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Apr 12, 2025 09:00 AM Introduction of Seokmum-Hoheup Breathing Practice (In Person) ('compassion', 'faith', 'Health') While doing T’ai Chi, have you ever wondered about the relationship between breathing and energy? Have you wondered how to maintain that calm state of meditation more consistently?
Apr 10, 2025 07:00 PM Oral histories ('culture', 'diversity') Oral histories & stories of the descendants of abolitionists
Apr 10, 2025 06:00 PM Rochester – Resistance, Voice, and Verse: A Latino Poetry Reading ('networking', 'community engagement') Join us for a special Poetry Month celebration of Latino poetry at the Rochester Public Library! This engaging event will feature readings of powerful poems, and opportunities for discussion and reflection. Students from Rochester Public Schools will read poems from the recently released anthology, “Latino Poetry: The Library of America Anthology” as well as their original work, and the event will be emceed by City of Rochester Poet Laureate, Jean Prokott.
Apr 09, 2025 12:00 PM Addressing Student and Family Homelessness through Collaborative Partnerships ('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'key', 'community engagement', 'Education') During the 2024-2025 school year to date, Rochester Public Schools has identified 387 students experiencing homelessness. Learn how Olmsted County, Rochester Public Schools and others are addressing youth and family homelessness in RPS and across Olmsted County by aligning goals, leveraging resources and expertise to respond to this complex community challenge.
Apr 08, 2025 10:00 AM RPS Apr 2025 Multilingual Learning ('RPS', 'Education', 'diversity', 'key') We are excited to welcome Natalia Benjamin, RPS Director of Multilingual Learning, who will share valuable information about RPS MLL programs, initiatives underway to support student outcomes, and best practices for fostering strong school-family partnerships.
Mar 29, 2025 01:00 PM Free Training: Build A Private AI to Support Your Needs ('education', 'tech') Members will learn how to set up their own AIs in their laptops and to leverage local AIs to configure personal needs and data.
Mar 26, 2025 03:30 PM March 2025 DMCC Executive Committee ('DMC',) Destination Medical Center status include: metrics, DMC agency reporting, projects updates
Mar 25, 2025 05:00 PM Collider Cup & Expo 2025 ('commerce', 'diversity', 'workforce', 'Entrepreneurship', 'collider') The Collider Cup is a business pitch competition, celebrating the graduation of our latest Co-Starters at Collider cohort.
Mar 24, 2025 12:00 PM Community Family Well-Being Event Planning ('culture', 'diversity') A meeting to brainstorm creative ways to shape the upcoming Family Well-Bing event. Key discussion points include: Activities that your group may be able to organize; Cultural displays (art, dance, games); Music and food contributions; Volunteer coordination
Mar 22, 2025 01:00 PM Road to Home Ownership (3/22/25) ('Housing', 'education', 'Diversity', 'governance') Black History & Homeownership; Preparing to get a mortgage loan; Homebuyer resources; Looking for a home & making offer; Importance of Insurance
Mar 20, 2025 04:30 PM Women’s History ('education', 'leadership', 'women') Welcome to the Women's History event! Join us for a day of celebrating and honoring the humanitarian efforts of extraordinary women throughout Rochester. From trailblazers in education to icons in human services and marketing, we'll explore the stories and impact of these remarkable individuals. Let's come together to learn, share, and be inspired by the incredible women who create change in the world. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a powerful journey through women's history.
Mar 15, 2025 06:00 PM United Way of Olmsted County Centennial Gala ('community engagement',) In celebration of our founding in 1925, get ready to step back in time to the Roaring Twenties! From live music to themed activities, you won’t want to miss this night of vintage elegance – all while supporting a great cause.
Mar 15, 2025 12:30 PM MPR Connects! Rochester Smash Boom Best ('youth', 'mpr', 'Education', 'community engagement') This years’ will be super-fun!! Molly Bloom, host for Brains On! will be live in Rochester for a very fun, free, children-and-family-friendly afternoon in Rochester - MPR Connects presents Smash Boom Best live! with host Molly Bloom: A Brains On!
Mar 15, 2025 10:00 AM Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day! ('youth', 'education', 'community engagement') Get ready for some Irish magic! ☘️ Join us for this fun family event on March 15th, 2025 from 10am - 11:15am where we will learn local history regarding St. Patrick and the Irish in MN, followed by a family art project based on historic Celtic design. Together you can create your own family monogram inspired by Celtic tradition and imagery. $5 for all participants and FREE for HCOC members.
Mar 14, 2025 12:00 PM Strengthening Cities and Counties through Education Partnerships ('C2C', 'education') Join us and the Education Partnerships Coalition of Minnesota (EPC) for a dynamic conversation on how communities can attract investment and drive better results for children, youth, and families—from prenatal to workforce.
Mar 13, 2025 05:30 PM Student Art Show ('youth',) Any students in Rochester and the surrounding communities, from elementary age up through college can enter. We welcome all mediums! To submit art for the show: email a photo of your work, title of piece, your name and age or grade (school name optional but encouraged), medium, size, and price (if for sale) to [email protected] by February 25th. You will receive further instructions after submission. 2D art must be framed (unless it’s a canvas) and wired for wall display. Feel free to email if you have questions. No fee for student art! Submit one piece, if there is room multiple pieces will be considered. The Student Art Show Reception is March 13th and is open to all.
Mar 13, 2025 07:30 AM 1Q 2025 County Health Assessment and Planning Partnership (HAPP) ('CHNA', 'Health', 'key') CHAP Quality Improvement (QI) Project
Mar 12, 2025 10:00 AM Rochester Housing Alliance Mar 12, 2025 ('RAF', 'housing', 'openbeam', 'key') The focus of the meeting will be on housing accessibility also an update regarding the Coalition's 2024 investments and progress to goals.
Mar 12, 2025 12:00 PM Family Unity and DEIA in Our Current Climate ('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'key', 'community engagement') In this episode, our presenter will focus on family unity and the importance of supporting our immigrant neighbors in the current climate of fear and uncertainty. We will also continue to learn more about Creating Safe Spaces at Work, a theme we began to investigate during our February episode. This
Mar 11, 2025 06:00 PM 507 Experience Kick-off Supper (RSVP Required) ('compassion', 'faith', 'civic engagement') The 507 Experience will offer the people who are part of the area code 507 an opportunity to enjoy uninterrupted time visiting with friends either over coffee or "breaking bread" over a meal.
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October 2021 Activities

FORUM  WITH INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT DR. KENT PEKEL- October 21, 6:30 to 8:00:

In the City for Good will be presenting an online forum to give all in the community an opportuniy to hear from Rochester Public Schools Interim Superintendent Kent Pekel. Dr. Pekel will give an overview of his time so far in the district, along with more information on the strategic plan he will be proposing. Interested Rochester residents may submit questions ahead of time or during the meeting to be used in a Q&A time period after his primary presentation. The October 21 forum will be from 6:30 to 8.

 

Steering Committee- Tuesday, October 5, 4:00 p.m.

Topic: In the City for Good Steering Committee

Time: Oct 5, 2021 04:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

 Join Zoom Meeting

Contact [email protected] for Zoom info. 

 

Housing Team- Monday, October 11 7:00 p.m.

Our next In the City for Good Housing Team meeting will be on October 11 at 7 pm. We will be discussing the proposed Unified Development Code with Ryan Yetzer, Interim Deputy Director, Community Development for the City of Rochester leading the discussion along with others in the Community Development area. We will especially focus on what some of the proposed changes could mean related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and the role of ADUs in addressing the concerns around the affordability of workforce and senior housing. This will be an online meeting, with the link to be sent out later this week.

 

Age-Friendly- Oct 12th and 26th 2:30 to 4:00

Meeting Information:

Age-Friendly Olmsted County Planning Group

Tues. Oct 12 and 26

2:30pm - 4pm

 

Contact [email protected] for Zoom info

 

Social Services/Social Justice- Watch for info of upcoming November meeting

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2026 City of Rochester: 2020 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Updates

Aug 10, 2026 City Council Study Session 

Last Updated August 09, 2026



CHATEAU THEATRE OPERATING ANALYSIS UPDATE

Aug 10, 2026 City Council Study Session  Council to review planning-level capital investment needs identified through both the City’s facility assessment and the Legends Global operating analysis.

Last Updated August 09, 2026



Air Quality News

Aug 2026: Rochester Air Quality Alliance Marks Mid-Year Progress on Community Air Quality Initiatives

Sep 2025: The City of Rochester is offering another set of workshops to help residents improve indoor air quality, reduce utility costs, and enhance housing safety.

Last Updated August 07, 2026



Community Health Improvement Plan Priorities and Updates

2027 - 2029 Health Planning Improvement Priorities

2026 CHNA Newsletters: Jul 2026Jan 2026, 

2025 Newsletters: Admin Message, Oct 2025 Newsletter 

Ref: PB Report

Last Updated July 23, 2026



Housing as an Element of America's City for Health

Jul 2026: PB reporting -- Downtown population and housing boom

Sep 2025: DMC Housing Presentation at Rochester Housing Alliance September, 2025 Meeting 

  • Video Recording
  • Presentation Slides

Last Updated July 21, 2026



America's City for Heath and Older Adults Needs

Jul 2026: AARP Tech and Agining 

Mar 2026:Tech Enabled Aging In Place Talks Postings

Oct 2025 AI Summary of Dave Beal's PB Op Ed: "Include older adults in Rochester's Plans"

Last Updated July 20, 2026



Lifestyle Wellness

Jul 2026: Brain Health Series Workshops

Apr 2026: Rochester Mayor Proclamation 

March 2020: Rochester Mayor Proclamation  

Lotus Health Foundation Workshops 

Last Updated July 17, 2026



Sports Complex Phase 2 - Indoor Facilities

Jul 13, 2026: City Council Study Session - Funding Options for Indoor Phase 2 

Apr 27, 2026 City Council Study Session Community Engagement Rochester Regional Sports Center, Stadium & Sports Fields

Last Updated July 14, 2026



RPS Long Term Technology Plan

July 7, 2026 RPS Board Meeting: The Long Range Technology Plan (LRTP) serves as a comprehensive roadmap, defining the strategic direction for technology deployment and technical support within the district over the next three to five years.

Last Updated July 10, 2026



America's City for Health (ACH)

Jul 2026 PB Op Ed on America's City for Health and Wellness 

May 2026: DMC University Trademark Handling -The DMCC holds several DMC-related trademarks, including “Destination Medical Center,” “Discovery Square,” and “America’s City for Health.” 

References: Reimagine what can be done to fulfill the vision of ACH -- info LINKS

Last Updated July 09, 2026



Silver Lake Stadium Concept

The Rochester City Council has unanimously approved a six-month exclusive negotiation agreement with Madison-based Landmark Development to explore a potential sports-focused redevelopment of the Silver Lake Power Plant site.

Last Updated July 08, 2026



Mayo Clinic Bold. Forward. Unbound.Grainger Linear Park

Jul 6, 2026 City Council Lourdes Grainger Linear Park The project involves the construction of a 30-foot linear park

Last Updated July 07, 2026



Peace Plaza paver adjustment plan

Jul 6, 2026 City Council Meeting Paver Improvement

2025: City Council Study Session PB Reporting; DMCC Board Meeting Proceedings; Public Media Reporting: Post Bulleting, Star Tribune

 

Last Updated July 07, 2026



Sherman Mixed Housing Mayo Civic Center Parking Lot

July 6, 2026: City Council Meeting - Extension of agreement

May 2026 DMCC Board Meeting: Status Update

June 3, 2024 City Council Meeting 

Council action is requested to continue development negotiations with Sherman Associates and conditionally approve development assistance of up to $13,000,000 in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance and up to $3,000,000 in DMC General State Infrastructure Aid.  

Last Updated July 06, 2026



Rochester Transit Contract Award

Jul 6, 2026 City Council Meeting: Action Requested: Adopting a Resolution awarding a contract and facilities lease with Via Transit Twin Cities LLC for operating Rochester's public transportation system.

Last Updated July 06, 2026



Co-design Information

Jun 20, 2026 Co-Design as Civic Infrastructure Video Recording and Presentation

Co-Design as Structural Accountability White Paper

 

Last Updated July 02, 2026



City of Rochester Housing Enablement

Jun, 2026 Planning commission supports planned infill project

Apr, 2026 The City of Rochester is now accepting proposals for the sale and redevelopment of two City-owned residential parcels located in the Durand Subdivision and Hilmer’s High View Acres.

Reference: AI Analysis of Infill Strategy

Last Updated June 27, 2026



Rochester International Relations Committee

2026 NewsSpring, Winter Newsletters; Apr 2026 Siheung, Korean Newsletter;  Sister City Visits Germany Visit

2025 News: Sister City Trips: Japan; Rochester Sister City Application (Roles and Responsibilities)

General Info: Sister Cities Relationship Logs; IRC Meeting Logs

Last Updated June 22, 2026



Curriculum Development

Jun 2026: Social Studies Curriculum Three Shifts in the New Standards

Ethnic Studies Strand, Disciplinary Literacy Practices. Centering Student Inquiry

Last Updated June 18, 2026



Housing Program DevCo Rochester

Adopting a Resolution adopting the Housing Program, the issuance of Conduit Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds and the execution of related documents relating to the DevCo Rochester Apartments Project.

Last Updated June 14, 2026