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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.
May 02, 2026 08:00 AM Rochester Fire Department to Host “Women Explore Fire Day Minnesota” () The Rochester Fire Department (RFD) is partnering with fire departments across Southeast Minnesota - Region 15 for Women Explore Fire Day Minnesota, a coordinated statewide initiative designed to introduce women to careers and volunteer opportunities in the fire service.
Apr 30, 2026 05:00 PM Disparity Awareness Project ('diversity', 'Housing', 'Health') Be part of real policy change and better resources for Black Minnesotans
Apr 30, 2026 04:00 PM Dream. Build. Belong Club House Model ('mental health', 'Health') A possibility of bringing a Clubhouse right here to Rochester — and your voice can help shape what that looks like! This is still in the early stages, and community input is essential in determining whether this vision moves forward.
Apr 28, 2026 11:30 AM Black Legacy Book Signing ('Health/Wellness', 'Health', 'community health') Join Pastor Andre Crockett, founder of Barbershop Social Services, at Griot Arts for a book signing of his book, Rochester Black Legacy.
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', 'key', 'Homelessness') Update on Any Path Home with Courtney Dugstad; MICAH- Introduction to housing initiatives by MICAH; Perspectives on Homelessness in Rochester
Apr 21, 2026 12:30 PM Falls prevention and emergency preparedness workshop ('aging', 'Health') Olmsted and Goodhue County residents ages 55 and older are invited to a free Falls Prevention and Emergency Preparedness Workshop on Tuesday, April 21
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 19, 2026 05:30 PM Stories from Minnesota: We Belong ('ACHLA', 'Diversity') Award-winning storytellers, podcasters, speakers, etc. Fundraiser for ACHLA & SMIILD toward instability & legal defense of local immigrants.
Apr 18, 2026 10:00 AM What's The Difference? Condos, Townhomes, and Cooperatives ('aging', 'Housing', 'Health/Wellness') Join Jim to learn about the housing alternatives for seniors within our community. He
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 14, 2026 10:00 AM Apr 2026 RPS Family Engagement ('RPS', 'education', 'diversity', 'key', 'Education') Raising Kids in a Digital World, with a presentation and conversation facilitated by Jodi Dworkin, Ph.D., from the University of Minnesota.
Apr 12, 2026 03:00 PM Still We Rise: Rochester's Black Legacy with Pastor Andre Crockett ('diversity',) Join Rev. Andre Crockett of Barbershop Social Services to discuss his new book Rochester Black Legacy. The book collects stories of the local Black community in Rochester and how they shaped our city's history.
Apr 09, 2026 08:00 AM Lifestyle Medicine Community of Wellness Symposium & Gala 2026 ('lotus', 'health', 'openbeam', 'key', 'Health') 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 When Transportation Choice Expands, What Becomes Possible? ('city', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'transit', 'key', 'community engagement') This presentation will explore the City of Rochester’s and Destination Medical Center’s adopted mode shift goals and discuss how transportation demand management (TDM) can help achieve them.
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
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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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Rochester Public Transit

Aug 23, 2026 City Council Study Session: Transit Financial Sustainability

Last Updated August 24, 2026



Rochester, MN Supplemental Budget

2026 Aug 23 City Council Study Session, Apr 13 City Council Study Session on 2027 Supplemental Budget

2022-08-22 City Council Study Session on 2023 Supplemental Budget

Last Updated August 23, 2026



Economic Vibrancy & Growth Management

Aug 24, 2026 City Council Study Session: Economic Mobility Updates

Sep 2024 City Council Study Session: City teammates providing an update on this work, specifically regarding legacy public infrastructure projects, Unbound, infrastructure investments and regulatory milestones.  

Last Updated August 23, 2026



OpenBeam events log

Aug 2026: Tech related info

Aug 2026 Notable Beam Events Log: Topics Include: Q2 Real Estate Stats; Workforce Housing & Regional Workforce Trends; Building Trust in an Age of Skepticism; Land Use Revenue Analysis; Tax Increment Financial Studies

Last Updated August 21, 2026



Broadway 309-317 Appeal of Certificate for Appropriateness

Aug 17, 2026 City Council Meeting: In a 4-3 vote, the Rochester City Council overturned a decision by the Heritage Preservation Commission to reject a redevelopment proposal for five historic buildings on the 300 block of South Broadway Avenue.

Last Updated August 20, 2026



Transportation: ROCOG Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)

2027-2030: Transportation Improvement Plan, Press Release

2024 - 2027 Transportation Plan 

2023 - 2026 Transportation Plan: The Rochester-Olmsted Council of Governments (ROCOG) has released a draft of the 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), for a 30-day public comment period. 

Last Updated August 18, 2026



National Community Survey

2026 City Survey: Open to residents responses

2024 and 2022 NCS Surveys: Presentation/Reports

2018 City Survey.: June 2018 Resident Survey Summary

Last Updated August 17, 2026



Braver Angels News

  • 2026 - Aug 2026 Newsletter, 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 August 17, 2026



SBDC Rochester, Spring 2025

Sep 2026: Small Business Support Series

SBDC Apr 2025 Business Workshops...SBDC Day and workshop opportunities: "If you have an upcoming business event or celebration, please let us know! We would love to stop by for a RIBBON CUTIING for any of your business." milestones:

 

Last Updated August 14, 2026



Homelessness Dashboard, Street Medicine, The TABLE and Any Path Home Info

Aug 14, 2026:Homeless Info: Any Path Home Dashboard; Mayo Clinic Street Medicine

Mar 2026 Rochester Area Housing Alliance: Any Path Home and The TABLE

 

Last Updated August 14, 2026



Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Barriers Study

Aug 10, City Council Study Session: Equitable Economic Development

Apr 2025 City Council Study Session:  (1) DBE Study Session to City Council April 17, 2023 , (2) Memo to DMCC Board; 

Last Updated August 13, 2026



City Council and Mayor-Better Public Hearing Meeting

Aug 10, 2026 Study Session: Video, Presentation, Reports

Feb 9, 2026 Study Session: Report, Video, Presentation; Summarizing interviews, survey responses, scorecard and public forum 

Last Updated August 11, 2026



2026 City of Rochester: 2020 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Updates

Aug 10, 2026 City Council Study Session :The accompanying reports and presentation demonstrate how departments are integrating equity into their everyday work.   

Last Updated August 09, 2026



CHATEAU THEATRE OPERATING ANALYSIS UPDATE

Aug 10, 2026 City Council Study Session  Council to review planning-level capital investment needs identified through both the City’s facility assessment and the Legends Global operating analysis.

Last Updated August 09, 2026



Air Quality News

Aug 2026: Rochester Air Quality Alliance Marks Mid-Year Progress on Community Air Quality Initiatives

Sep 2025: The City of Rochester is offering another set of workshops to help residents improve indoor air quality, reduce utility costs, and enhance housing safety.

Last Updated August 07, 2026



Community Health Improvement Plan Priorities and Updates

2027 - 2029 Health Planning Improvement Priorities

2026 CHNA Newsletters: Jul 2026Jan 2026, 

2025 Newsletters: Admin Message, Oct 2025 Newsletter 

Ref: PB Report

Last Updated July 23, 2026



Housing as an Element of America's City for Health

Jul 2026: PB reporting -- Downtown population and housing boom

Sep 2025: DMC Housing Presentation at Rochester Housing Alliance September, 2025 Meeting 

  • Video Recording
  • Presentation Slides

Last Updated July 21, 2026



America's City for Heath and Older Adults Needs

Jul 2026: AARP Tech and Agining 

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 July 20, 2026



Lifestyle Wellness

Jul 2026: Brain Health Series Workshops

Apr 2026: Rochester Mayor Proclamation 

March 2020: Rochester Mayor Proclamation  

Lotus Health Foundation Workshops 

Last Updated July 17, 2026



Sports Complex Phase 2 - Indoor Facilities

Jul 13, 2026: City Council Study Session - Funding Options for Indoor Phase 2 

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

Last Updated July 14, 2026