Reduce the Rancor, Minnesota

Collaborators 

Lead Organization: Braver Angels

Contact: TBD ; Email: TBD ; Phone: TBD

Known/Likely Collaborators: Braver Angels ; MPR Regional Development Advisory Council Rochester (RDAC) ; University of Minnesota Rochester

Potential Collaborators:

Related Projects

Impacts 

Major Impact:  Civic Engagement

PlanScape Impacts :

Level 1: Civic Engagement, Commitment, CMRC, Governance/Public Policy, Mediation

Level 2:

DMC Impacts:

Community Health Impacts:

Type of Project

Programming, Tooling  

The Problem

Our national life -- from local schools to cities, towns, state legislatures and Congress -- has increasingly become a zone of disrespect and hostility, leading to paralysis in public policy and divisiveness in our communities, families, and friendship circles. Though Minnesota faces the same challenges, we have leaders and everyday citizens who know how to reduce the rancor and show other states how to do it. This does not mean giving up cherished values or policy beliefs. It means learning to disagree better, with respect rather than rancor. 

2024 National Convention

National Debate: Should we be colorblind?

Listen to (and learn from) the other side

Press Release: Olmsted County residents encouraged to apply for Restorative Practices Advisory Committee (RPAC)

Referendum to support: Strong Communities; Strong Schools; Strong Young People

PB Reporting on Referendum Efforts and Results

Support for: Drug and Alcohol Response Team (DART), CredibleMind, "Be in the Know Olmsted" Campaign

City Council Oct 2024 on DMC 2025 Budget

November 2024 Selma Film and Discussions

2024 Recognition: $1K Scholarship: 2024 Rochester H.S. Graduate: Application and Nomination, Sponsorship and Donation support, Facebook photos of 2024 Mr. and Miss Juneteenth

Vision 2050 AI-Powered Interactive Survey LINK

Mayor Norton Memo to the Public

City teammates providing an update on this work, specifically regarding legacy public infrastructure projects, Unbound, infrastructure investments and regulatory milestones.  

CMRC pausing public activities and investment potential white paper availability announcement.

3Q2024: July 2024 Admin Message and Reports

July 17, 2024 City of Rochester: Adopting a Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Development Assistance Agreement and the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants to revise the affordability covenants related to the 80% Units.

March and May 2023 reports to DMCC including video, documents and presentations. 

Home Ownership Creation Program - Prairie Ridge: "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, MN hereby approves the contribution of $4,000,000 to the Prairie Ridge development to support the creation of 201 for-sale homes via the Home Ownership Creation Program.

June 24, 2024 City Council Study Session: Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Audit per Goodenough 

Departmental Audit reports of: Human Resources; Rochester Public Library; Parks & Rec 

Volunteer Recruitment Effectiveness: What can advertising teach us? 

Volunteer Process Assessment 

SASSA to receive $1M from MN to train workers for high-demand employment. 

The funding is awarded under the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Targeted Populations Workforce Competitive Grant Program.