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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
Apr 25, 2026 10:00 AM 2026 Cambodian New Year Celebration ('Culture', 'diversity') On behalf of the Board of Directors of The Buddhist Society, Inc., Watt Dhamma Visudhi Karam, it is our great honor to respectfully invite Your Excellency to attend our Cambodian New Year Celebration.
Apr 23, 2026 07:00 PM HOUSING THE UNHOUSED ROCHESTER HOUSING UPDATE FORUM ('Housing', 'Homelessness') Update on Any Path Home with Courtney Dugstad; MICAH- Introduction to housing initiatives by MICAH; Perspectives on Homelessness in Rochester
Apr 20, 2026 10:00 AM ELECTRIC POWER WILL THERE BE ENOUGH IN 2030 – 2035 – 2040? ('governance',) PEOPLES ENERGY COOPERATIVE PRESENTERS: GWEN STEVENS, PEOPLE'S ENERGY COOPERATIVE; TIM McCOLLOUGH, ROCHESTER PUBLIC UTILITIES
Apr 15, 2026 09:30 AM RAVA 2026 Annual Spring Volunteer Fair ('community engagement',) The Rochester Area Volunteer Administrators are happy to invite you to participate in our Annual Spring Volunteer Fair! It will take place on Wednesday, April 15th, at 125 Live. The Volunteer Fair will be open to the public from 9:30 am- 12:30 pm. Set-up for participating organizations will start at 9 am. There is free parking available at 125 Live.
Apr 09, 2026 08:00 AM Lifestyle Medicine Community of Wellness Symposium & Gala 2026 ('lotus', 'health', 'Health', 'openbeam') Discover the root causes of preventable and reversible chronic diseases • Learn practical strategies for lifelong health and well-being • Engage in hands-on activities like "Walk With A Doc," meditation, and stretching sessions • Enjoy plant-based meals featuring recipes from expert presenters • Expand your healthy network
Apr 08, 2026 12:00 PM April 2026 Equity Alliance Equity Series ('diversity', 'city', 'dmc', 'community engagement') The Equity Alliance Equity Series is a monthly seminar sponsored by Destination Medical Center and the City of Rochester. The purpose is to introduce diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices, build sustainable DEI community strategies, and build advocacy and allyship within the Rochester community. The series is held virtually on the second Wednesday of every month at noon.
Apr 01, 2026 06:00 PM AEON Afordable Housing Townhall ('Housing',) West Transit Village Housing Information meeting planned as developer prepares site plan for city review.
Mar 28, 2026 09:00 AM Candidate Training Program Session 2 by Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce ('community engagement', 'governance') Over the course of the three trainings, topics covered will include how to craft your messaging, information on filing deadlines, budgeting, campaign finance regulations, leveraging social media, and more. The series will be hosted on the dates below at the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce [220 Broadway Ave S. Suite 100 Rochester, MN 55904]
Mar 25, 2026 12:25 PM Community Listening Session on Mental Health Clubhouse ('mental health', 'Health') Olmsted County, NAMI Southeast MN, and Vail Communities invite you to join a Community Listening Session on the International Clubhouse Model of Mental Health recovery
Mar 23, 2026 01:00 PM Music Therapy and Cognitive Vitality: The Role of Music in Brain Health ('lotus', 'America City for Health', 'mental health', 'aging') Music plays a crucial and unique role in supporting cognitive function, memory retention, emotional regulation, and social connection that are key areas often affected in cognitive decline. Research shows that rhythm, melody, and singing activate widespread neural networks, enhance neuroplasticity, and stimulate brain regions involved in speech, movement, and executive function.
Mar 17, 2026 09:00 AM Lotus Health Foundations at Kiwanis Day Maker ('lotus', 'Kiwanis', 'Health/Wellness', 'key') Lifestyle medicine, Healthy Living: Food, Immunity, and Cancer: How Lifestyle Choices Protect Your Body
Mar 14, 2026 12:30 PM ZVM: Heart Reach Clinic ('compassion', 'Health') Free Heart Disease Screening: Blood Pressure Screening, Cholesterol Testing, Blood Sugar Screening, Heart Exam, ECG and Ultrasound
Mar 13, 2026 06:30 PM Sketches Minnesota by HMC/Danger Boat Productions ('diversity', 'education', 'art') Sketches of Minnesota is a traveling program designed to increase understanding and encourage conversations among people who might not know each other
Mar 13, 2026 04:30 PM RALC Mural Night ('mental health', 'art', 'UMR', 'key', 'Education') Through a partnership with the University of Minnesota, we are excited to host Artist Mindset Week (March 9-March 13) at the Rochester ALC! Ten professional artists will be traveling in from all over Minnesota
Mar 12, 2026 07:30 AM 1Q 2026 County Health Assessment and Planning Partnership (HAPP) ('CHNA', 'Health', 'key') 2024 -2026 Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Updates Derrick Fritz, CHAP Coordinator3. Mental Health Clubhouse Model Laura Sutherland, SE MN Adult Mental Health Initiative and Michelle Cross, Community Member4. Overdose Spike Response Team Abby Tricker, OCPHS5. Core Agency Updates CHAP Core Group6. Community Announcements and Sharing
Mar 11, 2026 04:30 PM City of Rochester & RCTC Community Engagement ('city',) City of Rochester and RCTC Engage Community as Discussions Continue on the Rochester Regional Sports Center
Mar 11, 2026 12:00 PM Unlocking Potential: Lowering barriers, creating new pathways, and empowering emerging developers ('city', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'Housing', 'key', 'community engagement') This presentation will review an evaluation report by the Greater Minnesota Housing Fund (GMHF) of Minnesota's efforts from 2021–2025 to pair Emerging Developer Programs with Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) Preservation initiatives.
Mar 11, 2026 10:00 AM Rochester Area Housing Alliance March 2026 ('RAF', 'Housing', 'housing', 'key') Legislative Update – Minnesota Housing Partnership; TABLE Initiative Overview
Mar 10, 2026 10:00 AM Mar 2026 RPS Family Engagement ('RPS', 'education', 'diversity', 'key', 'Education') Our March meeting will focus on RPS Student and Family Wellbeing, with a presentation by Koni Grimsrud, RPS Director of Student Wellbeing, and Sarah Clarke, RPS Coordinator of Mental Health. They will share an overview of the programs, staff positions, initiatives, and resources currently supporting RPS students and families. We will also include brief highlights from RPS Family Engagement and share relevant announcements.
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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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West Transit Village Housing Development

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 March 25, 2026



County of Olmsted, MN Resident Surveys

2025: Park and Rec Survey Results

2022: High-level results from the Olmsted County 2022 Resident Survey were shared at the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, July 19, 2022.

Last Updated March 23, 2026



ADA Public Input

Olmsted County is inviting community members to review and provide feedback on a draft update to its Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act Transition Plan for public right-of-way.

Last Updated March 20, 2026



Community Ed and Parks & Rec Survey

The survey asks residents about their current participation in recreation programs, how they learn about activities, and what types of programs or opportunities they would like to see offered in the future.

Last Updated March 20, 2026



Chamber of Commerce 2026 Case for Investment

Request for Investment to Olmsted County Board March 3 2026

Video Clip, Presentation Slides, Whitepaper

Last Updated March 18, 2026



Olmsted County Health Focus Topics

1Q 2026 HAPP Meeting Features:

Overdose SPIKE

Mental Health Club House

Last Updated March 17, 2026



RPS 2030 Strategic Plan Reviews

Mar 17, 2026 RPS Board Meeting: Middle School

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

Last Updated March 17, 2026



DMC Private Investment Status

 Annual Report to DEED Prep 

  • Mar 2026 DMCC Exec Committee Meeting - Video Recording, PB Reporting - Private Investment Status
  • Mar 2025: DMCC Exec Committee Briefing " Overall private investment related to the Destination Medical Center initiative bounced back in 2024, but non-Mayo Clinic development continued to decline in the DMC district for the sixth year."

Last Updated March 15, 2026



Rochester Learning Center Mural Night

UMR and ALC Collaboration Research Study Introduction

The Artist Mindset Research Study

 

Last Updated March 14, 2026



City SUPPORTING TRANSFORMATION - BOLD. Forward. Unbound.

City Council Study Session:

Mar 2026 Video Recording, Presentation

Feb 2025 Video Recording Link, Presentation, Collaboration Commitment

Last Updated March 10, 2026



America's City for Heath and Older Adults Needs

Mar 2026: Tech Enabled Aging In Place Talks Postings

Oct 2025 AI Summary of Dave Beal's PB Op Ed: "Include older adults in Rochester's Plans"

Last Updated March 09, 2026



Braver Angels News

Listen to (and learn from) the other side

  • 2026 - Mar 6 Volunteer Opportunities, Feb Citizens Commission on Immigration Outreach
  • 2025, 24 - Mar 2025 Newsletters: End birthright citizenship? Apr 2024 Braver Angels Newsletter: 2024 National Convention; National Debate: Should we be colorblind?

 

Last Updated March 06, 2026



2025-26 RPS Superintendent Goals Check

Feb 3 2026 Superintendent Goals - Midyear Review: 

  • Video Clip
  • Talking Points 

Last Updated March 04, 2026



Development Assistance Agreement Relating to the Citywalk Apartments for Tax Increment Financing

Mar 2, 2026: Rochester Economic Development Authority 

Approving and Authorizing the Execution of Development Assistance Agreement (Citywalk Project)

Last Updated March 03, 2026



Downtown Mobility Network

Mar 2 2025 City Council: Memo, Video, Presentation

Sep 2025 Press Release: City of Rochester Launches “Reimagining Sixth Avenue W” to Reconnect Downtown Mobility Network

Last Updated March 03, 2026



Public Office Candidate Trainings

Two sets of candidates training programs: 

1. Ready to Run: Community Partners Training: March 11, March 25, April 1

2. Chamber of Commerce Sponsored Training: March 7, March 28 

Last Updated February 28, 2026



City Council and Mayor-Better Public Hearing Meeting

Feb 9, 2026 Study Session: Report, Video, Presentation

Summarizing interviews, survey responses, scorecard and public forum 

Last Updated February 27, 2026



Hope at Home

Nearly $60,000 has been distributed to help prevent evictions

The Hope at Home Fund, created by Family Promise Rochester

Last Updated February 26, 2026



2026 and 2025 Action Plan Updates

Feb 2026 Action Plan Update

Jan 2025 City of Rochester’s Action Plan, first implemented in 2021, serves as our roadmap for success. It outlines current initiatives aimed at advancing City Council's Strategic Priorities. 

Last Updated February 26, 2026



Downtown Historic District Investment

Feb 23, 2026 City Council Study Session 

DMCC Board Meeting Dec 10, 2025

  • Request Memo
  • Video Recording
  • Presentation 

Last Updated February 26, 2026