Project Impact(s):
Civic Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Income, Neighborhood, Special Needs, Sustainability
This project is in Plan Phase
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Current Status
City for Good is coalition of eight Action Groups addressing deficiencies in the DMC plan: Living Wages, Transportation, Affordable Housing, Sustainability, Social Services, Education, Social Justice and Historic Preservation.
History: Start of Shadow- In- the-City-for-Good
During the spring of 2015, DMC was holding its final hearings. At about the same time Major Jim Frye from the Salvation Army had spoken with the Rochester Area Interfaith Leaders about his concerns related to DMC and how the Salvation Army’s community service buildings were not on the DMC map. Such services are critical services and many issues were raised regarding accessibility and the impact on social services by DMC.
These concerns were brought back to the Justice and Peace Ministry Team of Congregational Church UCC. After discussion, the team decided to appear before the final DMC meeting asking for a social impact statement, and they made plans for what would be the first In the Shadow of Growth Forums on June 17, 2015. Presenters were individuals from the community services area. With approximately 120 concerned community members in attendance, it was felt that a second forum would be held to gauge from those community members to see what direction the group would be from there.
So, a community group had started. In the meantime, several downtown church leaders had been meeting about the same issues. There group was called In the City for Good. The steering committee for the Forums met and chose to take on that name.
There are eight Action groups working with the issues of Living Wages, Transportation, Affordable Housing, Sustainability, Social Services, Education, Social Justice and Historic Preservation.
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Reports on: In City for Good (In the Shadow of Growth)
 YouTube Recordings, 2022 Candidate Forums: Mayor, City Council, School Board
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 March 2018 presentation to City for Good by Olmsted County Administrator
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At the October 5 C4G forum, Paul Flesinner talked about a national pilot project to stop generational poverty and what we need to do within the current system to accomplish this now.
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 June 15, 2017: In the City for Good Bi-Annual Meeting Presentations
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Other Community News and Reports having impacts on:
Civic Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Income, Neighborhood, Special Needs, Sustainability
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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Mayo Clinic re-names its diversity and inclusion office as ‘Office of Belonging’
Breathing Study: Enhancing Brain and Mental Health through Breathing Practice
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 Mobilizing Olmsted Voices for Equity (M.O.V.E.) team attending IAP2 Midwest Spring Conference
"Building relationships of trust with community members"
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 Press Release
Results Report with links to raw data and Copilot AI analyses
City Council Study Session
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 (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
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Mar 2025 Newsletter: End birthright citizenship?
Apr 2024 Braver Angels Newsletter: 2024 National Convention; National Debate: Should we be colorblind?
Listen to (and learn from) the other side
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 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.
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 1. 2025 Sister City Trips: Japan, Germany
2. Rochester Sister City Application (Roles and Responsibilities)
3. Sister Cities Relationship Logs
4. IRC Meeting Logs
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 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.
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 Journie Juneteenth Recognition: 2025 Mr. & Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Recognition Application and Sponsorship Opportunities
The Juneteenth Experience Event at Mayo Civic
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 City Council Study Session:
Video Recording Link
Presentation
Collaboration Commitment
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 DMCC Feb 2025 Meeting Accountability and Metrics engagement:
Presentation, Memo and Video Recording
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