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Past and Future Events Log

 


 

Title Start Date Description
MPR Connects! Rochester Smash Boom Best Mar 15, 2025 12:30 PM This years’ will be super-fun!! Molly Bloom, host for Brains On! will be live in Rochester for a very fun, free, children-and-family-friendly afternoon in Rochester - MPR Connects presents Smash Boom Best live! with host Molly Bloom: A Brains On!
MPR Regional Advisory Council Sep 05, 2024 11:30 AM
MPR Connects Presents MPR News with Angela Davis Jun 06, 2024 05:15 PM June 6th, MPR Connects Presents MPR News with Angela Davis. 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, The Chateau Theatre.
Tenth Annual Earthfest Export May 04, 2024 09:00 AM While the impacts of climate change are increasingly coming into focus in Minnesota, many of us are left wondering how we can help accelerate action and solutions to the challenges of climate change. From collective action to developing a climate solutions mindset, this talk will explore the multitude of opportunities we all have to help accelerate climate action in our communities, and beyond.
Skills for Disagreeing Better Convened by Braver Angels, MPR and UMR Apr 24, 2024 06:00 PM • More understanding of the values and concerns of people who differ from you politically • Better skills for listening in a way so that the other person feels heard • Better skills for sharing viewpoints in a way the other person might hear -- even if they disagree
MPR Rochester RDAC Spring 2024 Meeting; Chandra Kavati, Senior Vice President, Chief Partnerships & Revenue Officer. Mar 28, 2024 12:00 PM Topics include: Quarterly updates Possible Topics;
MPR Rochester RDAC 3Q 2023 Meeting Sep 14, 2023 11:30 AM Our speaker is Liwanag Ojala, the Senior Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer at American Public Media Group.
MPR Connects Presents Appetites in Greater Minnesota – Rochester! Jun 16, 2023 05:30 PM MPR Connects will feature Tom Crann talking in-person with Sammi Loo, owner of Ootori Sushi and Mezza 9 café in Rochester, Minnesota. Tom and Sammi will talk flavors, recipes and advice. Learn more about Sammi and her journey through her food career. Sammi will share her favorite vegan sushi recipe and demonstrate her sushi rolling technique! Tastings will be available.
MPR: TALKING VOLUMES WITH DREW BROCKINGTON May 06, 2023 02:00 PM Minnesota Public Radio and the Star Tribune are proud to announce a special spring series of Talking Volumes. We are taking Talking Volumes on the road with two special events in Greater Minnesota. These special Talking Volumes pop-up events will be hosted by award-winning journalist Kerri Miller.
MPR Regional Development Advisory Council 2023 (RDAC) Spring Meeting Mar 07, 2023 12:30 PM Public is welcome to attend to learn about MPR activities and meet featured speaker. This month speaker is Heather Riddle, Senior VP and Chief Development Officer of American Public Media Group (APMG) parent organization of Minnesota Public Radio®, and Southern California Public Radio.
Q3 2022 MPR Regional Deveopment Advisory Committee Sep 14, 2022 12:30 PM Featuring Duchesne Drew, Senior Vice President of American Public Media Group and President of Minnesota Public Radio as part of his tour of Greater Minnesota MPR Regional Network and Brandt Williams: North Star Journey initiative from MPR
MPR: Implicit Bias Workshop for Regional District Advisory Committee Members Jun 07, 2022 09:00 AM
MPR Rochester RDAC Spring 2022 Meeting Mar 15, 2022 12:00 PM Little Moments Count focuses on the critical importance of early brain development in children during the first three years of life.
MPRNews In Focus: Celebrating Intersectional Identities with Minnesota's LGBTQ+ Communities Feb 23, 2022 12:00 PM Join MPR News for In Focus: Celebrating Intersectional Identities within Minnesota’s LGBTQ+ Communities, a virtual community conversation, sponsored by UCare
MPR Presents MN Diverse Communities Lunch and Learn Oct 12, 2021 12:00 PM
MPR - Rochester Advisory Committee Fall Meeting Oct 13, 2020 11:00 AM
MPR Connects: MPR chief meteorologist Paul Huttner Oct 14, 2019 05:15 PM
Asian American photographers discussing their work Jun 08, 2019 07:00 PM
MPR Conversations on the Creative Economy: Rochester's Next Generation of Medical Entrepreneurs May 07, 2019 05:30 PM What does it take to encourage and nurture innovative thinking in organizations? Join host Chris Farrell and members of Minnesota's creative and business community for these exciting happy-hour networking and broadcast events.
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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
Women’s History Mar 20, 2025 04:30 PM - 07:30 PM — Rochester Area Foundation, 12, Elton Hills Dr. NW, Rochester, MN
Free Training: Build A Private AI to Support Your Needs Mar 29, 2025 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM — University of MN, Robert J. Joines Urban Research
DMC 2025 Real Estate Development and Investment Summit Apr 16, 2025 09:30 AM - 03:00 PM — Mayo Civic Center
2025 Community of Wellness: Symposium & Gala Apr 17, 2025 08:00 PM - 05:00 PM — Mayo Civic Center / Rochester, MN
RCTC 2025 Administrative Professionals Conference Apr 23, 2025 08:00 AM - 03:30 PM — RCTC Heinz Center
Leave No One Behind Apr 27, 2025 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM — Christ United Methodist Church
507 Experience Day May 07, 2025 08:00 AM - 07:00 PM — Anywhere in the 507 (Phone) Area Code
The Minnesota Juneteenth Experience Jun 07, 2025 12:00 PM - 06:00 PM — Mayo Civic Center
Upcoming events…
Community News

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ISAIAH: Rochester Faith in MN Calendar and Strategic Missions

Mar 2025 News and Call for Actions

Feb 2025 News and Call for Actions

Jan 2025 Rochester Faith in MN Calendar and Strategic Missions

 

Last Updated March 14, 2025



Rotary Club Presidential Peace Conference

Update from a trip to Istanbul on behalf of Rotary Club as their annual Presidential Peace Conference in mid-Feb. Key topics included: 1) reducing polarization, 2) the role of technology and media in peacebuilding, and 3) the intersection of environmental issues with peace efforts that last.

 

Last Updated March 14, 2025



311 Service

March 11, 2025 – ROCHESTER, MINN. – The City of Rochester is excited to celebrate National 311 Day by highlighting its 311 service. Launched in October 2024, 311 is designed to make it easier for residents, businesses and visitors to connect with City services and access information.

Last Updated March 11, 2025



2025 Call for Proposals Proposal Deadline: March 18, 2025 (3 p.m. ET)

RWJF is launching the Local Data for Equitable Communities grant program that supports collecting, analyzing, and using data to catalyze action on timely issues within communities.

Last Updated March 09, 2025



Rochester International Relations Committee

1. 2025 Sister City Trips: Japan, Germany

2. Rochester Sister City Application (Roles and Responsibilities)

3. Sister Cities Relationship Logs

4. IRC Meeting Logs

Last Updated March 06, 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



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