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Oct 29, 2026 02:00 PM
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NCRC - Faith & Community Expos
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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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('Culture', 'diversity', 'Diversity Council')
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Oct 24, 2026 06:00 PM
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America: 250 and Beyond
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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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('Diversity', 'Asian', 'governance')
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Sep 23, 2026 08:00 AM
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Youth Leadership & Success Summit
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Mayor Norton will be sponsoring a Youth Summit on Wednesday, September 23 for high school students in Olmsted County. There will be speakers, roundtables, entertainment, and an opportunity to network!
If you are interested in being part of the Summit Planning Team, please email Michon at [email protected].
Location, time, and registration information is forthcoming!
Sign up here to receive updates as plans develop.
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('diversity', 'diversity council', 'C2C', 'community engagement', 'education', 'boys & girls')
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Sep 19, 2026 12:00 PM
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Latino Fest 2026
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('culture', 'Diversity', 'cmrc', 'community')
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Sep 08, 2026 10:00 AM
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Sep 2026 RPS Family Engagement
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Volunteering in RPS Our guest presenter, Josh Halverson (Coordinator
of Community Partnerships), will share exciting updates on how RPS is making
volunteering easier than ever. You’ll get a sneak peek at our new online sign-up system
for classroom opportunities and learn about plans to bring back our beloved Spring
Volunteer Recognition Event!
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('RPS', 'education', 'diversity', 'key', 'Education')
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Aug 25, 2026 09:30 AM
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Aug 2026 Mayor's International Relations Committee Meeting
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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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('Diversity', 'global', 'governance', 'culture', 'key', 'education')
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Aug 22, 2026 01:00 PM
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Community Exchange
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Join us on August 22nd for an event rooted in the spirit of mutual aid—the simple idea that when we take care of one another, our entire community thrives. This isn't charity; it’s a collective effort to share our resources, skills, and abundance so that everyone has what they need.
How We’re Showing Up for Each Other:
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('diversity', 'education', 'community engagement')
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Aug 15, 2026 12:00 PM
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6th Annual Rochester Community Back-to-School Party
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Come out and celebrate with us as we support local families—offering free haircuts, school supplies, and more to help every child start the school year confident and prepared for success.
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('Education', 'Diversity', 'UMR')
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Aug 13, 2026 02:00 PM
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Youth Co-Design Lab
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To close out the Youth Co-Design Lab, our local high school students and their UMR near-peer
facilitators will share what they learned across a summer of listening to their peers.
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('America City for Health', 'co-design', 'CMRC', 'key')
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Aug 12, 2026 12:00 PM
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Building an Inclusive Space
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Laura Salveson, formerly Director of Facilities and Guest Services, and Karyn
Sciortino Johnson, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Manager, discuss ways
in which McKnight Foundation strives to be inclusive for staff, guests, and people
working in the Foundation office. The presentation will include some of the thought
and design process that went into renovation of the Foundation’s new office space,
as well as the ways in which inclusion and equity are embedded in the day-to-day
work of the foundation.
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('city', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'governance', 'Civic Equity', 'key')
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Aug 12, 2026 10:00 AM
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Rochester Area Housing Alliance Aug 2026
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Update: Q2 Real Estate Stats; Workforce Housing & Regional Workforce
Trends
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('RAF', 'Housing', 'housing', 'key')
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Jul 30, 2026 11:00 AM
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2026 IRC International Friendship Date
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International Friendship Day at Thursdays Downtown Thursday, July 30, 2026 11 am to 8:30 pm Peace Plaza
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('Diversity', 'global', 'governance', 'culture', 'education')
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Jul 25, 2026 04:30 PM
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ICAM UTSAV 2026 - Festival of Colors
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('Culture', 'Diversity', 'Asian')
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Jul 24, 2026 09:00 AM
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Disability Summit
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The Disability Summit is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible
experience for all attendees.
Available accommodations include:
• CART captioning
• ASL interpretation
• Sensory room access
• Additional accommodations upon request
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('disability', 'Diversity')
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Jul 21, 2026 02:00 PM
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Building Trust in an Age of Skepticism
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You can't serve without trust; Trust is Built between major decisions; Communication is the vehicle; Turning principles into practice; Trust cannot be delegated
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('key', 'governance')
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