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Sep 17, 2021 10:00 AM September 2021 Community and City for Health ('community health', 'co-design', 'openbeam', 'community') This month, we will give an update on the co-design guide/toolkit, offer updates on other regional “co- design” projects.
Sep 16, 2021 05:00 PM Destination Medical Center's Annual Meeting ('DMC', 'welcoming')
Sep 16, 2021 04:30 PM CMRC 2021 Meeting Supporting Welcoming Week ('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'welcoming', 'CMRC', 'openbeam', 'Diversity', 'cmrc') Topics include: Senior Linkage Line and Medicare; Project HEALINGS; Rochester Public Library Focus Groups; Co-design Model; United Way's 21 Day Equity Challenge; Updates from (City, County and RPS)
Sep 15, 2021 12:00 PM Inclusive Workforce Employer Designation Lunch & Learn ('Diversity', 'workforce')
Sep 14, 2021 09:00 AM Belonging Begins With Us: Why and How of Welcoming New Neighbors ('welcoming', 'Diversity', 'smif') Laura Bordelon with the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce will share the findings from a recently released report on the economic impact of immigrants in Minnesota, conducted by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Foundation with support from the McKnight Foundation.
Sep 13, 2021 05:30 PM Human Library at Rochester Public Library In Support of Welcoming Week ('welcoming', 'openbeam', 'Human Library', 'diversity', 'CMRC') The Human Library of Southeastern Minnesota educates people using human experience, cultivating empathy in such a manner that differences, barriers, and prejudice fall away - we expose and nurture the spirit of humankind by building common understanding and connections.
Sep 13, 2021 09:00 AM Gracious Hosting Training - Diversity Council ('welcoming', 'Diversity', 'Diversity Council') An engaging workshop about developing cultural inclusivity by exploring the tenets of gracious hosting as they apply to organizations and communities. Participants will draw parallels between their own heritage and culture and those of others.
Sep 12, 2021 01:00 PM Belonging Begins with Us - Welcoming Week Celebration ('welcoming', 'culture', 'Culture', 'Diversity', 'CMRC') New & old neighbors alike in the Rochester area are invited to come and meet one another as well as the varioius organizations that work to make our community a place where all people thrive.
Sep 09, 2021 05:00 PM Welcoming Week 2021 Kickoff: Belonging Begins with Us ('welcoming', 'Diversity') Iranian American comedian, actor slated to emcee Welcoming Week kickoff event
Sep 09, 2021 08:00 AM SE MN Housing Bus Tour ('welcoming', 'Diversity', 'smif') Join us as we visit the communities of Stewartville, Preston, and Chatfield from the comfort of a motor coach, sponsored by our sponsor Rochester City Lines!
Sep 09, 2021 01:00 PM Federal Reserve Bank: Racism and the Economy: Focus on Health ('diversity', 'Health/Wellness', 'Health', 'Entrepreneurship')
Sep 09, 2021 07:30 AM September 2021 Health Assessment and Planning Partnership Meeting ('CHNA', 'Health/Wellness', 'Health')
Aug 28, 2021 11:00 AM NAACP Forum on Honesty in Education ('diversity', 'Education', 'NAACP')
Aug 23, 2021 01:50 PM 2021 Ascend National Convention ()
Aug 26, 2021 06:30 PM C2G Forum: Affordable Housing and Homelessness ('Housing', 'CMRC', 'Homelessness')
Aug 24, 2021 01:00 PM Rochester Area - Construction Small Business Support (August 2021) ('Diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'workforce', 'openbeam', 'cmrc') I. Welcome and Introductions (5 minutes) II. Minnesota Minority Trades Council(10-15 minutes) III. National Association of Minority Contractors (10-15 minutes) IV. Celebrating 2nd Anniversary (15 minutes) V. Construction Workforce Updates (15 minutes) 2 p.m. VI. Targeted Business Capacity Building Strategic Plans for Groups (15 minutes each) A. African American-owned – Jorrie, Kenneth and Wale B. Hispanic/Latinx-owned – Jorrie, Julio Molina, Mark Thein C. Women-owned – Jorrie, Robbie Danko and Diane Mirsch D. Disadvantaged Counties – Jorrie, Mark Thein and Julie Kiehne
Aug 21, 2021 05:00 PM August 2021 Night Market ('food', 'Culture', 'CMRC', 'civic engagement')
Aug 19, 2021 04:30 PM CMRC August 19 2021 Meeting ('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'CMRC', 'openbeam', 'key', 'Diversity', 'cmrc') Topics include: City of Rochester: Bloomberg Global City, Chateua, Parks & Rec); RPS: Mask policy, Step into learning, Teacher of the Year); Olmsted County: Info Kiosks; Welcoming Week; Senior Linkage Line; Medicare 101
Aug 17, 2021 02:30 PM Immigrant & Diverse Workforce Solutions in Central MN ('diversity', 'Diversity', 'workforce') Join us to learn how Central MN is engaging employers and immigrant job seekers through diverse workforce solutions
Aug 17, 2021 02:30 PM Age-Friendly Community: Livable Community Inventory ('aging',)
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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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Dec 2025 DMCC Board Meeting

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References: AI summary of PB Reporting  

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Grand Opening Flyer

Photos

 

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Del Webb Senior Housing

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AI Summary 

Last Updated January 07, 2026



1Q 2026 Announcements

Jan 5, 2026: Resolution: Reaffirming Rochester’s Support for its Somali Community and Commitment to Inclusion.

2026 Summer Paid Internship Positions: City Clerk, community Development, Communications & Engagement, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Legislative Affairs, Library Communications, Office of the Mayor, Parks & Recreation , Public Music, Rochester Public Utilities Safety, and Transit & Parking.

 

 

Last Updated January 05, 2026



Loom Apartments (Onward)

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May 2025 DMCC Board Meeting

Last Updated December 20, 2025



Civic Center North (Sherman)

Dec 2025 DMCC Board Request 

 May 2025 DMCC Board Meeting

Last Updated December 19, 2025



2026 County Property Tax

Press Release: Olmsted County’s 2026 budget was approved by the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners on December 16, 2025.

Olmsted County Truth in Taxation Info

Last Updated December 17, 2025



DMC Home Innovation Lab - Aging in Place

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Apr 2025 DMC Real Estate Summit: Aging in place talk

Last Updated December 15, 2025



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  • Request for Action Memo
  • Business Development Quarterly Review about Biolabs

Last Updated December 14, 2025



10 Year Housing Units

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Riverfront Small Area Plan

Dec 2025 DMCC Board Report

November 2023 DMCC Board:

  • Presentation Slides
  • Video Clips

 

May 19, 2023 Report to DMC

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UMR Expansion Plan

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PB ePaper Reporting: 2 new campus buildings are planned to accommodate student growth

AI Summary of PB Reporting

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DMC 2025 5 Year Plan Update

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  • Request for Action; Video Recording; Presentation
  • 2025 5-year plan draft

References: City Council Study Session Materials

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 DMCC Board Meeting Dec 10, 2025

  • Request Memo
  • Video Recording
  • Presentation 

Last Updated December 11, 2025



DMC Equitable Economic Development

Dec 2025 DMCC Board Meeting Report

May 2025 DMC Board Meeting Report

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Rochester Sports and Recreation Complex

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  • Dec 8, 2025 City Council Meeting
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PB Summary; Sample of community feedbacks on Facebook

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