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May 11, 2023 10:00 AM University of Minnesota: Four Physics Force Shows - Rochester 2023 (May 11 and May 12) ('Education', 'STEM') Want to watch a 55-gallon barrel implode? Learn more about the fundamentals and fun of physics? Come and watch the Physics Force!
May 10, 2023 10:00 AM May 10, 2023 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) ('RAF', 'Housing', 'openbeam', 'key', 'housing') Project sharing
May 09, 2023 10:00 AM RPS: May 9, 2023 Monthly District Family Engagement Meeting ('rps', 'education', 'diversity', 'youth', 'openbeam', 'Education', 'cmrc') Success Sharing from Sites (10:00-10:10) Spotlight on Host Site: Gage Family Engagement (10:10-10:30) Topics inlcude: Mary Beth Magyar and SEMAC Grants; Amy Ward and the BRIDGE Collaborative; Title I LEA Districtwide Work; Survey, Announcements, and Closure for the School Year; Optional Tour of Gage with Julie McLaren
May 07, 2023 12:00 PM Project Legacy Celebration! () Board and staff of Project Legacy to celebrate our amazing young adults!
May 06, 2023 01:00 PM 2023 Celebration Pow-wow: Honoring our Graduates ('culture', 'Diversity') Free and Open to the Public
May 06, 2023 02:00 PM MPR: TALKING VOLUMES WITH DREW BROCKINGTON ('MPR',) Minnesota Public Radio and the Star Tribune are proud to announce a special spring series of Talking Volumes. We are taking Talking Volumes on the road with two special events in Greater Minnesota. These special Talking Volumes pop-up events will be hosted by award-winning journalist Kerri Miller.
May 06, 2023 01:00 PM Mayo Clinic: Cancer and Culture Conversations ('Culture', 'Diversity', 'Health') Featuring Medical Experts & Personal Stories in collaboration with Pamoja Women and 125 Live
May 04, 2023 07:00 PM Co-Design Facilitator Cohort Graduation ('diversity', 'DMC', 'co-design', 'openbeam') Celebrating the graduation of 2023 cohorts
May 03, 2023 08:00 AM Performance Excellent Network: Ascending Together ('networking', 'Diversity') PEN is excited to announce a powerful lineup of nearly 20 local, regional, and national speakers, each sharing insights, tools, and best practices to improve organizational and community outcomes!
Apr 24, 2023 08:00 AM UMR: Sickle Cell Community Health Fair ('Health/Wellness', 'Health', 'umr') Presentations, Exhibit, Posters & Scavenger Hunt with Prizes
Apr 24, 2023 08:00 AM 2023 E1 Summit & Expo ('Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') Gain tools, tactics and connections to help you take your startup to the next level from expert entrepreneurs and others from the ecosystem.
Apr 21, 2023 04:00 PM Community of Wellness Life Style Medicine ('Health/Wellness', 'health') Lotus Health Foundation, the non-profit arm of Rochester Clinic, is hosting the 5th annual Community Wellness Symposium Friday, April 21st and Saturday, April 22nd at St. Mary’s University in Rochester. Event theme - LIFESTYLE MEDICINE: Freedom from Chronic Diseases.
Apr 22, 2023 01:00 PM RPL: Coming to the Table Circles | Media Bias ('Diversity',) Join diversity and equity leaders from Olmsted County and the City of Rochester in a healing circle which offers a safe space to explore issues of cultural differences.
Apr 20, 2023 05:00 PM Veterans & Emergency Service Museum/Exhibits ('veterans',) Open House & Ribbon-Cutting, Everyone is invited
Apr 20, 2023 05:00 PM SMIF Sprout Networking Event ('networking', 'smif') Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation's Sprout events are a great way to connect with others and discover the many resources that we have to offer you and your community.
Apr 20, 2023 04:30 PM CMRC April 2023 Meeting ('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'CMRC', 'openbeam', 'Diversity', 'cmrc') Topics include: City of Rochester/DMC Targeted Business and Workforce Participation Updates; DMC and City Updates
Apr 19, 2023 12:00 PM DMC Sustainability Series ('sustainability', 'dmc') The DMC Sustainability Series is a monthly seminar sponsored by Destination Medical Center and the City of Rochester. The purpose is to introduce sustainability concepts and best practices for everyone to consider. The series is held virtually on the third Wednesday of every month at noon.
Apr 17, 2023 03:30 PM Rochester City Council Study Session: Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Barriers Study ('key', 'Entrepreneurship') Consultant Group: MKC presenting to City Council on DBE study, To understand the current eco-system, challenges, and the barriers of key stakeholders, so that DMC and the City of Rochester can increase participation of Small, Minority/BIPOC, Women and Disadvantaged businesses in its projects.
Apr 16, 2023 10:00 AM ICAM Bone Marrow Registry Drive ('Health',) Thousands of patients with blood cancers could be cured with a blood stem cell donation from a genetically matched donor.
Apr 15, 2023 07:30 PM RMCC: Ramadan Iftar (breaking of fast) Dinner ('Culture', 'faith') Public is welcome to join the April 15 Ramadan dinner hosted by RMCC. Please email to the host by March 10 to reserve your seat. .
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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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RPS Balanced Budget Model

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PB Reporting

 

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RPS Strategic Plan Review

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Downtown Building Energy Transition Initiative

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RPS 5 Year Budget Reduction Strategy

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Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness

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  • Video Recording
  • Presentation Slides

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Senior Housing Transition Mentorship

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UMR Expansion Plan

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AI Summary of PB Reporting

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Opioid Settlement-Funded Initiatives

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Rochester-Olmsted County 4(d) Affordable Housing Incentive Program

Application Open

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Last Updated November 03, 2025