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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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Feb 09, 2026 11:00 AM
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Part 1: Immigration Justice is Public Health
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('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'community health', 'Diversity', 'Education')
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Background and context on immigration, authoritarianism, abolition, and public health; introduction to HIP's Immigration Justice Guide; discussion of actions you can take in your agency and community
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Feb 06, 2026 06:00 PM
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Pulitzer Finalist Lee Hawkins--Author of I Am Nobody’s Slave
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('NAACP', 'Diversity')
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Join us for this year’s premier Black History
Month event featuring Lee Hawkins, Pulitzer
Prize finalist, former Wall Street Journal writer,
and 2026 NAACP Image Awards Nominee who is
coming to Rochester, Minnesota from New York.
This event is free but seating is limited so free
registration is required.
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Feb 05, 2026 09:30 AM
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Feb 2026 DMCC Board Meeting
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('commerce', 'DMC', 'community')
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ICE Impacts; 5 Year Plan Update; Historical preservation; Housing; Annual Report
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Feb 03, 2026 10:00 AM
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Feb 2026 RPS Family Engagement
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('RPS', 'education', 'diversity', 'key', 'Education')
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Our focus for February is Supporting Parent, Caregiver, Family, and Staff Wellbeing: an Experiential Workshop,
presented by Haeli Gerardy. Haeli is the Family Engagement Specialist and Certified Parenting Coach at Fernbrook,
which is a partner with RPS School-Linked Mental Health.
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Jan 27, 2026 12:00 PM
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"Let's Talk Community" Lunch and Learn Series
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('Education', 'civic engagement')
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Our first event of the series will feature Metro State’s Cyber Clinic—a hub for community
focused cybersecurity initiatives. Discover how the Cyber Clinic partners with K-12 institutions,
underserved municipalities, nonprofits, and small businesses to strengthen digital safety
through:
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Jan 27, 2026 09:30 AM
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Jan 2026 Mayor's International Relations Committee Meeting
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('Diversity', 'global', 'governance', 'culture', 'key', 'education')
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Coordinate the Sister Cities Program; support international affairs in the city; provide a welcoming and supportive climate for international residents
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Jan 23, 2026 07:00 PM
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Poetry Night
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('griot', 'Culture', 'diversity')
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Join us for a night in community celebrating poetry!
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