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Apr 13, 2023 07:00 PM RCTC–PSEO INFORMATION NIGHT ('cte', 'Education', 'openbeam', 'rctc') Minnesota’s Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Program (PSEOP)
Apr 12, 2023 10:00 AM April 12, 2023 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) ('RAF', 'Housing', 'housing', 'openbeam') Presentation: Accessory Dwelling Units (Jamie Stopelstad, Yardhomes); City of Rochester ADU Pilot Program (Taryn Edens); RCTC ADU Curriculum (Matt Durand, RCTC); Bigelow Homes ADU Build (Mike Paradise); Upcoming Events/Announcements:
Apr 11, 2023 12:00 PM NPC: April 2023 Quarterly Racial Justice Commitment ('Diversity', 'npc') Committee Updates, Sports Mentorship Academy, LIstos Preschool and Childcare, Indian Cultural Association of MN
Apr 11, 2023 09:00 AM API Day at the Capitol 2023 ('Diversity', 'Asian', 'governance', 'openbeam') Moving Forward
Apr 05, 2023 11:00 AM DEED: Cultivating a Supportive Workplace Culture for Youth ('youth', 'workforce') We will hear directly from youth and representatives from schools, nonprofits, and businesses about meaningful practices and approaches to cultivating a supportive workplace culture for youth.
Mar 30, 2023 06:30 PM In Person with Superintendent Kent Pekel ('Diversity',) We launch with Superintendent Kent Pekel sharing with us his perspective on current issues facing Rochester Public Schools and responding to your your questions public schools and education in our community. All are welcome to attend:
Mar 24, 2023 10:00 AM March 2023 Rochester Area Foundation: Spring DEI Practitioner Convening and Luncheon (By Invitation) ('RAF', 'Diversity', 'openbeam') 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.
Mar 23, 2023 05:30 PM RPS School Board Listening Session ('RPS', 'education') Families have always been children’s first and most influential teachers. Rochester Public Schools respects and values the vitally important contributions that parents and caregivers provide to help students be successful at home and at school. And they want to hear from you!
Mar 23, 2023 09:30 AM March 23, 2023 DMCC Board Executive Committee ('EDA', 'Entrepreneurship') Bryke Presentations; Video Recording; Takeaways
Mar 21, 2023 06:00 PM RCTC: Career and Technical Education Open House ('cte', 'Education', 'openbeam', 'rctc') CTE programs are the gateway to many high-demand, high-paying careers.
Mar 18, 2023 12:00 PM Covid-19 Vaccination, Wellness & Healings Circle ('HEALINGS', 'covid', 'community', 'news', 'commerce work product') $50 Gift card for each dose and booster
Mar 18, 2023 05:30 PM UMR Black Student Union: Ebony Night (For UMR Students, Staff/Faculty) ('diversity', 'openbeam', 'umr') Door Open 5:30 pm and the event starts at 6:00pm. Panel discussions and guest speakers
Mar 18, 2023 03:00 PM Community Discussion: Diversity Council ('Diversity', 'openbeam') Wondering what the future holds for the Diversity Council? Let's come together and create answers. In this community discussion facilitated by yours truly, Tawonda Burks on March 18, 2023, at 3-5 pm, we'll be exploring the future of one of our most impactful community organizations: The Diversity Council.
Mar 18, 2023 10:00 AM Culturally Responsive Business Startup Workshop ('Diversity', 'openbeam', 'Entrepreneurship') Managing Your Business and Local Support Services
Mar 16, 2023 04:30 PM CMRC March 2023 Meeting ('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'CMRC', 'openbeam', 'key', 'Diversity', 'cmrc') Topics include: Housing and CMRC Updates
Mar 16, 2023 01:00 PM Healthy Community Discussion ('Health', 'openbeam', 'governance') Mayor Norton is interested in coordinating a City-wide effort to be healthier! Please join her in brainstorming activities and events throughout the summer and fall. The discussion will include an opportunity to share what is already happening in our community as well as sharing ideas for partnering and promoting other’s activities.
Mar 14, 2023 10:00 AM RPS: March 2023 Monthly District Family Engagement Meeting ('rps', 'education', 'diversity', 'youth', 'openbeam', 'Education', 'cmrc') Topics: Family Engagement Success Sharing from RPS Sites; RPS Family Engagement and Parent Empowerment: Overview and Group Discussion; Family Engagement and Post-Secondary Readiness, School Counselors, and CTECH: Heather Hogen, Director of Post-Secondary Readiness; Family Engagement and the Olmsted County Bridge Collaborative: Amy Ward, Collaborative Coordinator ;
Mar 09, 2023 01:00 PM 2023 Co-design Leadership Training Session 2 Option 2 ('diversity', 'dmc', 'co-design') We will cover how to evaluate co-design processes, share back insights from the mini-design sprint, and building on those insights discuss how to initiate a co-design project.
Mar 09, 2023 07:30 AM 1Q 2023 March HAPP Meeting ('CHNA', 'community', 'CHAP', 'Health', 'openbeam') Quarterly Olmsted County Health Asessment & 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.
Mar 08, 2023 12:00 PM Social Mixer For BIPOC-Identifying Nonprofit Professionals () A networking event is open to anyone who self-identifies as black, indigenous, or a person of color working in the non-profit sector.
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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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Administration of Rochester's 3.12M award from Minnesota Main Street Economic Revitalization Program

(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 April 04, 2025



NAACP & AD MERG Homeownership & Wealth-Building

Rochester NAACP and AD MERG to Host Homeownership & Wealth-Building Workshop on April 12. This workshop aims to equip community members with the tools and knowledge needed to achieve homeownership and build generational wealth. The workshop will feature a panel discussion, wealth building strategies, educational resources, and Q & A session.

Last Updated April 03, 2025



2025 City of Rochester Infrastructure Construction Projects

April 2, 2025 – ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA – The City of Rochester has numerous construction projects planned for 2025. These projects have many benefits, including maintaining and replacing the City’s infrastructure and improving safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists.

Last Updated April 02, 2025



Persons Experiencing Homelessness

Rochester Police Department: Persons Experiencing Homelessness (PEH) Resource Impact Report

City and County Updates on Unsheltered Homelessness 

Last Updated April 02, 2025



Record Mayo Clinic DMC investment seen as other private development drops

 

Annual Report to DEED Prep 

PB Reporting

" 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 28, 2025



RPS 2025 Strategic Planning Updaters

2025 Strategic Planning Updaters

"Rochester Public Schools kicks off rebranding effort to gain an edge in a ‘competitive environment”

Last Updated March 27, 2025



Planning 2 Succeed: Rochester 2040 Comprehensive Plan Updates

City Council Study Session regarding strategic planning for the city

DMC Updates 

Last Updated March 27, 2025



SBDC Rochester, Spring 2025

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 March 26, 2025



Collider Mar 2025 News

Collider Cup

Collider Incubator

 

Last Updated March 23, 2025



Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Funding Opportunity

Strengthen collaborations to reduce and prevent substance use in communities. Drug-Free Communities Support Program: NEW (Year 1)

Last Updated March 21, 2025



Minority Business Academy

The MBA is an 8-week business and professional development program designed to equip minority entrepreneurs/individuals with the skills, resources, and connections they need to grow and succeed (offering business and professional development education).

Last Updated March 21, 2025



Olmsted County HRA Approval

Red Hawk Updates

Woodcrest: Olmsted County’s Housing and Redevelopment Authority board approved an up to $1.72 million loan to support the creation of eight new for-sale homes priced under $350,000 in southeast Rochester. 

Last Updated March 17, 2025



ISAIAH: Rochester Faith in MN Calendar and Strategic Missions

Mar 2025 News and Call for Actions

Feb 2025 News and Call for Actions

Jan 2025 Rochester Faith in MN Calendar and Strategic Missions

 

Last Updated March 14, 2025



Rotary Club Presidential Peace Conference

Update from a trip to Istanbul on behalf of Rotary Club as their annual Presidential Peace Conference in mid-Feb. Key topics included: 1) reducing polarization, 2) the role of technology and media in peacebuilding, and 3) the intersection of environmental issues with peace efforts that last.

 

Last Updated March 14, 2025



311 Service

March 11, 2025 – ROCHESTER, MINN. – The City of Rochester is excited to celebrate National 311 Day by highlighting its 311 service. Launched in October 2024, 311 is designed to make it easier for residents, businesses and visitors to connect with City services and access information.

Last Updated March 11, 2025



2025 Call for Proposals Proposal Deadline: March 18, 2025 (3 p.m. ET)

RWJF is launching the Local Data for Equitable Communities grant program that supports collecting, analyzing, and using data to catalyze action on timely issues within communities.

Last Updated March 09, 2025



Rochester International Relations Committee

1. 2025 Sister City Trips: Japan, Germany

2. Rochester Sister City Application (Roles and Responsibilities)

3. Sister Cities Relationship Logs

4. IRC Meeting Logs

Last Updated March 06, 2025



Build Wealth Housing Project Proposals

PB Reporting ROCHESTER — A pair of housing developments is seeking to help first-generation homebuyers start building wealth, rather than continuing a cycle tied to paying monthly rent.

Last Updated March 04, 2025



Link BRT a milestone project for Rochester

DMC Feb 2025 Board Meeting Memo 

City of Rochester Receives $84.92 Million Federal Grant for Transformative Link Bus Rapid Transit Project

LINK Progress Report to City Council 

Rochester eyes TIF to support Transit Village, Public Parking

March 2, 2025 Update per PB Reporting

Last Updated March 02, 2025



Mayo Clinic Study Participation Opportunity

 Breathing Study: Enhancing Brain and Mental Health through Breathing Practice

 

Last Updated February 28, 2025