01:00 PM
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Oxbow Park: Celebrate New Public Art Installations with Artist Cassandra Buck
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('art',)
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– All are invited to attend a series of special events
celebrating the completion of public art installations by MNPAiR (Minnesota Parks Artists in
Residence) artist Cassandra Buck. Installed at three local parks — Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo,
Quarry Hill Nature Center, and Cascade Lake Park — these vibrant works highlight nature,
community, and connection to place.
Each celebration will include a short artist talk, a hands-on public art activity for all
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Aug 22, 2025 11:00 AM
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IRC and World Festival
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()
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Aug 21, 2025 06:30 PM
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C4G Library Discussioni Forum
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('c4g', 'rpl', 'key')
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All are welcome. Please join us. Share this with those in the community for this important discussion. This is an opportunity for input on Library plans and added considerations for our public library system. Discussion Moderator: Jim Miner;
Special Guest Library Representative:
Library Director Karen Lemke
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Aug 20, 2025 12:00 PM
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DMC Going Local, Thinking Big: A Conversation with Steve Grove
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('DMC', 'education', 'community')
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How can cities grow without losing their sense of place?
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion with Steve Grove—author, former Google executive, and CEO of the Star Tribune—as he sits down with DMC Executive Director Patrick Seeb to explore how communities like Rochester can grow with equity, health, and purpose.
Grove will share insights from his new memoir, How I Found Myself in the Midwest, and reflect on leadership, reinvention, and what it takes to thrive in today’s world.
Books will be available on-site from Garden Party Books.
Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about the future of Rochester and the power of local leadership
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Aug 19, 2025 05:00 PM
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Nonprofit Big Brothers Big Sisters Open House
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('mentoring',)
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