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Jan 17, 2026 02:00 PM
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Dreaming Otherwise
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('griot',)
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Join us for a free, community-centered workshop rooted in writer Nicole “Cole” Nfonoyim-Hara’s own creative process and her current work on a speculative fiction novel reimagining ancestral pasts and legacies.
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Jan 14, 2026 12:00 PM
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Equity Alliance Equity Series Rochester Cultural Center
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('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'key', 'community engagement', 'Education')
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The Rochester Cultural Center is a premier adult daycare facility dedicated to serving
the diverse needs of our community. Our mission is to provide a safe and stimulating social
environment that fosters a sense of belonging and prolongs the lives of our clients. By offering
a wide range of activities and programs, we aim to promote physical, emotional, and cognitive
well-being among our participants.
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Jan 14, 2026 10:00 AM
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Rochester Area Housing Alliance Jan 2026
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('RAF', 'Housing', 'housing', 'key')
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Topics include: 2025 End of Year Real Estate Stats Review; Olmsted County and Rochester Highlights; Coalition 2025 Investments & Impact
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Jan 13, 2026 10:00 AM
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Jan 2026 RPS Family Engagement
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('RPS', 'education', 'diversity', 'key', 'Education')
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RPS 5Essentials Survey; Helping Students Thrive: Supporting Positive Behavior Together
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Jan 08, 2026 07:15 AM
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2026 Mayor's State of the City
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('city state', 'city', 'key')
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Mayor Norton, joined by City, Olmsted County and Rochester Public Schools
leaders, will reflect on the past year and share priorities and initiatives for 2026.
The event will also feature the City’s annual Year in Review video highlighting key
accomplishments and milestones from 2025.
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Dec 19, 2025 04:00 PM
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Education Awareness for the Somali Community
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('Kiwanis', 'housing', 'Health/Wellness', 'Financial Stress')
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Building a Better Future
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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 17, 2025 05:00 PM
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Holiday Potluck Hosted by Pata de Perro and ACHLA
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('ACHLA', 'diversity')
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Join us with your family and be part of our holiday celebration and check out our
state-of-the-art bike repair facility. If you can bring a dish to share, please sign up
using the link below.
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Dec 16, 2025 09:30 AM
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Dec 2025 Mayor's International Relations Committee Meeting
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('Diversity', 'global', 'governance', 'culture', 'key', 'education')
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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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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 12:00 PM
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RAVA Holiday Lunch 2025
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('networking',)
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We would like to invite you to our December Rochester Area Volunteer Administrators
(RAVA) Holiday Event!
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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 11, 2025 07:30 AM
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4Q 2025 County Health Assessment and Planning Partnership (HAPP)
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('CHNA', 'Diversity', 'LGBTQ+', '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 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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DMC 5-Year Plan Update;
TALENT AS INFRASTRUCTURE:
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA UPDATE
DECEMBER 2025
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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 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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