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Jan 31, 2023 11:55 PM Olmsted County Statewide Health Improvement Partnership Grant Deadline ('food', 'youth', 'Health', 'Financial Stress') Olmsted County Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) is announcing Community Partner Funding Awards for 2023. We have a goal of reaching new partners across the county and encourage you to review this information and apply! This year, all funding requests will be accepted only during the application process outlined below.
Jan 27, 2023 10:00 AM Project Community Connect ('Homelessness', 'Financial Stress') After a two-year absence, Project Community Connect – an event designed to provide services and resources for people who are homeless or struggling to make ends meet – is returning on Friday, January 27, 2023.
Jan 26, 2023 05:30 PM Mayo PM&R Human Library ('Diversity', 'openbeam', 'Human Library') Diversity Council Human Library Books Mayo PM&R Human Library
Jan 26, 2023 06:00 PM Third Judicial District: Juror Project Presentation () The motivation for hosting these presentations has been the continued lack of diversity of juries in southeast Minnesota, as shown by this recent report by the state-level Committee for Equity and Justice.
Jan 25, 2023 09:00 AM propel nonprofits: Building an Effective CEO & Board Chair Partnership ('governance',) It has often been said that a healthy relationship between the board chair and executive director/CEO goes a long way toward building an effective organization.
Jan 21, 2023 09:00 AM Global Market (Cooking Class, Small Business Training, Food & Deserts) ('food', 'Diversity', 'openbeam', 'Entrepreneurship') Rochester's cultural communities hosting family friendly winter activities. Come to experience authentic flavors and vibrant traditions.
Jan 21, 2023 10:00 AM Culturally Responsive Business Startup Workshop ('Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') Growing Your Business - Sales and Marketing
Jan 20, 2023 11:30 AM 125 Live Community Talks: RPS Superintendent Kent Pekel ('Education',) Community Talks Discuss topics relevant to 125 LIVE members and the Rochester community. Learn about your community, ask questions on issues, and share your input and your ideas for a better tomorrow. This time we will host Rochester School Superintendent- Kent Pekel.
Jan 19, 2023 04:30 PM CMRC January 2023 Meeting ('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'CMRC', 'openbeam', 'Diversity', 'cmrc') 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
Jan 18, 2023 12:00 PM How do you raise thousands of dollars at your fundraising event in mere minutes? ('npc',) The answer: An authentic and compelling ask! With 228 events completed as a team in 2022, join Fladeboe Advancement consultants, Kristin Kroll and Kate Pearce, as they share their best practices for creating an inspiring and effective mission-based ask at your next in-person, virtual, or hybrid event.
Jan 16, 2023 09:00 AM MLK Birthday: Rising Above Fear ('diversity', 'community') MLK Breakfast; Freedom March Rally; Commemorative Celebration & Birthday Party
Jan 13, 2023 12:00 PM Minority Owned Business Network -- Social Solutions: Lunch & Learn () A networking event for Minority Owned Businesses. - Keynote speaker - Business Education - Food & Beverage - Vendors
Jan 13, 2023 07:30 AM Mayor Norton to Host 2023 State of the City Event ('governance',) Mayor Kim Norton shares, “I encourage the community to join me for this event. The focus of this year’s State of the City will be on how we work together to create a vision for Rochester. We have so much to look forward to and opportunities to work on together.”
Jan 12, 2023 09:00 AM Southeast Minnesota Regional Housing Forum ('Housing', 'diversity', 'Financial Stress') Expert Panel on Regional Initiatives; Breakout Sessions on Important Regional Topics; Policy, Advocacy, and Legislative Updates
Jan 11, 2023 10:00 AM January 11, 2023 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) ('RAF', 'Housing', 'housing') Topics Include: Race & Racism as a Public Health Issue; BIPOC Home Ownership Report; Area Housing Report; Member Updates
Jan 10, 2023 10:00 AM RPS: January 2023 Monthly District Family Engagement Meeting ('rps', 'education', 'diversity', 'youth', 'openbeam', 'Education', 'cmrc') Topics: Family Engagement Success Sharing; Perspectives on RPS Family Engagement from a Latinx Parent; ACHLA and Family Engagement Minnesota Family Engagement Model
Jan 07, 2023 09:00 AM Global Market (Cooking Class, Small Business Training, Food & Deserts) ('food', 'Diversity', 'openbeam', 'Entrepreneurship') Rochester's cultural communities hosting family friendly winter activities. Come to experience authentic flavors and vibrant traditions.
Jan 07, 2023 10:00 AM Culturally Responsive Business Startup Workshop ('Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') Funding Your Business - Loans and Grants
Jan 07, 2023 08:00 AM How to be an Effective Board Member ('npc', 'governance') This training is designed to be an introduction to Board service for those joining a new board or those considering doing so. It is also a perfect refresher course for current nonprofit Board members.
Jan 06, 2023 12:00 PM MLK Jr Youth Poetry Contest Submission Deadline ('youth', 'Education', 'Diversity', 'Diversity Council') Each year Diversity Council hosts the MLK Youth Poetry Contest in southeastern Minnesota. Students from all over the region are invited to submit poems celebrating Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. This is the 14th year of Diversity Council's poetry contest, and the theme for this year’s contest is Dr. King’s quote: “People fail to get along because they fear each other; they fear each other because they don't know each other; they don't know each other because they have not communicated with each other.”
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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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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