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Past and Future Events Log

 


 

Title Start Date Description
MPR News presents Politics Friday LIVE in Rochester Oct 21, 2025 05:00 PM Join MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst live in Rochester for an interesting and informative evening of Politics Friday.
MPR Connects! Rochester Smash Boom Best Mar 15, 2025 12:30 PM This years’ will be super-fun!! Molly Bloom, host for Brains On! will be live in Rochester for a very fun, free, children-and-family-friendly afternoon in Rochester - MPR Connects presents Smash Boom Best live! with host Molly Bloom: A Brains On!
MPR Regional Advisory Council Sep 05, 2024 11:30 AM Talking sense; Reverb; MPR 2024 Election Guide
MPR Connects Presents MPR News with Angela Davis Jun 06, 2024 05:15 PM June 6th, MPR Connects Presents MPR News with Angela Davis. 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, The Chateau Theatre.
Skills for Disagreeing Better Convened by Braver Angels, MPR and UMR Apr 24, 2024 06:00 PM • More understanding of the values and concerns of people who differ from you politically • Better skills for listening in a way so that the other person feels heard • Better skills for sharing viewpoints in a way the other person might hear -- even if they disagree
MPR Rochester RDAC Spring 2024 Meeting; Chandra Kavati, Senior Vice President, Chief Partnerships & Revenue Officer. Mar 28, 2024 12:00 PM Topics include: Quarterly updates Possible Topics;
MPR Rochester RDAC 3Q 2023 Meeting Sep 14, 2023 11:30 AM Our speaker is Liwanag Ojala, the Senior Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer at American Public Media Group.
MPR Connects Presents Appetites in Greater Minnesota – Rochester! Jun 16, 2023 05:30 PM MPR Connects will feature Tom Crann talking in-person with Sammi Loo, owner of Ootori Sushi and Mezza 9 café in Rochester, Minnesota. Tom and Sammi will talk flavors, recipes and advice. Learn more about Sammi and her journey through her food career. Sammi will share her favorite vegan sushi recipe and demonstrate her sushi rolling technique! Tastings will be available.
MPR: TALKING VOLUMES WITH DREW BROCKINGTON May 06, 2023 02:00 PM Minnesota Public Radio and the Star Tribune are proud to announce a special spring series of Talking Volumes. We are taking Talking Volumes on the road with two special events in Greater Minnesota. These special Talking Volumes pop-up events will be hosted by award-winning journalist Kerri Miller.
MPR Regional Development Advisory Council 2023 (RDAC) Spring Meeting Mar 07, 2023 12:30 PM Public is welcome to attend to learn about MPR activities and meet featured speaker. This month speaker is Heather Riddle, Senior VP and Chief Development Officer of American Public Media Group (APMG) parent organization of Minnesota Public Radio®, and Southern California Public Radio.
Q3 2022 MPR Regional Deveopment Advisory Committee Sep 14, 2022 12:30 PM Featuring Duchesne Drew, Senior Vice President of American Public Media Group and President of Minnesota Public Radio as part of his tour of Greater Minnesota MPR Regional Network and Brandt Williams: North Star Journey initiative from MPR
MPR: Implicit Bias Workshop for Regional District Advisory Committee Members Jun 07, 2022 09:00 AM
MPR Rochester RDAC Spring 2022 Meeting Mar 15, 2022 12:00 PM Little Moments Count focuses on the critical importance of early brain development in children during the first three years of life.
MPRNews In Focus: Celebrating Intersectional Identities with Minnesota's LGBTQ+ Communities Feb 23, 2022 12:00 PM Join MPR News for In Focus: Celebrating Intersectional Identities within Minnesota’s LGBTQ+ Communities, a virtual community conversation, sponsored by UCare
MPR Presents MN Diverse Communities Lunch and Learn Oct 12, 2021 12:00 PM
MPR - Rochester Advisory Committee Fall Meeting Oct 13, 2020 11:00 AM
MPR Connects: MPR chief meteorologist Paul Huttner Oct 14, 2019 05:15 PM
MPR Conversations on the Creative Economy: Rochester's Next Generation of Medical Entrepreneurs May 07, 2019 05:30 PM What does it take to encourage and nurture innovative thinking in organizations? Join host Chris Farrell and members of Minnesota's creative and business community for these exciting happy-hour networking and broadcast events.
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Two types of event information being shared in the following:

1. A list of Beam aware upcoming community events of all types. 

2. A list of noteworthy past events that have one or more of the following contents: presentation slides, video recordings as well as takeaways. 

Upcoming Events
2026 Rochester PRIDE May 16, 2026 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM — Soldiers Field Park, Rochester, MN
RPS Oskate Wacipi (to play powow) May 16, 2026 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM — John Marshall High School
STRONGERTOGETHER: AN EARLY CHILDHOOD EVENT May 18, 2026 05:30 PM - 08:00 PM — Woodlake Meeting Center
May 21 2026 DMCC Board Meeting May 21, 2026 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM — Mayo Civic Center, 30 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, MN 55904
Project Community Connect May 22, 2026 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM — Christ United Methodist Church
DMC 2026 Real Estate Development and Investment Summit (4/16/25) May 28, 2026 09:30 AM - 03:00 PM — Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area 10 E Center Street
Livingworks Asist Jun 11, 2026 - Jun 12, 2026 — Rochester Area Foundation- 12 Elton Hills Drive
Rochester's Sister City - German Trip Jun 12, 2026 - Jun 22, 2026
NAACP: Juneteenth Celebration Jun 13, 2026 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM — Soldiers Field Memorial Park
Upcoming events…
Community News

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Age-Friendly Olmsted County (AFOC) Update

May 2026 AFOC Report

Last Updated May 12, 2026



Ambassadors for Equity and Belonging Program

Rochester Area Foundation is piloting a new type of cohort centered around the concept of “belonging” as a strategic framework,

Last Updated April 29, 2026



University of Minnesota Sales Tax Request

Apr 27, 2026: UMR discussion at City Council Study Session

Last Updated April 29, 2026



Any Path Home push against homelessness

Apr 23, 2026 In the City for Good Forum; Mar 11, 2026 Rochester Area Housing Alliance Discussion

Feb 5, 2025 Post Bulletin Reporting Abstract; Mar 10, 2024 City Council Study Session Update

 

Last Updated April 27, 2026



RCTC Sports Facilities

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

Last Updated April 26, 2026



Graham Park Exhibition Center Groundbreaking

Apr 24, 2026: Oak View Group to run exhibition center.

Aug 2025: Groundbreaking Construction began Wednesday on a $48.7 million project at Graham Park, Rochester. The centerpiece is an 80,000-square-foot exhibition center with a performance arena seating 1,500 people.

Last Updated April 24, 2026



Rochester Sports and Recreation Complex

Apr 24 PB Reporting: Bill on sports complex 

City Council Discussions:

  • Dec 8, 2025 City Council Meeting
  • Oct 6, 2025 City Council Meeting
  • July 28, 2025 City Council Study Session 

PB Summary; Sample of community feedbacks on Facebook

Last Updated April 24, 2026



America's City for Health (ACH)

Reimagine what can be done to fulfill the vision of ACH

Last Updated April 23, 2026



RPS Proposed Budget Reductions

April 21, 2026: School Board Meeting Revised Proposed Leadership Changes 

April 7, 2026: Budget Reduction Impact

Sep 12, 2023 RPS Board Study Session video recording; Proposed Equity Policy; PB Reporting

Last Updated April 22, 2026



Rochester International Relations Committee

Apr 2026 Siheung, Korean Newsletter; 2026 Winter Newsletter; Sister City Visits Germany Visit

2025 Sister City Trips: Japan; Rochester Sister City Application (Roles and Responsibilities)

Sister Cities Relationship Logs; IRC Meeting Logs

Last Updated April 22, 2026



Joyce Gibbs – A Life of Strength, Service, and Enduring Impact

Apr 22, 2026 Press Release

Rochester NAACP announces passing of Mrs. Joyce Gibbs

 

Last Updated April 22, 2026



City of Rochester Seeks Proposals for Sale and Redevelopment of Parcels

The City of Rochester is now accepting proposals for the sale and redevelopment of two City-owned residential parcels located in the Durand Subdivision and Hilmer’s High View Acres.

Last Updated April 17, 2026



Housing Investment Status and Statistics

Apr 2026 Housing Coalition Tour $4M investment

Jan 2026 Housing Alliance: 2025 Real Estate SEMN Marketing Data, 2025 Coalition Investments

 

Last Updated April 17, 2026



RPS Family Engagement Opportunities

Apr 2026 Family Engagement Policy Meetings

Jan 2026 Announcements: Family Engagement, Caregiver and Parent Empowerment 

Last Updated April 16, 2026



Rochester, MN Supplemental Budget

2026 Apr 13 City Council Study Session on 2027 Supplemental Budget

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

Last Updated April 14, 2026



RPS 2030 Strategic Plan Reviews

Apr 12, 2026 RPS Board Meeting: High School 

Mar 17, 2026 RPS Board Meeting: Middle School

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

Last Updated April 12, 2026



Lifestyle Wellness

Apr 2026: Rochester Mayor Proclamation 

March 2020: Rochester Mayor Proclamation  

Lotus Health Foundation Workshops 

Last Updated April 10, 2026



America's City for Health - DMC Development Plan 2025 Update

September 2025 Equity Alliance Series Presentation- Video Recordings, Selected Presentation Screen Shots

References - Sep 2025 DMCC Board 10-Year Midpoint

Last Updated April 06, 2026



2024-2025 RPS Data Analysis

April 2026 Reporting: 2025 High School Graduation Rate 

Sep 2025 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) Improvement Action Plan 

2024-25 Fastbridge Data Analysis and Literacy Plan Update

PB reporting on MCA

Last Updated April 04, 2026



Healthy Living Wellness Tips

2026: KTTC: Midwest Access Video Clips

2025 Sep Newsletter; 2025 Conference Materials

2020 Lifestyle Medicine Symposium (March 19-20)

Last Updated April 02, 2026