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Rochester City Council: Discussing the future and funding of the Day Center Jul 19, 2021 07:00 PM Jul 08, 2021 09:47 AM
Disrupting Poverty: United Way & Jeremiah Program Corporate Engagement Learning Opportunity Jul 15, 2021 01:00 PM Jul 08, 2021 08:42 AM This interactive event will highlight the cycle of generational poverty in Southeast Minnesota in three parts:
Human Stories / Putting Learning into Practice Jul 08, 2021 07:30 PM Jul 08, 2021 08:03 AM Listen to the stories of those in our community who experience prejudice and discrimination. Ask questions and apply the knowledge learned.
Fernbrook Family Center's Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Series Aug 03, 2021 04:50 PM Jul 08, 2021 07:56 AM This event is open and free to all community members and is supported by grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Human Services and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
VIRTUAL - Community Input: Cardiovascular Health & Diabetes 2030 MN Plan Jul 29, 2021 02:30 PM Jul 07, 2021 05:28 PM The Minnesota Department of Health and community partners are in the process of creating the first joint Cardiovascular Health and Diabetes 2030 Statewide Plan for Minnesota.
VIRTUAL - Community Input: Cardiovascular Health & Diabetes 2030 MN Plan Jul 27, 2021 10:30 AM Jul 07, 2021 05:26 PM The Minnesota Department of Health and community partners are in the process of creating the first joint Cardiovascular Health and Diabetes 2030 Statewide Plan for Minnesota.
Racism and the Economy: Focus on Criminal Justice Jul 13, 2021 02:00 PM Jul 05, 2021 10:09 AM
Human Library at Rochester Public Library In Support of Welcoming Week Sep 13, 2021 07:30 PM Sep 10, 2021 10:58 AM The Human Library of Southeastern Minnesota educates people using human experience, cultivating empathy in such a manner that differences, barriers, and prejudice fall away - we expose and nurture the spirit of humankind by building common understanding and connections.
Human Library In Support of RCTC LHW Sabbatical Project Feb 09, 2022 01:00 PM Feb 16, 2022 01:48 PM The Human Library of Southeastern Minnesota educates people using human experience, cultivating empathy in such a manner that differences, barriers, and prejudice fall away - we expose and nurture the spirit of humankind by building common understanding and connections.
Human Library City of Rochester Leadership Team Apr 06, 2022 10:00 AM Apr 01, 2022 01:15 PM The Human Library of Southeastern Minnesota educates people using human experience, cultivating empathy in such a manner that differences, barriers, and prejudice fall away - we expose and nurture the spirit of humankind by building common understanding and connections.
Rochester Rapid Transit Jun 29, 2021 01:00 PM Jun 28, 2021 11:31 AM
Leading in the Workplace Jul 15, 2021 09:00 AM Jul 10, 2021 07:57 AM
ROI of DEI by Diversity Crew Jul 23, 2021 03:00 PM Jul 02, 2021 09:05 AM
Age-Friendly Community Assessment Findings (Hosted by FSR) Jun 29, 2021 11:30 AM Jul 01, 2021 08:41 AM
Diversity Council 2021 Annual Celebration Aug 12, 2021 08:00 PM Aug 30, 2023 05:20 PM
2021 Juneteenth Jubliee Celebration Jun 19, 2021 06:00 PM Jun 15, 2021 10:55 AM
CMRC March 2023 Meeting Mar 16, 2023 06:00 PM Nov 15, 2023 07:41 AM Topics include: Housing and CMRC Updates
CMRC February 2023 Meeting (By Invitation) Feb 16, 2023 06:00 PM Nov 15, 2023 07:41 AM Updates from City, DMC and RPS; Collective Impact Projects: ComPASS, Rural Health, RCTC/Perkins; Olmsted County, Mayo, OMC: Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Dashboard
CMRC January 2023 Meeting Jan 19, 2023 06:00 PM Nov 15, 2023 07:41 AM Topics include: Olmsted County Community Health Needs Assessment, DEI Updates from Olmsted County, City of Rochester, RPS and DMC, RCTC- Perkins grant funding, cultural liaison and other collective grant potentials
CMRC December 2022 Meeting Dec 15, 2022 06:00 PM Nov 15, 2023 07:41 AM Topics include: RPS Family Engagement; Olmsted County: Statewide Health Improvement Partnership and DEI Community Corrections Services
CMRC April 2023 Meeting Apr 20, 2023 06:00 PM Apr 23, 2023 10:42 AM Topics include: City of Rochester/DMC Targeted Business and Workforce Participation Updates; DMC and City Updates
CMRC November 2022 Meeting: Special Topic, Olmsted County Joint Studies on Tackling Racism as a Public Health Issue Nov 17, 2022 06:00 PM Dec 19, 2022 11:10 AM Topics include: City, County, RPS Updates. Feature topics: Joint Studies on Tackling Racism as a Public Health Issue
CMRC December 16, 2021 Meeting Dec 16, 2021 06:00 PM Apr 16, 2024 09:09 AM Topics include: City of Rochester DEI planning updates; Rochester Public School Updates; Olmsted County Updates; CMRC Steering Committee (Engagement Tracker; CMRC goals)
CMRC May 2023 Meeting May 18, 2023 06:00 PM Sep 20, 2023 07:53 AM Three Rivers Affordable Housing Projects; Intercultural Center overview; CMRC Projects (ComPASS, RCTC/Perkins, Future of CMRC); partners updates
CMRC November Meeting Nov 18, 2021 06:00 PM Nov 20, 2021 10:50 AM Topics: Further CMRC engagement discussions "Olmsted County on the Joint Study regarding racism as a public health issue and concern"; SPARK Children's Museum; Updates from RPS, City of Rochester; Olmsted County
CMRC October Meeting Oct 21, 2021 06:00 PM Nov 20, 2021 07:08 AM Topics: Olmsted County on the Joint Study regarding racism as a public health issue and concern. Some helpful information from Diversity Council about focus groups being held by Rochester Public Library!
CMRC August 19 2021 Meeting Aug 19, 2021 06:00 PM Sep 28, 2023 07:44 AM Topics include: City of Rochester: Bloomberg Global City, Chateua, Parks & Rec); RPS: Mask policy, Step into learning, Teacher of the Year); Olmsted County: Info Kiosks; Welcoming Week; Senior Linkage Line; Medicare 101
CMRC 2021 Meeting Supporting Welcoming Week Sep 16, 2021 06:00 PM May 14, 2024 10:45 AM Topics include: Senior Linkage Line and Medicare; Project HEALINGS; Rochester Public Library Focus Groups; Co-design Model; United Way's 21 Day Equity Challenge; Updates from (City, County and RPS)
General CMRC July 2021 Meeting Jul 13, 2021 06:00 PM Oct 02, 2021 08:20 AM Topics include: Welcoming America; Sustainability / Resiliency taskforce updates
General CMRC June 2021 Meeting Jun 17, 2021 06:00 PM Oct 24, 2021 09:11 AM Topics include: Sustainability / Resiliencey taskforce updates and Rochester Police Department Updates
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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
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

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Audio Visual Technology Upgrade for Government Center

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PB Reporting Apr 21, 2025

 

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City of Rochester 2026-2027 Budget Planning

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Last Updated April 24, 2025



CAAL Ignite Grant

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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.

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Olmsted County M.O.V.E. News

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Lotus Health Foundation Wellness Symposium

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2025 Conference Materials

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American Lung Association Contract Opportunity

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

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Rochester Public Library - Master Plan Study

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Post Bulletin Reporting

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Build Wealth Housing Project Proposals

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RPS School Age Child Care Support

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Vision 2050 Report and Next Steps

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City Council Study Session

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Administration of Rochester's 3.12M award from Minnesota Main Street Economic Revitalization Program

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2025 City of Rochester Infrastructure Construction Projects

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Last Updated April 02, 2025



Persons Experiencing Homelessness

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Record Mayo Clinic DMC investment seen as other private development drops

 

Annual Report to DEED Prep 

PB Reporting

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RPS 2025 Strategic Planning Updaters

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