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Jan 19, 2022 12:00 PM Social Media for Nonprofits ('tech', 'npc')
Jan 15, 2022 10:00 AM Technovation[MN] 2021-22 Season Launchappalooza! ('Diversity', 'workforce', 'youth', 'tech', 'openbeam', 'Education', 'women') We are looking forward to an exciting year with continued growth and interest in computer science education. It is our hope that by creating engaging technological experiences with girls and students of color that we can expand computer science learning opportunities for all Minnesota students and begin to bridge the technological divide. We are thankful for your support! Technovation[MN] is committed to supporting Diversity Council. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do for you.
Jan 12, 2022 12:00 PM Mayo Clinic: The COVID-19 Pandemic: Where do we go from here? ('Health/Wellness', 'Health', 'Covid')
Jan 12, 2022 10:00 AM January 2022 Housing Alliance Meeting ('housing', 'rental', 'first home') Housing Data;
Jan 11, 2022 12:00 PM 1Q 2022 Commitment to Racial Justice Quarterly Meeting ('Diversity', 'npc')
Jan 11, 2022 10:00 AM RPS: January 2022 Monthly District Family Engagement Meeting ('rps', 'education', 'diversity', 'youth', 'Education', 'cmrc')
Jan 10, 2022 06:30 PM Early Childhood Mental Health: Why Your Role Matters (Meets Child Growth & Development/Behavior) ('youth', 'mental health')
Jan 08, 2022 09:00 AM Covid Pfizer Booster Clinic ('Health', 'HEALINGS', 'Covid') Olmsted County Public Health to hold Covid Pfizer Booster Clinic
Jan 04, 2022 02:30 PM January 2022 Age-Friendly Planning ('aging',) Senior Housing Community Co-design Project Report
Dec 19, 2021 07:00 PM The Overall Consideration of The COVID-19 Vaccine ('diversity', 'Health', 'covid') Sponsored by AMA, Association of Chinese Physicians, Chinese American Chamber of Commerce, Chinese Community Center, Diversity Council, Pandemic Responders
Dec 18, 2021 10:00 AM Olmsted County Holiday Vaccination Pop Up Clinic Convened by Pandemic Responders ('diversity', 'Health', 'HEALINGS', 'Covid') Act Now, be ready for the Holiday Season!
Dec 16, 2021 04:30 PM CMRC December 16, 2021 Meeting ('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'welcoming', 'CMRC', 'openbeam', 'key', 'Diversity', 'cmrc') Topics include: City of Rochester DEI planning updates; Rochester Public School Updates; Olmsted County Updates; CMRC Steering Committee (Engagement Tracker; CMRC goals)
Dec 16, 2021 12:00 PM Emerging Entrepreneur Loan Program Webinar on Thursday, December 16th ('funding', 'Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') RAEDI is offering a FREE information webinar on Zoom tomorrow, Thursday, December 16h at noon, regarding the Emerging Entrepreneur Loan Program (EELP) it is launching in January.
Dec 10, 2021 10:00 AM December 2021 Community and City for Health ('co-design', 'community', 'America City for Health', 'community health', 'openbeam') Co Design Guide Update & Next Steps 20 minutes  High-level feedback on graphic language and layout of guide  Evolving/growing co-design support in 2022 o Facilitator training o Marketing and expanded use of co-design guide o Continued co-design project support o DMC Equitable Development Coordinator hiring
Dec 09, 2021 07:30 AM 2021 December HAPP Meeting ('CHIP Mental Health Workgroup', 'community health', 'Health', 'community') Olmsted County Pandemic Response; Joint study on "Racism as a Public Health Issue"; 2021-2023 Health Priorities
Dec 08, 2021 10:00 AM December 2021 Housing Alliance Meeting ('housing', 'rental', 'first home') Short Term Rental, First Homes
Dec 07, 2021 01:30 PM DMC/City of Rochester DBE Winter 2022 Workshop Planning ('Education', 'Diversity', 'workforce', 'Entrepreneurship') Meeting Agenda A. Why we are meeting and planning an event(s) B. Purpose of event(s) C. Target audience D. Event(s) details Host Speakers Schedule Budget Items
Dec 04, 2021 10:00 AM Vaccination Pop-Up Clinic ('diversity', 'Health', 'Covid') Asian Media Access is hosting an event – “Vaccination Pop-Up Clinic”. It will be offering Free Covid-19 Vaccines. If this is your first dose, Join us and get your $50 gift card for adults & $20 gift card for children.
Dec 02, 2021 04:30 PM December 2021 CMRC Steering Committee ('Culture', 'diversity', 'CMRC', 'Diversity Council') Topics include: Engagement tracker; CMRC Operations (presentation slides uploads); Trying out Teams as virtual meeting venue
Dec 02, 2021 05:00 PM Hmong Cultural Center Museum Launch ('Culture', 'Diversity', 'Asian') Join for the official launch of the Hmong Cultural Center Museum in this online event!
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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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City of Rochester Seeks Proposals for Sale and Redevelopment of Parcels

The City of Rochester is now accepting proposals for the sale and redevelopment of two City-owned residential parcels located in the Durand Subdivision and Hilmer’s High View Acres.

Last Updated April 17, 2026



Housing Investment Status and Statistics

Apr 2026 Housing Coalition Tour $4M investment

Jan 2026 Housing Alliance: 2025 Real Estate SEMN Marketing Data, 2025 Coalition Investments

 

Last Updated April 17, 2026



RPS Family Engagement Opportunities

Apr 2026 Family Engagement Policy Meetings

Jan 2026 Announcements: Family Engagement, Caregiver and Parent Empowerment 

Last Updated April 16, 2026



Ambassadors for Equity and Belonging Program

Rochester Area Foundation is piloting a new type of cohort centered around the concept of “belonging” as a strategic framework,

Last Updated April 15, 2026



Rochester, MN Supplemental Budget

2026 Apr 13 City Council Study Session on 2027 Supplemental Budget

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

Last Updated April 14, 2026



RPS Education Equity Impacts and Outcome

April 7, 2026: Budget Reduction Impact

Sep 12, 2023 RPS Board Study Session video recording; Proposed Equity Policy; PB Reporting

Last Updated April 13, 2026



RPS 2030 Strategic Plan Reviews

Apr 12, 2026 RPS Board Meeting: High School 

Mar 17, 2026 RPS Board Meeting: Middle School

Mar 3, 2026 RPS Board Meeting: Elementary School & Early Childhood 

Last Updated April 12, 2026



Lifestyle Wellness

Apr 2026: Rochester Mayor Proclamation 

March 2020: Rochester Mayor Proclamation  

Lotus Health Foundation Workshops 

Last Updated April 10, 2026



America's City for Health - DMC Development Plan 2025 Update

September 2025 Equity Alliance Series Presentation- Video Recordings, Selected Presentation Screen Shots

References - Sep 2025 DMCC Board 10-Year Midpoint

Last Updated April 06, 2026



2024-2025 RPS Data Analysis

April 2026 Reporting: 2025 High School Graduation Rate 

Sep 2025 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) Improvement Action Plan 

2024-25 Fastbridge Data Analysis and Literacy Plan Update

PB reporting on MCA

Last Updated April 04, 2026



Rochester International Relations Committee

2026 Winter Newsletter; Sister City Visits Germany Visit

2025 Sister City Trips: Japan 

Rochester Sister City Application (Roles and Responsibilities)

Sister Cities Relationship Logs

IRC Meeting Logs

Last Updated April 02, 2026



Healthy Living Wellness Tips

2026: KTTC: Midwest Access Video Clips

2025 Sep Newsletter; 2025 Conference Materials

2020 Lifestyle Medicine Symposium (March 19-20)

Last Updated April 02, 2026



DMC Private Investment Status

 Annual Report to DEED Prep 

  • Mar 2026 DMCC Exec Committee Meeting - Video Recording, PB Reporting - Private Investment Status
  • Mar 2025: DMCC Exec Committee Briefing " Overall private investment related to the Destination Medical Center initiative bounced back in 2024, but non-Mayo Clinic development continued to decline in the DMC district for the sixth year."

Last Updated March 31, 2026



West Transit Village Housing Development

April 1 2026 AEON Affordable Housing Townhall

May 2025 DMCC Board Meeting Report

Feb 2025 DMCC Board Meeting Memo

PB reporting re Jan 6 City Council Meeting

"A final plan for dividing a 14.1-acre Mayo Clinic parking lot into developable sections is expected to be reviewed Monday by the Rochester City Council. The site, being dubbed “West Transit Village,” sits between Second Street Southwest and Cascade Lake. It is currently used as a Mayo Clinic employee shuttle lot, and Mayo Clinic plans to construct a 2,500-stall parking structure."

Last Updated March 25, 2026



County of Olmsted, MN Resident Surveys

2025: Park and Rec Survey Results

2022: High-level results from the Olmsted County 2022 Resident Survey were shared at the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, July 19, 2022.

Last Updated March 23, 2026



ADA Public Input

Olmsted County is inviting community members to review and provide feedback on a draft update to its Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act Transition Plan for public right-of-way.

Last Updated March 20, 2026



Community Ed and Parks & Rec Survey

The survey asks residents about their current participation in recreation programs, how they learn about activities, and what types of programs or opportunities they would like to see offered in the future.

Last Updated March 20, 2026



Chamber of Commerce 2026 Case for Investment

Request for Investment to Olmsted County Board March 3 2026: Video Clip, Presentation Slides, Whitepaper

Reference: Rochester Area Job Growth Stats

Last Updated March 18, 2026



Olmsted County Health Focus Topics

1Q 2026 HAPP Meeting Features:

Overdose SPIKE

Mental Health Club House

Last Updated March 17, 2026



Rochester Learning Center Mural Night

UMR and ALC Collaboration Research Study Introduction

The Artist Mindset Research Study

 

Last Updated March 14, 2026