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Dec 18, 2025 11:30 AM
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NAMI Minnesota Presents "Our Journeys: Multicultural Stories of Healing & Recovery" (Virtual Only)
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('Culture',)
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Free Workshop for all under represented racial, cultural and ethnic communities.
Multicultural presenters living with mental illnesses will share their
personal paths to healing, resilience, and wellness.
This program was created by and for underrepresented racial, cultural, and ethnic
communities, offering a space for connection, conversation, and hope.
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Dec 13, 2025 08:00 AM
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Christmas Anonymous – Rochester MN 2025
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Helping families in need via our ‘store’ where parents can shop without paying for new and gently-used toys; teen gifts; boys and girls new clothing; new hats, gloves, and knitwear; and new or used shoes, boots, and skates.
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Dec 11, 2025 08:00 AM
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Olmsted County - Operation Green Light
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('veterans',)
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Olmsted County is proud to once again participate in Operation Green
Light, shining a beacon of hope and support for veterans.
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Dec 10, 2025 05:30 PM
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December 2025 Coming to the Table
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('networking', 'diversity', 'civic engagement')
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Coming to the Table's mission is "working
together to create a just and truthful
society that acknowledges and seeks to
heal from the racial wounds of the past
from slavery to the many forms of racism
it spawned." Coming to the Table
supports 50+local affiliate groups across
eighteen states, including Rochester, MN.
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Dec 10, 2025 12:00 PM
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Equity Alliance Equity Series Looking Back, Moving Forward: Equity Series Reflections
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('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'key', 'community engagement', 'Education')
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In this year-end Equity Series episode, organizations share the key insights that
shaped their equity work over the past year.
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Dec 10, 2025 09:30 AM
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Dec 2025 DMCC Board Meeting
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('commerce', 'DMC', 'community')
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Dec 10, 2025 10:00 AM
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Rochester Housing Alliance December 2025
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('RAF', 'housing', 'governance', 'openbeam', 'key')
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Cumulative Impacts & Housing Rulemaking Process:
Upcoming Opportunity for Community Input
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
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Dec 10, 2025 07:30 AM
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4Q 2025 County Health Assessment and Planning Partnership (HAPP)
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('CHNA', 'Health', 'key')
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1. Welcome
2. Youth LGBTQIA2S+ Coalition Talor Gray and Katie Hackman, OCPHS
3. CHAP Newsletter Discussion All
4. Core Agency Updates CHAP Core Group
5. Community Announcements and Sharing
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Dec 09, 2025 03:30 PM
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Rochester Public Library Master Plan Review Session 2
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('rpl',)
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During this session you will hear a brief presentation on the Library Master Plan from Karen
Lemke, Library Director. Our facilitator and library staff will then lead attendees through
activities to gather feedback.
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Dec 08, 2025 03:30 PM
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Rochester Public Library Master Plan Review Session 1
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('rpl',)
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During this session you will hear a brief presentation on the Library Master Plan from Karen
Lemke, Library Director. Our facilitator and library staff will then lead attendees through
activities to gather feedback.
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Dec 07, 2025 03:00 PM
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WE ARE HOME Solidarity Potluck
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('Culture', 'ISAIAH', 'Diversity', 'key')
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Sunday: WE ARE HOME Solidarity Potluck
On Sunday, come together from 3-4pm at 125 LIVE for WE ARE HOME, an event of solidarity, storytelling, and shared food. Hear from Rochester Somali community speakers, celebrate Somali culture and contributions, and join us in affirming that Minnesota is all of our home. Bring a dish and your voice as we gather in unity and pride.
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Dec 07, 2025 03:00 PM
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NAACP: Hate Has No Place Here
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('diversity', 'NAACP', 'immigrant')
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The Rochester Branch of the NAACP
Stands With Our Somali Community
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Dec 07, 2025 12:30 PM
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Rochester Interfaith and Community Immigrant Services Conference 2.0
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“Building a coalition of Service and Support within our Community, Next Steps”
-Hosted by the CUMC Church and Society Action Committee-
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Dec 06, 2025 02:00 PM
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Rochester Cultural Center Grand Opening
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('culture', 'diversity', 'CMRC', 'culture center')
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It is with great pleasure that we extend an invitation to you to join us in marking a significant milestone in our journey. We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Rochester Cultural Center, and we would be honored if you could be present to celebrate this momentous occasion with us.
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Dec 06, 2025 02:00 PM
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Keenan Jones' Children's Book Reading and Activity
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('commerce', 'community engagement', 'workforce')
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His debut picture book, Saturday Morning at the Shop
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Dec 06, 2025 12:30 PM
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Zumbro Valley Medical Society Holds an Eye Care Clinic
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('Health', 'Financial Stress')
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The clinic will provide comprehensive eye exams and prescription
eyeglasses at no cost.
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Dec 04, 2025 05:30 PM
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Forum and Discussion on ‘Democracy Innovations for Better Public Meetings’ (Date changed to Dec 4)
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('key', 'governance')
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The event will provide residents the opportunity to learn more about
the Democracy Innovations for Better Public Meetings project and provide
feedback. This project is designed to make public meetings more engaging while
strengthening connections between community members and local government.
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Nov 21, 2025 07:00 PM
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RPS Sound School Presents Tuvergen Band
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('arts', 'education', 'rps')
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During the week of November 17, Tuvergen Band will visit public schools in Rochester to lead workshops and performances for students. These visits are part of the Sound School program, which brings professional musicians into classrooms for hands-on learning, cultural exchange, and musical exploration. The residency ends with the public concert at the Chateau Theatre, where the community can enjoy the same exciting music and cultural experience.
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Nov 20, 2025 06:00 PM
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Hot Stuff: Electrifying Water Heating, Cooking, and Clothes Drying
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('sustainability',)
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Learn about upgrading your home appliances to energy efficient options at this City of Rochester-sponsored workshop.
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Nov 20, 2025 05:00 PM
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Cumulative impacts engagement open house
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('sustainability', 'Civic Equity', 'Health/Wellness', 'community health')
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Conversation about the cumulative impacts
process public engagement and timeline
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