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April 2026 Equity Alliance Equity Series

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.
When Apr 08, 2026
from 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM
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Equity Alliance Series
April 2026 Equity Alliance Equity Series
Unlocking Potential: Lowering barriers, creating new pathways, and empowering emerging developers
When Calendars Reflect Community Faith, Equity, and Public Education
Equity Alliance Equity Series Rochester Cultural Center
Equity Alliance Equity Series Looking Back, Moving Forward: Equity Series Reflections
Meeting the Moment: Community Led Systems Change
From Cradle to Career: Driving Lasting Change for Rochester's Youth
America's City for Health - DMC Development Plan 2025 Update
Disability Rights
Breaking Down to Build Up
Toward Equity in Public Spending: Intro to Participatory Budgeting
Addressing Student and Family Homelessness through Collaborative Partnerships
Family Unity and DEIA in Our Current Climate
Safe Spaces at Work: Creating a Culture of Inclusion and Belonging
Beyond the Ballot: Black/Diverse Voices in Local Leadership
Pathways to a Vibrant, Just, and Equitable Rochester
Equity Alliance Equity Series - Power of Community Benefits Agreement
Equity Alliance Equity Series Equity Eats: Reviving Roots, Restoring Ecosystem Economies Through Indigenous Foodways
Latino Economic Development Center: Creating Generational Wealth One Entrepreneur at a Time
Youth Engagement from the Youth Perspective
How Organizations Can Commit to Accessibility
Investing in Community: Equitable Planning and Design Strategies in the Twin Cities and Beyond
Working Toward Equality for Minnesotans of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage
Empowering Women in the Workplace
Uncovering Rondo Community Land Trust and the Reparative Framework
How We Rise: Lessons from Rochester’s Black History
Advancing Equity in the Built Environment
Business Practices – a key lever to drive equity in the workplace and community
Data-informed tools to drive racial equity and inclusion within organizations
Enhancing equitable housing opportunities through community initiatives and collaboration
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Upcoming Events
AEON Afordable Housing Townhall Apr 01, 2026 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM — Cascade Lakeside Building at 88 23rd Ave. SW
April 2026 Equity Alliance Equity Series Apr 08, 2026 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lifestyle Medicine Community of Wellness Symposium & Gala 2026 Apr 09, 2026 - Apr 10, 2026 — Mayo Civic Center, 30 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, MN 55904
RAVA 2026 Annual Spring Volunteer Fair Apr 15, 2026 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
ELECTRIC POWER WILL THERE BE ENOUGH IN 2030 – 2035 – 2040? Apr 20, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM — 125 Live
HOUSING THE UNHOUSED ROCHESTER HOUSING UPDATE FORUM Apr 23, 2026 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM — Christ United Methodist Church, 400 5th Av SW
2026 Cambodian New Year Celebration Apr 25, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM — 4462 29th ST SE | Rochester, MN 55904
Rochester's Sister City - German Trip Jun 12, 2026 - Jun 22, 2026
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Feb 2025 DMCC Board Meeting Memo

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"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."

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County of Olmsted, MN Resident Surveys

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Chamber of Commerce 2026 Case for Investment

Request for Investment to Olmsted County Board March 3 2026

Video Clip, Presentation Slides, Whitepaper

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Olmsted County Health Focus Topics

1Q 2026 HAPP Meeting Features:

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Mental Health Club House

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RPS 2030 Strategic Plan Reviews

Mar 17, 2026 RPS Board Meeting: Middle School

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

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DMC Private Investment Status

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  • Mar 2026 DMCC Exec Committee Meeting - Video Recording, PB Reporting - Private Investment Status
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Rochester Learning Center Mural Night

UMR and ALC Collaboration Research Study Introduction

The Artist Mindset Research Study

 

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City SUPPORTING TRANSFORMATION - BOLD. Forward. Unbound.

City Council Study Session:

Mar 2026 Video Recording, Presentation

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America's City for Heath and Older Adults Needs

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

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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?

 

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2025-26 RPS Superintendent Goals Check

Feb 3 2026 Superintendent Goals - Midyear Review: 

  • Video Clip
  • Talking Points 

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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

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

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Public Office Candidate Trainings

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

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

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City Council and Mayor-Better Public Hearing Meeting

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Hope at Home

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2026 and 2025 Action Plan Updates

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Downtown Historic District Investment

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DMCC Board Meeting Dec 10, 2025

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  • Presentation 

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