Project Impact(s):
Children & Youth, Diversity and Inclusion, Immigration, Neighborhood, Recreation & Open Space
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Solution
The Meadow Park Initiative in Southeast Rochester is an emerging effort to build knowledge, skills, connections, partnerships, and leaders among diverse residents to collectively take action to advance their health and vibrancy. In less than a year since its launch in November 2018, the neighborhood and partners have opened an office and formed a leadership council; completed a neighborhood assessment; participated in Rochester’s A Litter Bit Better campaign; arranged with Meadow Park Apartments for more frequent garbage collection; partnered with HyVee to increase the availability of healthy foods including fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, and bread; and, established a soccer program with parent coaches and more than 50 youth.
Impacts
This intercultural neighborhood initiative creates community connectedness, fosters relationships, and reduces barriers through culturally appropriate activities and resident-driven efforts for the diverse Meadow Park residents. It brings Somali, Latino, African American, Asian, and Caucasian residents together to work on shared aspirations, with the long-term goal of improving the quality of living, education, and health outcomes of residents. |
Other Community News and Reports having impacts on:
Children & Youth, Diversity and Inclusion, Immigration, Neighborhood, Recreation & Open Space
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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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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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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RPS School Board Meeting: School Age Child Care Apr 8 2025 School Board Presentation
PB Reporting
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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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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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“Year About Youth” – Celebrating and Supporting Rochester’s Young People
The City of Rochester and Mayor Kim Norton are excited to once again participate in the League of Minnesota Cities’ (LMC) annual Mayor for a Day Essay Contest.
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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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