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Start Date Title Description Tags
Dec 03, 2018 12:00 PM Human Library at International Day of Persons with Disabilities ('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'human library')
Nov 18, 2018 12:30 PM Journey of Building Relationships through Mutual Respect and Understanding ('compassion', 'Culture', 'diversity', 'faith')
Oct 28, 2018 02:00 PM Nineth Annual Journey of Peace: Voices of Hope ('compassion', 'faith', 'diversity')
Oct 26, 2018 06:30 PM New Immigrant and Refugee Visions ('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'immigrant')
Oct 24, 2018 10:30 AM 2018 Minnesota KIDS COUNT Data Book Release (Rescheduled) ('diversity', 'immigrant', 'youth', 'CNG', 'childcare')
Oct 16, 2018 07:00 AM Cradle to Career - Community Report Card ('youth', 'education', 'diversity')
Oct 12, 2018 06:00 PM Free Live Theater! (Public Theater NY, Guthrie Theater, Rochester Diversity Council) ('Culture', 'arts', 'diversity', 'Diversity Council')
Sep 27, 2018 07:00 PM Creating a "Livable Community for all ages ('housing', 'diversity')
Sep 22, 2018 08:00 AM Women and Spirituality Conference ('faith', 'diversity')
Sep 19, 2018 05:00 PM Women on Wednesdays: Let's Talk, Boomers & Millennials ('youth', 'diversity')
Sep 11, 2018 05:30 PM Envisioning 21st Century City - September 2018 Lessons from Dubai, Diversity Council Fundraising Event ('global', 'education', 'diversity', 'Diversity Council')
Aug 18, 2018 05:30 PM RPS School Board Study Session: Equity Efforts and Data Needs ('youth', 'education', 'diversity')
Aug 14, 2018 08:00 AM August 2018 Community Health Forum ('poverty', 'Civic Equity', 'diversity', 'community health')
Aug 03, 2018 10:00 AM Multicultural Networking Group Discussions ('Culture', 'diversity', 'networking')
Aug 01, 2018 05:30 PM Diversity Council Annual Celebration: Across Generations ('Culture', 'diversity')
Jul 11, 2018 10:00 AM Prosperity Initiative Minority Business Conference - Rochester ('job', 'diversity', 'workforce')
May 17, 2018 05:00 PM Diversity Council @ Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans ('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'governance')
Apr 28, 2018 10:00 AM 43rd Annual World Festival ('Culture', 'diversity', 'immigrant')
Feb 22, 2018 07:00 AM Cradle to Career - Plan for the Future Cradle to Career - Plan for the Future by The Rotary Clubs of Rochester and United Way of Olmsted County ('diversity', 'education', 'community engagement')
Feb 14, 2018 08:30 AM Culture First: Building An Inclusive Workplace Workshop The Southern Minnesota Disability Employment Network is excited to host Anne Phibbs, PhD as our workshop presenter. Anne is the founder and president of Strategic Diversity Initiatives. ('diversity', 'workforce')
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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
RPS March 2025 Family Engagement Meeting: Respectful Conversations Workshop Mar 11, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Northrop Community Education Center
507 Experience Kick-off Supper (RSVP Required) Mar 11, 2025 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM — Empire Event Center
Rochester Housing Alliance Mar 12, 2025 Mar 12, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Family Unity and DEIA in Our Current Climate Mar 12, 2025 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
1Q 2025 County Health Assessment and Planning Partnership (HAPP) Mar 13, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Student Art Show Mar 13, 2025 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM — Gallery 24, 120 Elton Hills Dr. NW #100
Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day! Mar 15, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM — History Center of Olmsted County
MPR Connects! Rochester Smash Boom Best Mar 15, 2025 12:30 PM - 03:00 PM — Peace Plaza, 15 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55902
United Way of Olmsted County Centennial Gala Mar 15, 2025 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM — J. Powers at the Hilton in Downtown Rochester
Women’s History Mar 20, 2025 04:30 PM - 07:30 PM — Rochester Area Foundation, 12, Elton Hills Dr. NW, Rochester, MN
Upcoming events…
Community News

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Mayor Kim Norton Participates in 93rd U.S. Conference of Mayors

Mayor Communications  

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 March 07, 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


City of Rochester Shares Results of National Community Survey

The National Research Center (NRC) and City teammates shared Rochester’s results of the 2024 National Community Survey (NCS) at the February 24 Study Session.

Last Updated February 28, 2025


About Youth

“Year About Youth” – Celebrating and Supporting Rochester’s Young People

The City of Rochester and Mayor Kim Norton are excited to once again participate in the League of Minnesota Cities’ (LMC) annual Mayor for a Day Essay Contest.  

Last Updated February 27, 2025


ISAIAH: Rochester Faith in MN Calendar and Strategic Missions

Feb 2025 News and Call for Actions

Jan 2025 Rochester Faith in MN Calendar and Strategic Missions

 

Last Updated February 24, 2025


Chateau Theatre Upkeep

Feb 6, 2025 DMCC 

Feb 3, 2025 City Council Proceedings

PB Reporting  

Last Updated February 16, 2025


Housing Stats 5 Year Summary 2020 - 2025

5 Year Housing Demand vs Supply (Production)

Rochester, Olmsted County, and Township Production 

Avg Demand vs Avg Production Shortfall

Last Updated February 15, 2025


Minnesota Selected for National Cohort Around Dual Enrollment Policy

Saint Paul, MN – Minnesota is one of seven states selected to join The Next Phase of Dual Enrollment Policy Cohort, a new initiative from the College in High School Alliance (CHSA) that seeks to advance dual enrollment policies across the nation. The cohort also includes New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Virginia, and Washington.

Last Updated February 14, 2025


Journie 2025 Activities

Journie Juneteenth Recognition: 2025 Mr. & Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Recognition Application and Sponsorship Opportunities

The Juneteenth Experience Event at Mayo Civic 

 

Last Updated February 13, 2025


Peace Plaza paver adjustment plan

City Council Study Session PB Reporting

DMCC Board Meeting Proceedings  

Public Media Reporting: Post Bulleting, Star Tribune

 

Last Updated February 12, 2025


City SUPPORTING TRANSFORMATION - BOLD Unbound

City Council Study Session:

Video Recording Link

Presentation

Collaboration Commitment

Last Updated February 11, 2025


Vision 2050 Report and Next Steps

Press Release

Results Report

City Council Study Session

Last Updated February 11, 2025


Prenatal to Age 3 Network Strategy Refinement

Seeking feedback to refine network's chosen strategy.:

1. Collaborative Care Models: Expand access to doulas and peer supports 2. Community-Based Outreach: Strengthen community-based support groups and networks 3. Culturally Competent Care: Create trauma informed care protocols 4. Transportation Assistance: Leverage existing community transportation systems

Last Updated February 09, 2025


Accountability and Metrics

DMCC Feb 2025 Meeting Accountability and Metrics engagement:

Presentation, Memo and Video Recording

Last Updated February 08, 2025


DMC Equitable Economic Development

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 February 07, 2025


DMC Feb 2025 Key Topics

Feb 2025 DMC Board Meeting Key Topics:

Annual Report; Metrics and Accountability; 2nd Street SW Public Realm Enhancement; Public/Private Collaboration to advance City for Health brand; Video Recording

Last Updated February 06, 2025


City Council Approval of Seneca Site for Sports Complex

Authorizing finalization of negotiations with Seneca Foods Corporation to purchase the approximately 160 acres of property in the amount of $5,000,000 for the Rochester Sports and Recreation Complex, to be finalized by survey of the property.

PB Reporting

Last Updated February 04, 2025


2024 – 2026 OLMSTED COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CHIP)

A Collaborative Community Effort Led by: Olmsted County Public Health Services, Olmsted Medical Center, and Mayo Clinic

The Community Health Assessment and Planning (CHAP) Process is about improving the health and well-being of residents in Olmsted County. Every three years the community conducts a health needs assessment to determine Olmsted County’s health priorities; formulate a plan to address the needs; and publish an annual progress report. Olmsted County Public Health Services, Mayo Clinic, and Olmsted Medical Center engage with diverse partners across our community to lead this process.

Last Updated January 31, 2025