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Jun 23, 2026 06:15 PM Olmsted County CarePortal Active Community Gathering ('faith', 'community health', 'community engagement') Join with other CarePortal churches, agencies and community leaders to learn, connect and be inspired. It's time to celebrate 2,500 children served, the many meaningful connections made and introduce NCRC in the next chapter of CarePortal in Olmsted County!
Jun 23, 2026 04:30 PM Bush Fellowship Information Session ('united way',) Join us on June 23 for an information session about the Bush Fellowship Program, a self-designed leadership program that supports individuals in furthering their skills and capacity to lead effectively.
Jun 23, 2026 09:30 AM Jun 2026 Mayor's International Relations Committee Meeting ('Diversity', 'global', 'governance', 'culture', 'key', 'education') Coordinate the Sister Cities Program; support international affairs in the city; provide a welcoming and supportive climate for international residents
Jun 23, 2026 06:30 AM Bike to Work (or Anywhere!) Day Returns June 23 () Join the City of Rochester in celebrating Bike to Work (or Anywhere!) Day on Tuesday, June 23 from 6:30 to 9 a.m. Other partners collaborating on this event include the Destination Medical Center Economic Development Agency, Olmsted County, Mayo Clinic and Rochester Public Schools.
Jun 22, 2026 03:30 PM Land Use Revenue Analysis; Tax Increment Financial Studies ('DMC', 'funding', 'Housing', 'governance', 'sustainability', 'key') Jun 22 2026 City Council Study Session
Jun 12, 2026 08:00 AM Rochester's Sister City - German Trip ('city', 'governance') Hosted by Mayor Kim Norton and City Council President Randy Schubring
Jun 19, 2026 09:30 AM 2026 Juneteenth Jubilee Breakfast ('diversity', 'CNG', 'community engagement') Come join us for a morning of celebration and unity at the Empire Event Center. Start your day off right with a delicious breakfast spread. Juneteenth or “Freedom Day” is a day of recognition, restoration and celebration.
Jun 13, 2026 12:00 PM 2026 Juneteenth Community Celebration ('Diversity',) Community members, organizations, and businesses are invited to participate through sponsorships, vendor booths, and volunteer opportunities. Your support helps ensure this important tradition continues to grow and impact future generations.
Jun 13, 2026 10:00 AM Preparing for a loan - Spanish Language ('education', 'diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') “Preparing for a loan” and other financial teachings.
Jun 11, 2026 08:30 AM Livingworks Asist ('America City for Health', 'mental health', 'Health/Wellness') Provide a suicide first-aid intervention. You can make a difference.
Jun 11, 2026 07:30 AM 2Q 2026 County Health Assessment and Planning Partnership (HAPP) ('CHNA', 'co-design', 'mental health', 'Health', 'key', 'addiction') CHAP Satisfaction Survey Reminder; Collective Impact Approach; Table Topics; Vote on Co-design Recommendation; Community Announcements and Sharing ;
Jun 10, 2026 05:30 PM Jun 2026 Coming to the Table ('diversity', 'civic engagement') The topic for June's Coming to the Table will be belonging — what does it mean? How do we create it our community?
Jun 10, 2026 12:00 PM Co-Design as Civic Infrastructure ('city', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'governance', 'Civic Equity', 'key', 'co-design') Persistent gaps in health, education, and civic participation are not failures of community behavior; they are the predictable consequence of systems built without the people most affected. serve. Participants will leave with sharper language for distinguishing community engagement from community governance and a clearer sense of how co-design can build civic infrastructure in their own contexts.
Jun 10, 2026 10:00 AM Rochester Area Housing Alliance Jun 2026 ('RAF', 'Housing', 'housing', 'key') Affordable Rental; UDC and Sewer Extension
Jun 06, 2026 01:00 PM Braver Angels Minnesota: Common Ground Workshop ('community engagement', 'civic engagement') The workshop aims to produce a document called Points of Agreement that outlines shared values, concerns, and potential policy ideas
Jun 04, 2026 06:00 PM MN Paid Leave ('Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') LegalCORPS will be in Rochester to give a presentation on “MN Paid Leave”.
May 28, 2026 01:00 PM Home Innovation Lab Open House ('aging', 'DMC', 'housing', 'Health/Wellness', 'tech', 'health work product') Well Living Lab is partnering with Urbaneer to establish a Home Innovation Lab in Rochester. Our mission is to transform how living environments are designed, constructed, and occupied to advance healthy aging and wellness in the residential building industry.
May 28, 2026 09:30 AM DMC 2026 Real Estate Development and Investment Summit (4/16/25) ('housing', 'dmc', 'key', 'Entrepreneurship') State of the District update from DMC leadership • DMC’s HealthTech business attraction strategy • Link Bus Rapid Transit and transit-oriented development • University of Minnesota Rochester expansion
May 22, 2026 10:00 AM Project Community Connect () An event designed to provide services and resources for people who are homeless or struggling to make ends meet
May 21, 2026 09:30 AM May 21 2026 DMCC Board Meeting ('commerce', 'DMC', 'community') Authorizing EDA as Agent for Trademark Licensing on behalf of DMCC; Discovery Square Talent Recruitment, Retention, and Training Infrastructure; Public Realm Infrastructure
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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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Rochester Public Transit

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Last Updated August 24, 2026



Rochester, MN Supplemental Budget

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2022-08-22 City Council Study Session on 2023 Supplemental Budget

Last Updated August 23, 2026



Economic Vibrancy & Growth Management

Aug 24, 2026 City Council Study Session: Economic Mobility Updates

Sep 2024 City Council Study Session: City teammates providing an update on this work, specifically regarding legacy public infrastructure projects, Unbound, infrastructure investments and regulatory milestones.  

Last Updated August 23, 2026



OpenBeam events log

Aug 2026: Tech related info

Aug 2026 Notable Beam Events Log: Topics Include: Q2 Real Estate Stats; Workforce Housing & Regional Workforce Trends; Building Trust in an Age of Skepticism; Land Use Revenue Analysis; Tax Increment Financial Studies

Last Updated August 21, 2026



Broadway 309-317 Appeal of Certificate for Appropriateness

Aug 17, 2026 City Council Meeting: In a 4-3 vote, the Rochester City Council overturned a decision by the Heritage Preservation Commission to reject a redevelopment proposal for five historic buildings on the 300 block of South Broadway Avenue.

Last Updated August 20, 2026



Transportation: ROCOG Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)

2027-2030: Transportation Improvement Plan, Press Release

2024 - 2027 Transportation Plan 

2023 - 2026 Transportation Plan: The Rochester-Olmsted Council of Governments (ROCOG) has released a draft of the 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), for a 30-day public comment period. 

Last Updated August 18, 2026



National Community Survey

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2024 and 2022 NCS Surveys: Presentation/Reports

2018 City Survey.: June 2018 Resident Survey Summary

Last Updated August 17, 2026



Braver Angels News

  • 2026 - Aug 2026 Newsletter, Mar 6 Volunteer Opportunities, Feb Citizens Commission on Immigration Outreach
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Last Updated August 17, 2026



SBDC Rochester, Spring 2025

Sep 2026: Small Business Support Series

SBDC Apr 2025 Business Workshops...SBDC Day and workshop opportunities: "If you have an upcoming business event or celebration, please let us know! We would love to stop by for a RIBBON CUTIING for any of your business." milestones:

 

Last Updated August 14, 2026



Homelessness Dashboard, Street Medicine, The TABLE and Any Path Home Info

Aug 14, 2026:Homeless Info: Any Path Home Dashboard; Mayo Clinic Street Medicine

Mar 2026 Rochester Area Housing Alliance: Any Path Home and The TABLE

 

Last Updated August 14, 2026



Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Barriers Study

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Apr 2025 City Council Study Session:  (1) DBE Study Session to City Council April 17, 2023 , (2) Memo to DMCC Board; 

Last Updated August 13, 2026



City Council and Mayor-Better Public Hearing Meeting

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Feb 9, 2026 Study Session: Report, Video, Presentation; Summarizing interviews, survey responses, scorecard and public forum 

Last Updated August 11, 2026



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

Aug 10, 2026 City Council Study Session :The accompanying reports and presentation demonstrate how departments are integrating equity into their everyday work.   

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

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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
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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