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Jun 10, 2023 09:00 AM Let's Walk Minnesota ('Health/Wellness',) Join the Walk: Exercise is Medicine
Jun 09, 2023 10:00 AM June 2023 Rochester Area Foundation: Summer DEI Practitioner Convening and Luncheon (By Invitation) ('RAF', 'Diversity', 'openbeam', 'key') RAF’s DEI Committee has committed to supporting area DEI practitioners by providing space where relationships can be strengthened, wisdom can be shared, opportunities to collaborate and maximize limited resources can be identified, and current and new DEI efforts can be built, improved, and promoted. Summary report of work.
Jun 08, 2023 07:30 AM 2Q 2023 June HAPP Meeting ('CHNA', 'community', 'CHAP', 'Health', 'openbeam', 'key') Quarterly Olmsted County Health Assessment & Planning Meeting. The purpose of the health assessment and planning partnership is to engage and inspire all sectors of the community to continually improve our community’s health through assessment, planning, and implementation efforts.
Jun 07, 2023 05:00 PM Kiwanis Pizza Ranch, Stewartville, Fundraiser ('Kiwanis',) Kiwanis Rochester Service Event and Fundraiser
Jun 07, 2023 05:30 PM Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage: 2023 Legislative Session Debrief ('CMAH', 'Diversity', 'governance') Join CMAH for an informational session reviewing the policy objectives and results of the 2023 legislative session. This event will review wins and losses of the African Heritage Community during the 2023 legislative session and allow community members to provide feedback on preliminary goals and foci for the 2024 legislative session. This is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded community members who are invested in political advocacy efforts on behalf of the African Heritage community.
Jun 07, 2023 12:00 PM Wellness on Wednesday ('Health/Wellness', 'Health') Free Virtual Arthritis Health Talks
Jun 07, 2023 09:00 AM RAF: Coffee & Conversation featuring Cradle to Career, Rochester Nonprofit Consortium, Housing Coalition ('RAF', 'C2C', 'Housing', 'npc') We have invited representatives to join us to have an engaging discussion focused on collaboration. Collective impact is achieved by convening a diverse community group of stakeholders who are united in a common goal. Learn about local initiatives that utilize a collaborative model.
May 31, 2023 10:45 AM 2023 DMC Real Estate Summit ('DMC', 'Diversity', 'Housing', 'openbeam', 'key') Topics Include: Rochester Opportunities; Future of Mayo Clinic; DMC Updates; Pitch Opportunities
May 31, 2023 12:00 PM Wellness on Wednesday ('Health/Wellness', 'Health') Free Virtual Arthritis Health Talks
May 27, 2023 01:00 PM May RPL: Coming to the Table Circles | Previledge ('Diversity',) Join diversity and equity leaders from Olmsted County and the City of Rochester in a healing circle which offers a safe space to explore issues of cultural differences.
May 25, 2023 03:00 PM The Arc: Disability Listening Session ('disability',)
May 25, 2023 09:30 AM May 25, 2023 DMCC Board Meeting ('EDA', 'Entrepreneurship') Topics include: A. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Utilization B. Downtown Riverfront C. Heart of the City D. Main Street Program E. McKnight Grants F. Mobility G. Private Development H. Equitable Economic Development I. BIPOC Home Ownership J. Soldiers Field Memorial Park
May 23, 2023 09:25 AM C2DREAM 2nd Annual Conference in Rochester, MN ('Health', 'Diversity') An event for C2DREAM faculty and staff, community members, researchers from around the state, and center-wide networks. More details to follow!
May 21, 2023 11:00 AM Pentagon Building Open House at Mayowood Acres - Sunday, May 21st (11am-1pm) ('Housing', 'Homelessness', 'Financial Stress') Open House: 6 new studios apartments, dedicated to housing area veterans!
May 20, 2023 12:00 PM Rochester PRIDE ('Diversity',)
May 20, 2023 03:00 PM Zumbro Valley Medical Society Holds an Eye Care Clinic at The Landing MN ('Health', 'Financial Stress') Zumbro Valley Medical Society (ZVMS) Street Medicine Initiative will hold an eye care clinic at The Landing MN for people experiencing unstable housing.
May 20, 2023 10:30 AM Mi Dinero Flow by The Intermix Project ('Diversity', 'Financial Stress') Financial Literacy Series facilitated by Jose Torres with Associated Bank: Budgeting, Credit Score, Retirement & Investment
May 18, 2023 04:30 PM CMRC May 2023 Meeting ('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'welcoming', 'CMRC', 'openbeam', 'key', 'Diversity', 'cmrc') Three Rivers Affordable Housing Projects; Intercultural Center overview; CMRC Projects (ComPASS, RCTC/Perkins, Future of CMRC); partners updates
May 17, 2023 12:00 PM Sustainability Series: Energy Incentives: What’s Out There & How to Apply ('sustainability', 'DMC') This presentation will review the various incentives, types of projects they qualify for, and pinpoint where to find their applications.
May 17, 2023 08:30 AM Eggs and Issues: Workforce and the Talent Pipeline ('workforce',) The latest installment of the Eggs and Issues series will focus on the talent pipeline and workforce.
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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 InTheCityForGood@gmail.com 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 DBeal@familyservicerochester.org for Zoom info

 

Social Services/Social Justice- Watch for info of upcoming November meeting

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May 2025 DMCC Board Meeting Reports (10-Year Milestone)

May 2025 DMCC Board Meeting Report

10-Year DMC Looking Back

 

Last Updated May 29, 2025



Discovery Square Shared Lab Infastructure

Biolabs as shared space partner

A shared lab space for a community of like-minded entrepreneurs associated with one or more academic research partners

Last Updated May 28, 2025



Three Housing Projects with DMC Assistance

DMCC Board Meeting Approval May 2025 

Last Updated May 28, 2025



City of Rochester 2026-2027 Budget Planning

May 27, 2025 City Council Study Session ; Apr 28, 2025 City Council Study Session Materials

Press Release: The City of Rochester is beginning its 2026-2027 budget process and invites residents to learn more about the factors shaping the City’s financial outlook.

Last Updated May 27, 2025



DMC Equitable Economic Development

May 2025 DMC Board Meeting Report

Feb 2025 DMC Board Meeting Report: Community Co-design, Equity Alliance Topics, Community Connection & Capacity Building, Pitch Event, Targeted Business Metrics, Affordable Housing

Last Updated May 24, 2025



Minnesota Main Street Economic Revitalization Program

May 2025 DMC Board Meeting Report

(1) Third Phase Grant Ann; (2) Second Phase Grant; (3) DMC Announces First Recipients of Main Street Grant Funding 30 Businesses ($1.6M) ; (4) Launching of Main Street Grant 

Last Updated May 24, 2025



West Transit Village Housing City Council

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 May 24, 2025



Rochester Public Library - Master Plan Study

Community Survey Request 2025-05-19

Rochester City Council Study Session 4/1/42025

Post Bulletin Reporting

 

Last Updated May 19, 2025



Downtown Waterfront Southeast: 6th Street Bridge

May 2025 City Council Updates

May 2024 Online Survey for Community Inputs and Asian Community Inputs Outreach

Last Updated May 18, 2025



2024 Housing Coalition Investments

2024 Investments:

$8,491,000 supporting 11 projects totaling over $77M

Last Updated May 17, 2025



NAACP, Rochester Chapter

Rochester NAACP Statement on Racist Hate Incident Targeting Black Child in Public Park

Last Updated May 03, 2025



Community Health Improvement Plan Update

Press Release: Residents invited to share input on Olmsted County’s health needs 

 

Last Updated May 01, 2025



Audio Visual Technology Upgrade for Government Center

Mar 18, 2025 City Council Meeting Proceedings

PB Reporting Apr 21, 2025

 

Last Updated April 25, 2025



Early Childhood Resource Hub Launch

Apr 2025 Updates

The Early Childhood Resource Hub, a collaboration between C2C and IMAA, aims to connect Olmsted County families with young children to various resources and services.

 

Last Updated April 25, 2025



CAAL Ignite Grant

2025-04-23: Grant Application Status

The Coalition of Asian American Leaders (CAAL) is thrilled to announce the launch of CAAL Ignite, a new grant program offering $10,000–$15,000 to individuals, nonprofits, and small businesses in Minnesota’s Asian American community.

Last Updated April 23, 2025



Rochester Mayor Communications

 Apr 2025 Mayor's YouTube Rochester Voices Channel  

Mar 2025: City of Rochester Mayor Kim Norton to attend the National League of Cities (NLC) 2025 Congressional City Conference in Washington, D.C. from March 8-12, 2025.

City of Rochester Mayor Kim Norton to attend the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) 93rd Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C.

Last Updated April 21, 2025



Olmsted County M.O.V.E. News

Mobilizing Olmsted Voices for Equity (M.O.V.E.) team attending IAP2 Midwest Spring Conference

"Building relationships of trust with community members"

Last Updated April 21, 2025



Lotus Health Foundation Wellness Symposium

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2025 Conference Materials

2020 Lifestyle Medicine Symposium (March 19-20)

Last Updated April 18, 2025



American Lung Association Contract Opportunity

Community Organizing Consultant Compensation Contract for Services: Up to $4,000 per month (12-18 months)

Last Updated April 17, 2025



City Council Study Session: PS2 Comprehensive Plan - Five-Year Update

Apr 14, 2025 City Council Study Session: PS2 Comprehensive Plan - Five-Year Update

Last Updated April 17, 2025