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Start Date Title Description Tags
Jul 09, 2020 07:00 PM The George Floyd Mural Unveiling Fundraiser ('anti-racism', 'Diversity')
Jun 30, 2020 04:00 PM Digital Equity: Infrastructure Planning ('Diversity', 'IT', 'npc', 'openbeam')
Jun 20, 2020 10:00 AM Virtual Juneteenth: Celebrating 401 Years of Black Resilience ('anti-racism', 'Civic Equity', 'diversity')
Jun 19, 2020 02:00 PM Journie: Juneteenth 2020 Celebraiton ('Civic Equity', 'Diversity')
Jun 18, 2020 04:30 PM Community Mobilization Resource Coalition (CMRC) Steering Committee Meeting Topics include: Why CMRC and projects (The village, Townhalls, 21st Century Space); Community needs; Future meetings and action items ('diversity', 'cmrc')
Jun 15, 2020 12:00 PM IMAA Virtual Walk Around the World ('imaa', 'diversity')
Jun 11, 2020 06:00 PM Where do we go from here? Proposed Actions for Justice ('public safety', 'civic equity', 'diversity')
Jun 10, 2020 04:00 PM Covid Town Hall with Cambodian Community ('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'covid', 'Culture', 'Health', 'Education', 'cmrc')
Jun 04, 2020 02:20 PM HACER: Creando Ando ('diversity', 'cmrc')
Jun 03, 2020 09:00 PM World Festival 2020 ('Culture', 'diversity', 'immigrant')
Jun 01, 2020 07:00 PM A Town Hall edition of Barbershop Talk ('diversity', 'anti-racism', 'Diversity', 'Diversity Council')
Jun 01, 2020 05:30 PM The D'Sievers Curbside at the Castle ('food', 'diversity')
May 27, 2020 06:00 PM COVID-19 Townhall with Community Experts - In Spanish ('diversity', 'covid', 'America City for Health', 'Health/Wellness', 'Health', 'cmrc')
May 20, 2020 01:30 PM City of Rochester & MN DMC Targeted Business Enterprise Utilization Plan ('workforce', 'Diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'cmrc')
May 15, 2020 10:00 AM Community for Health Initiative ('EDA', 'Diversity', 'covid', 'America City for Health', 'Health/Wellness', 'Health')
May 14, 2020 02:00 PM Townhall with Somali Community (ENGLISH and SOMALI) ('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'covid', 'Culture', 'Health', 'Education', 'cmrc')
Apr 30, 2020 04:00 PM Panel Discussion: Responding to Anti-Asian Racism During the COVID-19 Pandemic ('anti-racism', 'Diversity', 'Asian', 'covid')
Apr 29, 2020 07:30 AM Diversity/Inclusion Workshop (Postponed) Presented by Rochester Human Resources Association ('education', 'diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'Diversity', 'Education', 'diversity council')
Apr 23, 2020 06:00 PM "Why Cultural Heritage Matters" ('Culture', 'diversity', 'culture')
Apr 08, 2020 11:00 AM At the heart of the matter At the Heart of the Matter: Unmasking the Invisibility of COVID-19 in Diverse Populations ('America City for Health', 'health', 'diversity', 'covid')
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Two types of event information being shared in the following:

1. A list of Beam aware upcoming community events of all types. 

2. A list of noteworthy past events that have one or more of the following contents: presentation slides, video recordings as well as takeaways. 

Upcoming Events
Healthy Brain Workshop 5: Food as Medicine Aug 17, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — 125 Live
Townhall: Getting Around Town Aug 20, 2026 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM — John Marshall High School cafeteria (1510 14th St. NW)
Sep 2026 RPS Family Engagement Sep 08, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM — Virtual
Healthy Brain Workshop 6: Movement for Brain Health - Including QiGong Sep 21, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — 125 Live
America: 250 and Beyond Oct 24, 2026 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM — Mystic Lake Center in Prior Lake
NCRC - Faith & Community Expos Oct 29, 2026 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM — Rochester International Event Center
Upcoming events…
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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 by for a RIBBON CUTIING for any of your business." milestones:

 

Last Updated August 14, 2026


Homelessness: Street Medicine, The TABLE and Any Path Home

Aug 14, 2026: Mayo Clinic Street Medicine

Mar 2026 Rochester Area Housing Alliance

 

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

Last Updated August 13, 2026


OpenBeam events log

Aug 2026 Notable Beam Events Log: Topics Include: Q2 Real Estate Stats; Workforce Housing & Regional Workforce Trends; Building Trust in an Age of Skepticism; Land Use Revenue Analysis; Tax Increment Financial Studies

Last Updated August 13, 2026


City Council and Mayor-Better Public Hearing Meeting

Aug 10, 2026 Study Session: Video, Presentation, Reports

Feb 9, 2026 Study Session: Report, Video, Presentation; Summarizing interviews, survey responses, scorecard and public forum 

Last Updated August 11, 2026


2026 City of Rochester: 2020 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Updates

Aug 10, 2026 City Council Study Session :The accompanying reports and presentation demonstrate how departments are integrating equity into their everyday work.   

Last Updated August 09, 2026


CHATEAU THEATRE OPERATING ANALYSIS UPDATE

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

Last Updated August 09, 2026


Air Quality News

Aug 2026: Rochester Air Quality Alliance Marks Mid-Year Progress on Community Air Quality Initiatives

Sep 2025: The City of Rochester is offering another set of workshops to help residents improve indoor air quality, reduce utility costs, and enhance housing safety.

Last Updated August 07, 2026


Community Health Improvement Plan Priorities and Updates

2027 - 2029 Health Planning Improvement Priorities

2026 CHNA Newsletters: Jul 2026, Jan 2026, 

2025 Newsletters: Admin Message, Oct 2025 Newsletter 

Ref: PB Report

Last Updated July 23, 2026


Housing as an Element of America's City for Health

Jul 2026: PB reporting -- Downtown population and housing boom

Sep 2025: DMC Housing Presentation at Rochester Housing Alliance September, 2025 Meeting 

  • Video Recording
  • Presentation Slides

Last Updated July 21, 2026


America's City for Heath and Older Adults Needs

Jul 2026: AARP Tech and Agining 

Mar 2026:Tech Enabled Aging In Place Talks Postings

Oct 2025 AI Summary of Dave Beal's PB Op Ed: "Include older adults in Rochester's Plans"

Last Updated July 20, 2026


Lifestyle Wellness

Jul 2026: Brain Health Series Workshops

Apr 2026: Rochester Mayor Proclamation 

March 2020: Rochester Mayor Proclamation  

Lotus Health Foundation Workshops 

Last Updated July 17, 2026


Sports Complex Phase 2 - Indoor Facilities

Jul 13, 2026: City Council Study Session - Funding Options for Indoor Phase 2 

Apr 27, 2026 City Council Study Session Community Engagement Rochester Regional Sports Center, Stadium & Sports Fields

Last Updated July 14, 2026


RPS Long Term Technology Plan

July 7, 2026 RPS Board Meeting: The Long Range Technology Plan (LRTP) serves as a comprehensive roadmap, defining the strategic direction for technology deployment and technical support within the district over the next three to five years.

Last Updated July 10, 2026


America's City for Health (ACH)

Jul 2026 PB Op Ed on America's City for Health and Wellness 

May 2026: DMC University Trademark Handling -The DMCC holds several DMC-related trademarks, including “Destination Medical Center,” “Discovery Square,” and “America’s City for Health.” 

References: Reimagine what can be done to fulfill the vision of ACH -- info LINKS

Last Updated July 09, 2026


Silver Lake Stadium Concept

The Rochester City Council has unanimously approved a six-month exclusive negotiation agreement with Madison-based Landmark Development to explore a potential sports-focused redevelopment of the Silver Lake Power Plant site.

Last Updated July 08, 2026


Mayo Clinic Bold. Forward. Unbound.Grainger Linear Park

Jul 6, 2026 City Council Lourdes Grainger Linear Park The project involves the construction of a 30-foot linear park

Last Updated July 07, 2026


Peace Plaza paver adjustment plan

Jul 6, 2026 City Council Meeting Paver Improvement

2025: City Council Study Session PB Reporting; DMCC Board Meeting Proceedings; Public Media Reporting: Post Bulleting, Star Tribune

 

Last Updated July 07, 2026


Sherman Mixed Housing Mayo Civic Center Parking Lot

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

May 2026 DMCC Board Meeting: Status Update

June 3, 2024 City Council Meeting 

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

Last Updated July 06, 2026


Rochester Transit Contract Award

Jul 6, 2026 City Council Meeting: Action Requested: Adopting a Resolution awarding a contract and facilities lease with Via Transit Twin Cities LLC for operating Rochester's public transportation system.

Last Updated July 06, 2026