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Jun 12, 2026 08:00 AM
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Rochester's Sister City - German Trip
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('city', 'governance')
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Hosted by Mayor Kim Norton and City Council President Randy Schubring
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Apr 25, 2026 10:00 AM
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2026 Cambodian New Year Celebration
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('Culture', 'diversity')
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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.
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Apr 15, 2026 09:30 AM
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RAVA 2026 Annual Spring Volunteer Fair
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('community engagement',)
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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.
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Apr 09, 2026 08:00 AM
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Lifestyle Medicine Community of Wellness Symposium & Gala 2026
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('lotus', 'health', 'Health', 'openbeam')
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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
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Mar 28, 2026 09:00 AM
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Candidate Training Program Session 2 by Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce
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('community engagement', 'governance')
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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]
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Mar 17, 2026 10:00 AM
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Lotus Health Foundations at Kiwanis Day Maker
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('lotus', 'Kiwanis', 'Health/Wellness')
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Lifestyle medicine, Healthy Living: Food, Immunity, and Cancer: How Lifestyle Choices Protect Your Body
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Mar 16, 2026 10:00 AM
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Music Therapy and Cognitive Vitality: The Role of Music in Brain Health
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('lotus', 'America City for Health', 'mental health', 'aging')
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Music plays a crucial and unique role in supporting cognitive function, memory retention, emotional regulation, and social connection that are key areas often affected in cognitive decline. Research shows that rhythm, melody, and singing activate widespread neural networks, enhance neuroplasticity, and stimulate brain regions involved in speech, movement, and executive function.
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Mar 13, 2026 04:30 PM
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RALC Mural Night
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('Education', 'art')
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Through a partnership with the University of Minnesota, we are excited to host Artist Mindset Week (March 9-March 13) at the Rochester ALC! Ten professional artists will be traveling in from all over Minnesota
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Mar 12, 2026 07:30 AM
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1Q 2026 County Health Assessment and Planning Partnership (HAPP)
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('CHNA', 'Health', 'key')
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To be published
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Mar 11, 2026 04:30 PM
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City of Rochester & RCTC Community Engagement
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('city',)
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City of Rochester and RCTC Engage Community as Discussions Continue on the Rochester
Regional Sports Center
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Mar 10, 2026 10:00 AM
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Mar 2026 RPS Family Engagement
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('RPS', 'education', 'diversity', 'key', 'Education')
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Our March meeting will focus on RPS Student and Family Wellbeing, with a presentation by Koni Grimsrud, RPS Director of Student Wellbeing, and Sarah Clarke, RPS Coordinator of Mental Health. They will share an overview of the programs, staff positions, initiatives, and resources currently supporting RPS students and families.
We will also include brief highlights from RPS Family Engagement and share relevant announcements.
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Mar 07, 2026 09:00 AM
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Candidate Training Program Session 1 by Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce
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('community engagement', 'governance')
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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]
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Mar 05, 2026 09:00 AM
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SE MN MDH Regional Listening Session
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('mental health', 'Health/Wellness', 'listening', 'governance')
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The Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Unit of the
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), in
collaboration with the Minnesota Suicide Prevention
Taskforce, is inviting community members to help
shape the next Minnesota State Suicide Prevention
Plan.
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Mar 03, 2026 06:00 PM
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Town Hall: Using Advanced Technology in Policing
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('key', 'governance')
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Mayor Norton Partners with Rochester Police Department to Host Town Hall on Advanced
Policing Technology
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Feb 28, 2026 12:00 PM
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Black Excellence Expo
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('diversity', 'education', 'NAACP', 'Entrepreneurship')
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For the Rochester Branch of the NAACP, achieving economic stability is a strategic priority. Initiatives like the Black Excellence Expo directly support this goal by uplifting local entrepreneurs, expanding opportunity, and strengthening our regional economy.
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Feb 21, 2026 05:30 PM
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Ebony Night 2026: Once Upon A Night | Rochester Branch of the NAACP presents UMR Black Student Union
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('NAACP', 'Diversity', 'UMR')
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The third event in the Black History Month Series, Ebony Night, is an all-student-led production by the University of
Minnesota Rochester’s Black Student Union.
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Feb 21, 2026 10:00 AM
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Homeownership and Wealth Building Workshop
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('NAACP', 'housing', 'Diversity')
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This workshop equips community members with practical tools and knowledge to pursue homeownership and build
generational wealth.
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Feb 17, 2026 04:30 PM
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Ready to Lead 2026 Spring Cohort
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('diversity', 'Civic Equity', 'leadership', 'networking', 'community engagement')
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Ready to Lead brings together a small group of people to teach the basics of how to participate in and lead meetings
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Feb 16, 2026 10:00 AM
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Breathing and Brain Health – Seokmun Hoheup Method
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('lotus', 'mental health', 'community health')
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This immersive session introduces the Seokmun Hoheup method, a traditional Korean breathing practice designed to enhance mental clarity, reduce stress, and support healthy brain function, presented by Paul Min, PhD.
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Feb 15, 2026 02:30 PM
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Chinese New Year Celebration Gala
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('diversity', 'culture', 'Diversity', 'key')
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Chinese New Year Celebration Gala is a primary annual event of gathering in Rochester Chinese community. The purpose of the event is to celebrate the biggest Chinese holiday, carry forward the Chinese culture and promote the merge with the multiple cultures in Rochester. Usually there are about 600 people attending this event, including Chinese and other ethnics.
Stage shows will feature many exciting performances such as singing, dancing, poems, sketch, dramas, instrument playing, and more, mostly with Chinese cultural and artistic style. During the stage show time, we will also have lottery to have some surprising prizes.
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