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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

Planning 2 Succeed: Rochester 2040 Comprehensive Plan Updates
City Council Study Session regarding strategic planning for the city

DMC Updates

Last Updated March 27, 2025

SBDC Rochester, Spring 2025
SBDC Apr 2025 Business Workshops

SBDC Day and workshop opportunities: "If you have an upcoming business event or celebration, please let us know! We would love to stop by for a RIBBON CUTIING for any of your business." milestones:

Last Updated March 26, 2025

Collider Mar 2025 News

Collider Cup

Collider Incubator

Last Updated March 23, 2025

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Funding Opportunity
Strengthen collaborations to reduce and prevent substance use in communities. Drug-Free Communities Support Program: NEW (Year 1)

Last Updated March 21, 2025