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Nov 30, 2026 05:30 PM
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Nov 2026 Community & City Council Forum
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('Diversity', 'global', 'governance', 'culture', 'key', 'education')
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Your City. Your Voice.
Join the Mayor and City Council for an evening built around conversation,
connection and your ideas and feedback for Rochester! We will highlight the
2026 National Community Survey results and talk about what they mean for
Rochester. Come talk with us. We want to hear from you!
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Nov 20, 2026 11:50 AM
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2026 DMC Annual Meeting Luncheon
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('America City for Health', 'DMC')
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For more than a decade, the DMC Annual Meeting has brought together
community, business and state leaders to share progress and look ahead. As
Destination Medical Center enters its next phase, this year’s Annual Meeting
Luncheon will focus on the opportunities ahead for DMC, downtown Rochester
and Minnesota.
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Nov 19, 2026 01:30 PM
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Building Rochester: Celebrating Downtown Housing & Citywalk Groundbreaking
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('housing', 'DMC')
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Celebrate a decade of downtown housing investment and the people and partnerships continuing to build Rochester’s future.
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Nov 17, 2026 08:00 AM
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University of Minnesota Rochester State of the Campus
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('education',)
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Hear how the University of Minnesota Rochester is preparing students for the future of health and contributing to Rochester’s growing talent and innovation ecosystem. Hosted by UMR in the heart of the Discovery Square Innovation District.
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Nov 16, 2026 05:00 PM
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BioLabs Ribbon Cutting Reception
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('DMC', 'Entrepreneurship')
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Celebrate the opening of BioLabs Rochester, a new resource for early-stage life science companies featuring flexible, fully equipped laboratory space and connections to a global startup network.
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Nov 16, 2026 05:00 PM
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BioLabs Rochester, MN Celebration
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('DMC',)
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5:00–7:00 p.m. | Reception + Celebration
Join innovators, entrepreneurs, partners and community members for an evening reception featuring light bites and drinks, networking and brief remarks celebrating the progress of Discovery Square Innovation District and what is ahead.
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Nov 16, 2026 02:05 PM
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Discovery Square Innovation District Open House
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('DMC',)
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Go behind the scenes of Rochester’s growing health innovation ecosystem. Explore One and Two Discovery Square, visit the businesses and innovative spaces, and meet the companies, researchers, students and organizations bringing Discovery Square to life.
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Nov 12, 2026 11:00 AM
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Restoration Glen Completion
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('Housing',)
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You're invited! The Coalition for Rochester Area Housing, Three Rivers Community Action, and Bear Creek Development Center will co-host an event at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, to highlight the opening of Restoration Glen—a 48-unit, multi-family affordable rental housing project—and celebrate the Coalition surpassing 2,000 affordable housing units supported in the Rochester area.
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Nov 11, 2026 06:00 AM
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Olmsted County honors veterans with “Operation Green Light”
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('compassion', 'veterans')
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Veterans Day Breakfast – No registration necessary for veterans
November 11, 2026 – 8 to 11:30 a.m.
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Nov 10, 2026 10:00 AM
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Nov 2026 RPS Family Engagement
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('RPS', 'education', 'diversity', 'key', 'Education')
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You are warmly invited to our upcoming RPS Family Engagement Meeting on Tuesday, November 10th, at Harriet Bishop Elementary School. Join us for a hands-on session exploring interactive literacy activities for families with students of all ages, from early childhood through graduation. Every participant will leave with ready-to-use literacy supplies and practical resources to use with your family or implement in your work with others.
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Nov 09, 2026 05:00 PM
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125 LIVE Hosting Listening Session 3 in Rochester
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('civic engagement',)
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Join us for a catered meal and a meaningful conversation about what it means to be a good neighbor. This is an opportunity to share ideas, listen to different perspectives, and learn from one another in a welcoming environment.
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Nov 07, 2026 05:00 PM
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Rochester Branch of the NAACP, 2026 Freedom Fund Banquet - We the People: Rochester in Action
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('diversity', 'NAACP', 'openbeam')
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This year’s theme, “We the People: Rochester in Action,” calls us to turn shared hopes into meaningful action by
standing on the shoulders of giants, advancing justice, and building tomorrow.
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Nov 07, 2026 04:00 PM
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A Restorative Justice Gathering: Mending the Fabric or Our Community
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('civic engagement',)
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An event to learn about and support Restorative Justice in our community. Join us for our inaugural Community Event
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Oct 30, 2026 06:00 PM
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2026 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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Oct 30, 2026 05:30 PM
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2026 IMAA Presents Pearl Gala
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('diversity', 'imaa', 'community', 'immigrant', 'CMRC')
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Join us for the IMAA Pearl Gala —an inspiring evening of celebration, connection, and community as we honor the strength, resilience, and contributions of New Americans in Southeast Minnesota.
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Oct 29, 2026 02:00 PM
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NCRC - Faith & Community Expos
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('civic engagement',)
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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 29, 2026 11:00 AM
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125 LIVE Hosting Listening Session 2 in Rochester
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('civic engagement',)
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Join us for a catered meal and a meaningful conversation about what it means to be a good neighbor. This is an opportunity to share ideas, listen to different perspectives, and learn from one another in a welcoming environment.
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Oct 27, 2026 09:00 AM
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Compass Southern Roadshow - Rochester
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('MN Compass', 'dashboard')
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Explore your region's quality-of-life data with Minnesota Compass! Join us at one of six in-person stops across Greater Minnesota, or catch a paired virtual session in December. All events are free to attend.
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Oct 27, 2026 09:30 AM
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Oct 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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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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As we mark 250 years of the American experience, the Leadership
Awards Dinner is an opportunity for us to reflect on the remarkable journey that
brought us here and to look ahead to the future we will build together. This
milestone is our opportunity to celebrate the enduring promise of America—a
nation strengthened by the talents, sacrifices, and aspirations of people from
every background.
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