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Sep 09, 2025 09:00 AM
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Virtual Event – Local and Statewide Affordable Housing Aid: Case Studies
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('housing', 'governance')
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In 2023, the Minnesota Legislature approved the Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA)
program, funded by a 0.25% Metro sales tax for use in the 7-county Twin Cities Metropolitan
area, and a Statewide Affordable Housing Aid (SAHA) program funded through appropriations.
Cities and counties have discretion to spend funds on a broad range of eligible affordable
housing projects, including for emergency rental assistance.
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Sep 08, 2025 06:00 PM
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Public Hearing 2 - Rochester 2040 Comprehensive Plan
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('city', 'governance', 'community')
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Recognizing that cities are dynamic places shaped by shifting economic, social and
technological trends, the Comprehensive Plan is designed to be a living document. To remain
relevant and actionable, it is updated every five years.
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Sep 07, 2025 01:00 PM
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Cascade Lake Park: Celebrate New Public Art Installations with Artist Cassandra Buck
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('Culture', 'art')
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– All are invited to attend a series of special events celebrating the completion of public art installations by MNPAiR (Minnesota Parks Artists in Residence) artist Cassandra Buck. Installed at three local parks — Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo, Quarry Hill Nature Center, and Cascade Lake Park — these vibrant works highlight nature, community, and connection to place. Each celebration will include a short artist talk, a hands-on public art activity for all
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Sep 03, 2025 05:30 PM
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Coming to the Table September 2025
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('compassion', 'Diversity', 'community')
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This session's theme will be 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲: 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭, and will focus on ways our community can positively support our immigrant neighbors.
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Aug 30, 2025 07:00 PM
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Quarry Hill Nature Center: Celebrate New Public Art Installations with Artist Cassandra Buck
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('art',)
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– All are invited to attend a series of special events celebrating the completion of public art installations by MNPAiR (Minnesota Parks Artists in Residence) artist Cassandra Buck. Installed at three local parks — Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo, Quarry Hill Nature Center, and Cascade Lake Park — these vibrant works highlight nature, community, and connection to place. Each celebration will include a short artist talk, a hands-on public art activity for all
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Aug 28, 2025 05:00 PM
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Sketches of Minnesota
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('Culture', 'arts', 'community health')
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The Minnesota Humanities Center, Danger Boat Productions, and Rochester Art Center look forward to seeing you this Thursday, Aug. 28th for Sketches of Minnesota.
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Aug 27, 2025 05:00 PM
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Public Hearing 1 - Rochester 2040 Comprehensive Plan
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('city', 'governance', 'community')
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Recognizing that cities are dynamic places shaped by shifting economic, social and
technological trends, the Comprehensive Plan is designed to be a living document. To remain
relevant and actionable, it is updated every five years.
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Aug 26, 2025 09:30 AM
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Aug 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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Aug 23, 2025 01:00 PM
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Oxbow Park: Celebrate New Public Art Installations with Artist Cassandra Buck
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('art',)
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– All are invited to attend a series of special events
celebrating the completion of public art installations by MNPAiR (Minnesota Parks Artists in
Residence) artist Cassandra Buck. Installed at three local parks — Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo,
Quarry Hill Nature Center, and Cascade Lake Park — these vibrant works highlight nature,
community, and connection to place.
Each celebration will include a short artist talk, a hands-on public art activity for all
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Aug 22, 2025 11:00 AM
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IRC and World Festival
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Aug 21, 2025 06:30 PM
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C4G Library Discussion Forum
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('c4g', 'rpl', 'key')
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All are welcome. Please join us. Share this with those in the community for this important discussion. This is an opportunity for input on Library plans and added considerations for our public library system. Discussion Moderator: Jim Miner;
Special Guest Library Representative:
Library Director Karen Lemke
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Aug 20, 2025 12:00 PM
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DMC Going Local, Thinking Big: A Conversation with Steve Grove
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('DMC', 'education', 'community')
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How can cities grow without losing their sense of place?
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion with Steve Grove—author, former Google executive, and CEO of the Star Tribune—as he sits down with DMC Executive Director Patrick Seeb to explore how communities like Rochester can grow with equity, health, and purpose.
Grove will share insights from his new memoir, How I Found Myself in the Midwest, and reflect on leadership, reinvention, and what it takes to thrive in today’s world.
Books will be available on-site from Garden Party Books.
Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about the future of Rochester and the power of local leadership
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Aug 19, 2025 05:00 PM
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Nonprofit Big Brothers Big Sisters Open House
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('mentoring',)
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Aug 16, 2025 12:00 PM
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Back to School Block Party 2025
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('youth', 'education', 'community engagement')
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Community organizers are gearing up for Rochester’s annual Back to School Block Party, a beloved community event that supports local families and helps students start the school year with confidence.
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Aug 13, 2025 11:00 AM
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Bullpen | Mayo Clinic Pitch Fest
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('EDA', 'STEM', 'America City for Health', 'DMC', 'Health')
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This is an opportunity to introduce yourself to an elite ecosystem of Life Science Dealmakers to share your expertise and innovations:
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Aug 14, 2025 05:30 PM
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Olmsted County M.O.V.E.: Multicultural Resource Community Center Presentation
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('community engagement', 'CMRC', 'key', 'public sector work product')
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Presentation to Olmsted County M.O.V.E. Council Culture Center Proposal
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Aug 13, 2025 10:00 AM
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Rochester Housing Alliance Aug 13, 2025
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('RAF', 'housing', 'governance', 'openbeam', 'key')
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Half Year Real Estate Stats;
Presentation/Discussion: Maxfield 2025 Housing Needs
Update
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Jul 29, 2025 09:30 AM
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One Minnesota Listening Tour – Rochester Stop
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('commerce', 'education', 'diversity', 'Diversity Council')
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This summer, we’re traveling across the state to listen, connect, and co-create. Join us in Rochester for a day designed to deepen community dialogue, foster regional partnerships, and surface insights that will shape how Minnesota engages across differences, distance, and more.
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Jul 22, 2025 09:30 AM
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July 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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Jul 19, 2025 04:30 PM
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ICAM: Utsav 2025 (Festival of Colors)
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('Culture', 'Diversity')
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5K Run/Walk; DJ Music/Dance, Food Mela, Color Splash
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