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Mar 13, 2026 06:30 PM
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Sketches Minnesota by HMC/Danger Boat Productions
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('diversity', 'education', 'art')
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Sketches of Minnesota is a traveling program designed to increase understanding and encourage conversations among people who might not know each other
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Mar 13, 2026 04:30 PM
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RALC Mural Night
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('mental health', 'art', 'UMR', 'key', 'Education')
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Through a partnership with the University of Minnesota, we are excited to host Artist Mindset Week (March 9-March 13) at the Rochester ALC! Ten professional artists will be traveling in from all over Minnesota
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Mar 12, 2026 07:30 AM
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1Q 2026 County Health Assessment and Planning Partnership (HAPP)
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('CHNA', 'mental health', 'Health', 'key', 'addiction')
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2024 -2026 Community Health
Improvement Plan (CHIP) Updates
Derrick Fritz, CHAP Coordinator3. Mental Health Clubhouse Model Laura Sutherland, SE MN Adult Mental Health
Initiative and Michelle Cross, Community Member. Overdose Spike Response Team Abby Tricker, OCPHS5. Core Agency Updates CHAP Core Group6. Community Announcements and Sharing
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Mar 11, 2026 04:30 PM
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City of Rochester & RCTC Community Engagement
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('city',)
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City of Rochester and RCTC Engage Community as Discussions Continue on the Rochester
Regional Sports Center
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Mar 11, 2026 12:00 PM
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Unlocking Potential: Lowering barriers, creating new pathways, and empowering emerging developers
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('city', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'Housing', 'key', 'community engagement')
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This presentation will review an evaluation report by the Greater Minnesota Housing
Fund (GMHF) of Minnesota's efforts from 2021–2025 to pair Emerging Developer
Programs with Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) Preservation
initiatives.
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Mar 11, 2026 10:00 AM
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Rochester Area Housing Alliance March 2026
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('RAF', 'Housing', 'key', 'Homelessness', 'housing')
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Any Path Home Overview; TABLE Initiative Overview; Legislative Update – Minnesota Housing Partnership; $1.5 Million Coalition NOFA Released
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Mar 10, 2026 10:00 AM
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Mar 2026 RPS Family Engagement
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('RPS', 'education', 'diversity', 'mental health', 'health', 'key', 'Education')
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Our March meeting will focus on RPS Student and Family Wellbeing, with a presentation by Koni Grimsrud, RPS Director of Student Wellbeing, and Sarah Clarke, RPS Coordinator of Mental Health. They will share an overview of the programs, staff positions, initiatives, and resources currently supporting RPS students and families.
We will also include brief highlights from RPS Family Engagement and share relevant announcements.
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Mar 07, 2026 09:00 AM
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Candidate Training Program Session 1 by Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce
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('community engagement', 'governance')
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Over the course of the three
trainings, topics covered will include how to craft your messaging, information on filing
deadlines, budgeting, campaign finance regulations, leveraging social media, and more. The
series will be hosted on the dates below at the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce [220
Broadway Ave S. Suite 100 Rochester, MN 55904]
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Mar 05, 2026 09:00 AM
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SE MN MDH Regional Listening Session
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('mental health', 'Health/Wellness', 'listening', 'governance')
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The Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Unit of the
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), in
collaboration with the Minnesota Suicide Prevention
Taskforce, is inviting community members to help
shape the next Minnesota State Suicide Prevention
Plan.
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Mar 03, 2026 06:00 PM
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Town Hall: Using Advanced Technology in Policing
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('public safety', 'key', 'governance')
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Mayor Norton Partners with Rochester Police Department to Host Town Hall on Advanced
Policing Technology
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Mar 02, 2026 07:00 PM
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Citizens Commission on Immigration Ambassadors Immigration Discussion
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('networking', 'diversity', 'civic engagement')
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Reflect on how immigration connects to our own family and community stories;
Examine the Constitution’s framework for the roles of Congress, the executive branch, and the courts;
Connect to real-world experiences in Minnesota
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Feb 28, 2026 12:00 PM
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Black Excellence Expo
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('diversity', 'education', 'NAACP', 'Entrepreneurship')
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For the Rochester Branch of the NAACP, achieving economic stability is a strategic priority. Initiatives like the Black Excellence Expo directly support this goal by uplifting local entrepreneurs, expanding opportunity, and strengthening our regional economy.
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Feb 21, 2026 05:30 PM
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Ebony Night 2026: Once Upon A Night | Rochester Branch of the NAACP presents UMR Black Student Union
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('NAACP', 'Diversity', 'UMR')
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The third event in the Black History Month Series, Ebony Night, is an all-student-led production by the University of
Minnesota Rochester’s Black Student Union.
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Feb 21, 2026 10:00 AM
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Homeownership and Wealth Building Workshop
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('NAACP', 'housing', 'Diversity')
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This workshop equips community members with practical tools and knowledge to pursue homeownership and build
generational wealth.
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Feb 17, 2026 04:30 PM
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Ready to Lead 2026 Spring Cohort
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('diversity', 'Civic Equity', 'leadership', 'networking', 'community engagement')
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Ready to Lead brings together a small group of people to teach the basics of how to participate in and lead meetings
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Feb 16, 2026 10:00 AM
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Breathing and Brain Health – Seokmun Hoheup Method
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('lotus', 'mental health', 'community health')
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This immersive session introduces the Seokmun Hoheup method, a traditional Korean breathing practice designed to enhance mental clarity, reduce stress, and support healthy brain function, presented by Paul Min, PhD.
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Feb 15, 2026 02:30 PM
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Chinese New Year Celebration Gala
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('diversity', 'culture', 'Diversity', 'key')
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Chinese New Year Celebration Gala is a primary annual event of gathering in Rochester Chinese community. The purpose of the event is to celebrate the biggest Chinese holiday, carry forward the Chinese culture and promote the merge with the multiple cultures in Rochester. Usually there are about 600 people attending this event, including Chinese and other ethnics.
Stage shows will feature many exciting performances such as singing, dancing, poems, sketch, dramas, instrument playing, and more, mostly with Chinese cultural and artistic style. During the stage show time, we will also have lottery to have some surprising prizes.
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Feb 14, 2026 10:00 AM
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The Art of Detachment
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Unhealthy attachment to people, outcomes, jobs, relationships, careers, even sports teams can quietly shape how we live and our quality of life.
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Feb 11, 2026 12:00 PM
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When Calendars Reflect Community Faith, Equity, and Public Education
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('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'key', 'community engagement', 'Education')
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Are you seeking to enhance engagement in your school or organization? Discover
how Hopkins Public Schools broke down barriers to full participation by creating and
adopting an equitable calendar.
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Feb 11, 2026 10:00 AM
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Rochester Area Housing Alliance Feb 2026
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('RAF', 'Housing', 'housing', 'key')
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Topics include: Natural Gas Franchise Fee --The City of Rochester is looking at whether to create a natural gas franchise fee. This fee could help fund programs that support the community and help the City make smart, long-term investments.
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