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Aug 05, 2023 06:30 PM Listen stories of those who forced to flee () Join local community members on Saturday, August 5 at 125 Live for a powerful evening of stories shared by panelists from West Africa, East Africa, and Afghanistan who were forced to flee their homelands and who have resettled in the Rochester area. Somali dessert, tea and coffee will be served.
Aug 05, 2023 11:00 AM Isaiah Forum with Rochester Area Legislators ('faith', 'ISAIAH', 'covid', 'sustainability') Join ISAIAH and the Muslim Coalition of ISAIAH for a housing forum with Senator Lindsey Port, Senator Liz Boldon, and Representative Mike Howard, leaders of the MN Senate and House Committees on Housing and Homelessness Prevention. The Minnesota legislature passed $1 billion in funds for housing this year, the state's largest-ever investment. What was in the bill, and what will it mean for Minnesota and Olmsted County? This will be a full-room
Aug 02, 2023 09:00 AM RAF Coffee & Conversation: 2023 Legislative Session ('RAF', 'governance') We have invited representatives to provide an overview of the 2023 Legislative session. We will learn what area projects have been funded and how will these projects impact our community
Jul 31, 2023 10:55 AM Mayo Social Innovation Grant Due ('mental health', 'community health', 'Health') Mayo Clinic is now accepting applications for a new Social Innovation Grant poised to address health care disparities in Olmsted County. Visit the Mayo Clinic Community Engagement page for application materials and additional information. Applications are due July 31, 2023.
Jul 28, 2023 02:00 PM Community Dental Care Fundraiser () $1 from every pint purchased will be donated to Community Dental Care, Rochester. Donations will support our efforts to provide high-quality, comprehensive dental care for people in need.
Jul 28, 2023 10:30 AM Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate Cohort 3 Showcase ('STEM', 'Entrepreneurship') A dynamic event featuring presentations by each of the 12 innovative health care AI startups that participated in Cohort 3 of the 20-week accelerator program. Every company will have 10 minutes to present their progress and outcomes from the program, providing a glimpse into the future of medicine.
Jul 26, 2023 12:00 PM DMC: July 2023 Equity Series Community Wealth Building ('DMC', 'Diversity', 'wealth', 'key', 'Financial Stress') Community Wealth Building (CWB) is an exciting new model and practice of economic development that is fast growing within the United States as well as many places across the world. CWB focuses on rewiring wealth and investment flows to build an economy that is inclusive, resilient, and equitable by design.
Jul 26, 2023 09:00 AM RAF Training for Good: Thinking of a Gala? ('RAF', 'funding', 'npc') Join Rochester Area Foundation's own Ellen Hegge at the Rochester Nonprofit Consortium's next š“š«ššš¢š§š¢š§š  šŸšØš« š†šØšØš session on "š„šÆšžš§š­ š‚šØš§š¬š¢ššžš«ššš­š¢šØš§" Wednesday, July 26! Ellen will co-present with Liz Dorn of Jeremiah Program Rochester on how to skillfully approach fundraising through events that will engage donors with the mission of your organization.
Jul 25, 2023 03:30 PM MCLA Town Hall ('Diversity', 'governance') State agencies to present implementation of newly pass laws that impact our community.
Jul 24, 2023 09:00 AM Jeremiah Program Rochester: 2023 Charity Golf Outing, Warriors Fore Women ('funding',) Get a team together and join us on July 24th. Men and women golfers welcome!
Jul 20, 2023 02:00 PM DISCOVER THE FUN OF MINNESOTA SUMMERS WITH FAMILIES ABROAD ('youth', 'Culture', 'Diversity') A series of FREE multi-cultural opportunities for families to experience many of the summer activities Minnesotans love! Each day will focus on different activities that Minnesotans love to participate in all summer long. From building campfires to fishing, from S'Mores to corn on the cob, attendees will get a sampling of our Minnesotan culture.
Jul 20, 2023 04:30 PM CMRC July 2023 Meeting ('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'welcoming', 'CMRC', 'openbeam', 'key', 'Diversity', 'cmrc') Topics: Olmsted County Updates - Joint Study on Race and Racism impacts on BIPOC Health
Jul 18, 2023 03:00 PM DBE Barriers Study Capacity-Builders Workshop Part 2 (By Invitation) ('Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') 3:15 – 3:45 p.m. DBE Barriers Study Presentation – Lynn Pingol, MaKee Company 3:45 – 4 p.m. City/DMC 2023 DBE capacity-building strategies – Jorrie Johnson, City of Rochester and Destination Medical Center 4 – 5 p.m. DBE capacity-builders collaboration workshop – Lynn, MaKee Company
Jul 14, 2023 06:00 PM The Village Agricultural Cooperative: Research Demonstration Event ('food',) Come to learn about organic pest prevention methods applied to manage production. Join us for a discussion followed by Kenyan foods. Bring something to share if you are able.
Jul 11, 2023 03:00 PM DBE Barriers Study Capacity-Builders Workshop Part 1 (By Invitation) ('Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') I hope you will be able to join us tomorrow afternoon at Rochester Area Economic Development Center. We shortened the meeting to 1.5 hours. Here’s the revised agenda: 3-3:15 p.m. Welcome and Introductions 3:15 – 3:45 p.m. DBE Barriers Study Presentation – Lynn Pingol, MaKee Company 3:45 – 4 p.m. City/DMC 2023-2024 DBE capacity-building strategies – Jorrie Johnson, City of Rochester and Destination Medical Center 4 – 4:30 DBE Capacity-builders workshop – Lynn, MaKee Company
Jul 10, 2023 02:00 PM ICR and Nonprofit Shared Space Conversation ('icr',)
Jun 29, 2023 02:00 PM DISCOVER THE FUN OF MINNESOTA SUMMERS WITH FAMILIES ABROAD ('youth', 'Culture', 'Diversity') A series of FREE multi-cultural opportunities for families to experience many of the summer activities Minnesotans love! Each day will focus on different activities that Minnesotans love to participate in all summer long. From building campfires to fishing, from S'Mores to corn on the cob, attendees will get a sampling of our Minnesotan culture.
Jun 28, 2023 12:00 PM Wellness on Wednesday ('Health/Wellness', 'Health') Free Virtual Arthritis Health Talks
Jun 27, 2023 04:00 PM The Village Farmers’ Market at the History Center ('food', 'arts', 'diversity') Excited for an opportunity to show and sell your work? We have 10 table spaces under the giant picnic shelter at The Village Farmers’ Market at the History Center open June 20th and 27th!
Jun 24, 2023 07:00 PM A Raisin in the Sun ('art', 'Diversity') This is a historic event in that it is the first all-BIPOC theatre production in the history of the city. The iconic play written by Lorraine Hansberry in 1959 follows the Younger family living in the southside of Chicago.
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October 2021 Activities

FORUMĀ  WITH INTERIM SUPERINTENDENTĀ DR. KENT PEKEL-Ā 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.Ā Interested Rochester residents may submit questions ahead of timeĀ 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.

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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)

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ContactĀ [email protected] for Zoom info.Ā 

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HousingĀ 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,Ā 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.Ā This will be an online meeting, with the link to be sent out later this week.

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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

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Contact [email protected] for Zoom info

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

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Annual Action Plan - Community Development Block Grant Allocations

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Last Updated September 20, 2026



Sherman Mixed Housing Mayo Civic Center Parking Lot

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

May 2026 DMCC Board Meeting: Status Update

June 3, 2024 City Council MeetingĀ 

Council action is requested to continue development negotiations with Sherman Associates andĀ 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.Ā Ā 

Last Updated September 18, 2026



Momentum 30

Four pillars to drive Momentum 30

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Last Updated September 17, 2026



2027 Olmsted County Tax Levy

Sep 16, 2026 Press Release:Ā Preliminary 2027 Olmsted County levy: $151,350,166,Ā Preliminary 2027 Olmsted County billed levy: $149,769,949 (amount to be billed to taxpayers due to 2026 levy overpayment being applied to 2027).

Last Updated September 16, 2026



Braver Angels News

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Last Updated September 16, 2026



RPS Family Engagement Opportunities

Sep 2026: Care Giver & Parent Empowerment (CAPE); Supporting Youth: Mental HealthĀ Ā 

Apr 2026 Family Engagement Policy Meetings

Jan 2026 Announcements:Ā Family Engagement, Caregiver and Parent EmpowermentĀ 

Last Updated September 11, 2026



Reimagining 6th Ave West - Project Update

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Mar 2 2025 City Council: Memo, Video, Presentation

Sep 2025 Press Release: City of Rochester Launches ā€œReimagining Sixth Avenue Wā€ to Reconnect Downtown Mobility Network

Last Updated September 10, 2026



CHATEAU THEATRE OPERATING ANALYSIS UPDATE

Sep 9, 2026 City Council Action Chateau Strategy

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

Last Updated September 08, 2026



Director of Equity & Organizational Development Introduction

Ā Sep 2026: IntroducingĀ Crystal Fairchild, Director of Equity & Organizational Development

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Last Updated September 06, 2026



6th Street Bridge RAISE grant

Aug 2026: Revised to "Up to $19.9 million from USDOT."Ā 

Aug 2022: The City of Rochester has been awarded a $19.9 million dollar United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant.

Last Updated August 24, 2026



Rochester Public Transit

Aug 23, 2026 City Council Study Session: Transit Financial Sustainability -Ā Rochester Public Transit (RPT) is currently operating under financial conditions that are not sustainableĀ over the long term.

Last Updated August 24, 2026



Rochester, MN Supplemental Budget

2026 Aug 23 City Council Study Session, Apr 13 City Council Study Session on 2027 Supplemental Budget

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 updateĀ on this work, specifically regarding legacy public infrastructure projects, Unbound, infrastructure investments and regulatory milestones.Ā Ā 

Last Updated August 23, 2026



OpenBeam events log

Sep 2026: Metrics LINKS

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Aug 2026 Notable Beam Events Log: Topics Include:Ā Q2 Real Estate Stats; Workforce Housing & Regional Workforce Trends;Ā Building Trust in an Age of Skepticism;Ā 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:Ā In a 4-3 vote, the Rochester City Council overturned a decision by the HeritageĀ Preservation Commission to reject a redevelopment proposal for five historic buildingsĀ on the 300 block of South Broadway Avenue.

Aug, 2026Ā  PB reporting

Last Updated August 20, 2026



Transportation: ROCOG Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)

2027-2030: Transportation Improvement Plan, Press Release

2024 - 2027 Transportation PlanĀ 

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.Ā 

Last Updated August 18, 2026



National Community Survey

2026 City Survey: Open to residents responses

2024 and 2022 NCS Surveys: Presentation/Reports

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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 byĀ for a RIBBON CUTIING for any of your business." milestones:

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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

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Last Updated August 14, 2026



Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Barriers Study

Aug 10, City Council Study Session: Equitable Economic Development

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

Last Updated August 13, 2026