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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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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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Nov 19, 2025 05:00 PM
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World Cafe - Uplifting Parent Voices for Multilingual Learners
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('rps', 'Education')
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This evening is dedicated to sharing crucial insights and
community-driven solutions learned from multilingual
and Native families across Minnesota on navigating
our education system.
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Nov 18, 2025 09:30 AM
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Nov 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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Nov 15, 2025 05:00 PM
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NAACP 2025 Freedom Fund Banquet
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('diversity', 'NAACP')
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The 2025 Freedom Fund Banquet will feature two trailblazing leaders as keynote speakers: Mayor Shaundel
Washington-Spivey of La Crosse, Wisconsin, and Mayor Hollies Winston of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, the first Black
mayors in their respective cities. Their historic achievements serve as powerful examples of progress and inspiration for
our Rochester community.
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Nov 15, 2025 12:30 PM
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ZMVS Presents Heartreach Clinic
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('America City for Health', 'community health')
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Free Heart Disease Screening
Blood Pressure Screening, Cholesterol Testing, Blood Sugar Screening, Heart Exam, ECG and Ultrasound
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Nov 15, 2025 12:00 PM
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November 2025 Rochester – Headscarf Story Circle
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('education', 'diversity')
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The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) is excited to host Headscarf Story Circle
– a series of offerings that recognize the strength and resiliency of women. Join us
for our first of three offerings in Rochester as we gather together through the
shared connection of the headscarf and its complexity.
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