Sep 2025
September 21, 2025
Dear Community Beam Friends,
Attached is a list upcoming events and community community news.as of today, September 21, 2025.
For the up-the--date list, please visit:
- Upcoming Community Events — Community Beam
- Noteworthy Past Community Events — Community Beam (including detailed meeting notes or recordings)
- Latest Community News — Community Beam
In particular, I'd like to call your attention to next Tuesday's "German Delegation Visits Rochester to Explore Climate, Transportation, and Economic Partnerships
| Sep 23, 2025 10:30 AM | German Delegation Visits Rochester | The City of Rochester and Olmsted County will host a delegation from Germany, led by the Minister for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Transport of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, Oliver Krischer, on Tuesday, |
Rochester-Area Community Events
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| Start Date | Title | Description | Location | Tags |
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| Sep 23, 2025 09:30 AM | Sep 2025 Mayor's International Relations Committee Meeting | Coordinate the Sister Cities Program; support international affairs in the city; provide a welcoming and supportive climate for international residents | City Hall, Room 104 | ('Diversity', 'global', 'governance', 'culture', 'key', 'education') |
| Sep 23, 2025 10:30 AM | German Delegation Visits Rochester | The City of Rochester and Olmsted County will host a delegation from Germany, led by the Minister for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Transport of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, Oliver Krischer, on Tuesday, | ('culture', 'global', 'key', 'governance') | |
| Sep 23, 2025 06:00 PM | (Spanish) How to Start a Business from Scratch | Training Topics: Accounting/Budget, Business Plan, Business Start-up/Preplanning, Legal Issues, Managing a Business, Marketing/Sales, Tax Planning Description: How to Start a Business from Scratch - Part 1: In the first two classes, you will learn the fundamentals of starting a business from scratch, including conceptualizing viable business ideas and initial strategic planning. The focus will be on generating innovative ideas and evaluating their market potential using tools like the Business Model Canvas and SWOT analysis. | 221 First Ave SW, Suite 600 6th Floor of the MNBio Business Center, Rochester MN 55902-3295 | ('networking', 'diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') |
| Sep 25, 2025 09:30 AM | Sep 2025 DMCC Board Meeting | Agenda To Be Announced | Mayo Civic Center 30 Civic Center Drive SE Rochester, MN 55904 | ('DMC', 'community') |
| Sep 25, 2025 06:00 PM | Get Amped: The Basics of Electrifying Your Home By Electrify Everything MN | Learn about the steps to electrifying your home and the resources available to help at this City of Rochester-sponsored workshop. | 4001 West River Parkway NW Suite 100 Rochester, MN 55901 | ('sustainability', 'community') |
| Sep 27, 2025 11:00 AM | Oktoberfest 2025 Presented by DBS Group | Location: In the Heart of the City, on 1st Avenue between 4th Street and 2nd Street SW (Just like Thursdays Downtown). This event will be a great boost for our downtown businesses following this summer’s construction. | Peace Plaza | ('culture',) |
| Sep 30, 2025 03:00 PM | RAF - Community Grant Reviewer Orientation | Learn about the inspiring impacts of our local nonprofit organizations as you assist with reading and scoring grant applications in a selected focus area. | ('RAF',) | |
| Oct 02, 2025 04:30 PM | Journie Inc.’s Fall Open House | • D.A.P. (Data Advocacy Policy): Amplifying Black voices, addressing inequities, and advocating for just policies. • 8 Steps to Promotion: An 8-week workshop series equipping youth with essential life skills, mentorship, and advocacy. | Griot Arts, 115 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906 | ('RPS', 'Education', 'mentoring') |
| Oct 04, 2025 09:00 AM | Sensory-Friendly Vaccination Clinic | Olmsted Medical Center is partnering with RT Autism Awareness Foundation and the Autism Society of Minnesota to vaccinate individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or other sensory needs against the flu. | Olmsted Medical Center Rochester Northwest Clinic 5067 55 Street NW Rochester, MN 55901 | ('health', 'community engagement') |
| Oct 05, 2025 04:00 PM | ICAM - Garba & Dandiya Night | Get ready to dance the night away with Anushka Pandit and Bhargav Upadhyay and their group at the Garba and Dandia night at the Dance Festival of India! | Chateau Theatre, Rochester, MN | ('Culture', 'arts') |
| Oct 08, 2025 04:30 PM | Ready to Lead 2025 Fall Cohort | Ready to Lead brings together a small group of people to teach the basics of how to participate in and lead meetings, what to expect and how to contribute in a meaningful way, and the roles and responsibilities of board/committee volunteers. You’ll graduate feeling confident with your new skills; have a community mentor, and an expanded network of friends. | Rochester Area Foundation | ('networking', 'leadership', 'community engagement') |
| Oct 09, 2025 06:00 PM | SBDC - Foundations of Effective Marketing Part 1 | Marketing Success starts with clarity. Brand Identity. | SBDC Offices | ('diversity', 'health', 'Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') |
| Oct 10, 2025 08:30 AM | Weaving a Wider Community | Seeing and countering racism in our own backyard -- Key note speakers via Zoom: Jenna Grey Eagle, Dr. Ron Ferguson; Rochester Site Guest Speaker: Justin Terell | Olmsted County Human Services Campus - Whitewater & Cascade Rooms 2100 Campus Dr. SE Rochester, MN 55904 | ('diversity', 'Diversity', 'workforce') |
| Oct 16, 2025 06:00 PM | SBDC - Foundations of Effective Marketing Part 2 | Marketing Success starts with clarity. Brand Identity. | SBDC Offices | ('diversity', 'health', 'Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') |
| Oct 21, 2025 08:30 AM | 2025 Entrepreneurs First (E¹) Summit & Expo | Rochester, MN — IgniteMN is proud to host the 2025 Entrepreneurs First (E¹) Summit & Expo on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota – Rochester Campus. The E¹ Summit is Southeast Minnesota’s premier gathering for entrepreneurs, innovators, and community partners. This free, full-day event offers inspiration, networking, and resources for entrepreneurs at every stage—from idea to scale. | Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota – Rochester Campus | ('Entrepreneurship',) |
| Oct 22, 2025 06:00 PM | How to Start a Business - In English | Training Topics: Accounting/Budget, Business Financing, Business Plan, Business Start-up/Preplanning, Legal Issues, Managing a Business, Marketing/Sales, Tax Planning Description: How to Start a Business from Scratch - Part 2: In the final classes, you will dive into the practical implementation of your business idea, addressing key aspects such as legal and financial structure, initial marketing strategies, and preparing to launch your venture into the market. Additionally, you will learn to establish basic accounting systems and financial management to ensure operational soundness from the outset. | 221 First Ave SW, Suite 600 6th Floor of the MNBio Business Center, Rochester MN 55902-3295 | ('diversity', 'community engagement', 'Entrepreneurship') |
| Oct 23, 2025 06:00 PM | Stay Cool, Stay Warm: Heat Pumps Demystified | Learn about energy efficient air source heat pumps, their benefits, and how to choose the best option for your home. | Development Services and Infrastructure Center (4001 West River Parkway) | ('sustainability',) |
| Oct 24, 2025 05:30 PM | IMAA Pearl Gala Annual Fundraiser 2025 | United for Humanity: Building Bridges to Belonging | J. Powers at the Hilton, 3rd Floor | ('imaa', 'diversity') |
| Oct 29, 2025 08:00 AM | 2025 C2C Annual Education Summit | Join us for an inspiring day of learning and community collaboration at the Cradle 2 Career Annual Education Summit! From Insight to Impact: Shaping the Future of Our Systems. | Mayo Civic Center | ('C2C', 'education') |
| Nov 20, 2025 06:00 PM | Hot Stuff: Electrifying Water Heating, Cooking, and Clothes Drying | Learn about upgrading your home appliances to energy efficient options at this City of Rochester-sponsored workshop. | 4001 West River Parkway NW Suite 100 Rochester, MN 55901 | ('sustainability',) |
Latest Community News
September 19, 2025: Second Street LINK Transit Construction
City, DMC PSA:
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September 16, 2025: Maxfield Housing Status Report Sep 2025
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September 13, 2025: Building Bridges Discussions
Admin Messages Presentation Slides for Conversations
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September 13, 2025: Mayowood Road RedevelopmentSeptember 10, 2025 Housing Alliance Meeting
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September 13, 2025: Housing as an Element of America's City for Health
DMC Housing Presentation at Rochester Housing Alliance September, 2025 Meeting
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September 11, 2025: City of Rochester 2026-2027 Budget Planning
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September 09, 2025: Plug into the Future: A Residential Electrification JourneyThe City of Rochester is offering another set of workshops to help residents improve indoor air quality, reduce utility costs, and enhance housing safety.
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September 05, 2025: Downtown Mobility NetworkPress Release: City of Rochester Launches “Reimagining Sixth Avenue W” to Reconnect Downtown Mobility Network
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September 04, 2025: Registration for the 2025 A Litter Bit Better Fall Cleanup September 3, 2025 - ROCHESTER, MINN. – Registration is now open for the third annual A Litter Bit Better fall cleanup, continuing the effort to keep Rochester litter-free year-round. Litter collection in the fall helps prevent it from being trapped under the snow, reducing the amount of litter we see in the spring.
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September 04, 2025: Start-up Funds for International Relates Committee
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September 03, 2025: Volunteer as a Community Grant Reviewer Rochester Area Foundation (RAF) is seeking a diverse team of community reviewers to assist in reviewing nonprofit applications for our Better Communities Grants.
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September 03, 2025: The 6th Street Sessions Press Release: A series of conversations designed to dig into the components of 6th Street Bridge, Neighborhood Safety and Riverside Improvement project.
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September 02, 2025: 2025 Maxfield Report and 2024 Housing Coalition Investments
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August 30, 2025: 2024-2025 RPS Data Analysis 2024-25 Fastbridge Data Analysis and Literacy Plan Update
PB reporting on MCA
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August 30, 2025: RPS 2025 Strategic Planning UpdatersSuperintendent Goals
Strategic Planning Updaters "Rochester Public Schools kicks off rebranding effort to gain an edge in a ‘competitive environment”
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August 29, 2025: SBDC Training Fall 2025
SBDC Admin Message; More About SBDC Trainings: How to start a business, Financial Planning, Marketing SBDC Hispanic Networking |