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Past Events

Title End Date Modification Date Description
Rochester PRIDE May 21, 2022 05:00 PM May 21, 2022 11:37 AM
Riverfont: Ice Cream Social Walking Tour May 14, 2022 03:00 PM May 10, 2022 07:40 AM
Rochester Muslim Community Circle: Ramadan Dinner Apr 23, 2022 08:30 PM Apr 22, 2022 05:12 PM
RPS: District Family Engagement May 10, 2022 11:30 AM Dec 03, 2023 11:32 AM End of Year Review
Faith & Restorative Justice - Path to Healing May 09, 2022 08:00 PM May 05, 2022 08:50 AM
Using data to help people most impacted by COVID Apr 28, 2022 03:00 PM Apr 28, 2022 12:12 PM
October, 2022 CMRC General Meeting Oct 20, 2022 06:00 PM Oct 31, 2022 08:13 AM Topics include: Updates from City, County and RPS
June 16, 2022 CMRC General Meeting Jun 16, 2022 06:00 PM Oct 17, 2022 01:06 PM Topics include: Updates from City, County and RPS
April 2022 CMRC General Meeting Apr 21, 2022 06:00 PM May 04, 2022 10:46 AM Topics include: Updates from City, County and RPS
1st Annual AAPI Small Business Expo May 14, 2022 06:00 PM May 03, 2022 10:40 AM
UMR Summer Reconnect Jun 23, 2022 02:00 PM May 25, 2022 09:12 AM
RAEDI: Community-Led Financing Rountable Apr 13, 2022 10:00 AM Apr 11, 2022 10:35 AM
RPS: March 2022 Monthly District Family Engagement Meeting Mar 08, 2022 11:30 AM May 17, 2022 09:01 AM Crisis Center; Covid; Skyward 101; Internet Offerings; RPS Top 5 (mental health)
April Community of Health Apr 15, 2022 11:00 AM Aug 01, 2024 09:37 AM This month, we will offer updates on the co-design guide and training. For the remainder of the meeting, we will share the new focus and possibly name of the “Community for Health” workgroup based on previous meeting discussions and conversations with other DMC stakeholders.
April 2022: Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance Meeting Apr 13, 2022 11:30 AM Nov 14, 2023 10:16 AM
Juneteenth 2023 NAACP Rochester Branch Jun 17, 2023 05:00 PM Jun 16, 2023 11:28 AM Join us and the community for a fantastic fun filled family event with the community, sponsors, and community collaborators. Juneteenth is very important to the African American community, and a day to honor the emancipation of slavery back in 1865.
Juneteenth 2022 NAACP Rochester Branch Jun 18, 2022 05:00 PM May 31, 2022 09:09 AM
RPS Board Meeting: School Continous Improvement Plan Goals (SCIP) Aug 02, 2022 08:30 PM Aug 06, 2022 05:14 PM Topics Includ: RPS Planning for Purpose Strategy Document, Video Recording; Slide Deck) ; RPS Board Member Twitter Feed; References
May 2022 Housing Alliance May 11, 2022 11:30 AM Nov 14, 2023 10:16 AM Topic: Fee reduction education; Olmsted County Land Use Plan; Construction Updates; Sharing
2022 Minnesota Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit May 23, 2022 03:00 PM May 03, 2022 10:30 AM
YourClassical MPR and Rochester Civic Music: Bring the SING Dec 03, 2022 05:00 PM Dec 02, 2022 07:50 AM YourClassical MPR's fun, free event Bring the Sing is returning to Rochester! Minnesota Public Radio, Rochester Civic Music, Rochester Downtown Alliance and Threshold Arts are partnering to invite everyone in Rochester and Southeast Minnesota to join in YourClassical MPR’s Bring the Sing at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, in the Peace Plaza. Join with friends, family and neighbors in singing along with local musicians LaSonya Natividad, Dianna Parks, Mitch Stevenson, Eric Straubmuller and Chris Wessel in a mass rendition of many festive, well-known winter and holiday favorites.
RAF: Protection from online fraud and identify theft Mar 01, 2023 10:00 AM Feb 18, 2023 09:35 AM Rochester Area Foundation Virtual Coffee and Conversation
CMRC July 2023 Meeting Jul 20, 2023 06:00 PM May 12, 2024 08:13 AM Topics: Olmsted County Updates - Joint Study on Race and Racism impacts on BIPOC Health
Rochester Nonprofit Consortium Tech Group November 2019 Mtg Nov 20, 2019 01:00 PM Nov 16, 2019 10:59 AM
Rochester Fire Department Community Planning Session Nov 27, 2018 11:00 AM Oct 09, 2018 11:23 AM
C2C: Unlock Your Future Sep 08, 2024 02:00 PM Aug 31, 2024 11:36 AM Financial Aid Specialists will be available to help students complete the FAFSA
SE Minnesota Together: Welcoming and Inclusion Conversation Jul 15, 2020 03:00 PM Jul 14, 2020 08:47 AM
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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
Southeast Minnesota Community Mental Health and Wellness Conference May 05, 2025 08:30 AM - 02:30 PM — International Event Center 7333 Airport View Dr SW Rochester, MN 55902
507 Experience Day May 07, 2025 08:00 AM - 07:00 PM — Anywhere in the 507 (Phone) Area Code
Toward Equity in Public Spending: Intro to Participatory Budgeting May 14, 2025 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM — Virtual
Islam: Myths and Realities May 14, 2025 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM — Assisi Heights and via Zoom
Rochester Pride 2025 May 17, 2025 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM — Soldiers Memorial Field Park
Marking 10 Years of the DMC Initiative May 22, 2025 11:45 AM - 01:30 PM — Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area, 3rd Floor Ballroom
Cambodian Annual Picnic May 24, 2025 12:00 PM - 09:00 PM — Foster Arend
Coming to the Table 2025 National Gathering Jun 12, 2025 - Jun 15, 2025 — Radisson Hotel St. Paul Downtown 161 St. Anthony Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55103
Rochester NAACP 2025 Juneteenth Community Celebration Jun 14, 2025 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM — MLK Park
2025 Juneteenth Breakfast Jubilee Jun 19, 2025 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM — Empire Event Center
Upcoming events…
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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



City of Rochester 2026-2027 Budget Planning

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 April 24, 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



Rochester Public Library - Master Plan Study

Rochester City Council Study Session 4/1/42025

Post Bulletin Reporting

Last Updated April 16, 2025



Build Wealth Housing Project Proposals

City Council Home Ownership Program - Westbury Recommendation Action

PB Reporting:  Rochester’s nearly $4.4M seeks to grow housing opportunities; 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 April 11, 2025



RPS School Age Child Care Support

RPS School Board Meeting: School Age Child Care Apr 8 2025  School Board Presentation 

PB Reporting

Last Updated April 11, 2025



Vision 2050 Report and Next Steps

Press Release

Results Report with links to raw data and Copilot AI analyses

City Council Study Session

Last Updated April 08, 2025



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



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