DMC - Destination Medical Center

10/21/2026

Turn your business idea into action with How to Start a Business, Part 1 & 2. Join Ayodeji Oyebola for free, two-part training designed for aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs. Learn the basics of registration, marketing, funding, business banking, bookkeeping, taxes, and getting paid.

📅 Thursdays, October 22 and October 29, 2026 | 6–8 p.m. Central each evening
📍 SBDC Classroom, 221 1st Ave. SW, 6th floor of the MN BioBusiness building, Rochester
In person | Free and open to all

Thank you to our partner Destination Medical Center (DMC) for supporting this workshop.

Open either event for the course registration link:
Part 1 — October 22: https://www.facebook.com/events/2340599026770537/
Part 2 — October 29: https://www.facebook.com/events/2163530214576359/

10/19/2026

Olmsted County wants your feedback! Please take a few moments to share your thoughts about our county website (www.olmstedcounty.gov).

The survey is available in three languages and will remain open through November 20, 2026.

Olmsted County encourages all community members to share their experiences and help shape the future of online county services.

www.olmstedcounty.gov/2026survey

10/19/2026

How do we know the data is accurate?

The Air Quality Alliance uses a robust local sensor network, validation studies, and transparent public reporting to provide data you can trust.

To learn more, visit: https://airqualityalliance-gis-olmsted.hub.arcgis.com/

09/28/2026

Learn how to ride Rochester Public Transit with confidence!

Students and community members are invited to Travel Training Day to plan a real trip, learn how to use the Transit app, identify the correct route and bus stop, understand transit schedules, learn how to pay fares, and practice with an RPT bus on site.

• Friday, October 2
• 4–7 p.m.
• John Marshall High School
Then, put what you learned into action during RPT’s system-wide fare-free day!

Learn more about routes: rochestermn.gov/transit

Participating in Week Without Driving? Make the pledge and choose three trips to try without driving: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/bS9DBZs1gZ

09/23/2026

What’s it like to get around Rochester without driving? During Week Without Driving, October 1–8, try replacing at least three trips you would normally drive with walking, rolling, biking, transit or another option.

What worked? What was difficult? Your experience can help Rochester better understand how people get around. Take the pledge and share what you learned through the City’s post below.

One in three people in the US does not drive. Week Without Driving, October 1 to 8, invites those of us who do to find out what that is like. Replace three trips. Share what you learned. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/bS9DBZs1gZ

Find here more information: https://www.rochestermn.gov/news/posts/week-without-driving-october-1-8-2026/

09/02/2026

Air quality affects respiratory health, heart health, and overall well-being.

Local data helps us better understand risks, reduce exposure, and take informed action to protect our community.

To learn more, visit: https://airqualityalliance-gis-olmsted.hub.arcgis.com/

DMC - Destination Medical Center City of Rochester, MN Government

07/29/2026

More people are choosing to call downtown Rochester home—and that growth benefits our entire community.

Approximately 1,600 housing units are currently in some stage of development in and near downtown. More downtown residents mean more neighbors supporting local restaurants and shops, more people enjoying our parks and public spaces, and more activity throughout the day and evening.

DMC EDA Executive Director Patrick Seeb recently joined News-Talk 1340 KROC AM & 96.9 FM's Andy Brownell on Rochester Today to talk about the demand for downtown housing, the importance of offering a range of housing options, and what this continued growth means for Rochester.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/downtown-rochesters-housing-boom/id1510796395?i=1000778264404

07/28/2026

Please join us in welcoming Cindy M. to the DMC team!

Cindy started in June of 2026 as Communications Coordinator at DMC Economic Development Agency, providing administrative support for the Executive Director and DMC EDA staff.

Cindy spent over 34 years with Mayo Clinic in progressive roles. Starting in Orthopedic Surgery, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, and then Hospice as an Administrative Assistant.

When asked what she likes about working downtown at DMC, Cindy said, "It's very busy, the people are always upbeat. The place has a certain momentum, an energy that moves you forward. I walked around the block the other day to clear my head. There was a person playing jazz in Peace Plaza, the sun was shining... it was so peaceful, and I said to myself, I GET to live here! I find something everyday at DMC that brings me joy."

07/14/2026

Meet DMC Intern Lilly Sundsbak from Rochester, MN!

School/Major:
Columbia College Chicago / Major: Illustration (with Minors in Graphic Design and Animation)

What drew you to the DMC internship?
I’ve always been deeply interested in how public art can shape communities and activate urban spaces. DMC’s emphasis on thoughtful, large-scale economic and community development felt like the perfect place to explore how art and strategy intersect on a city-wide level.

What are you most excited to work on?
I am incredibly excited to help build out the strategic framework for a potential Rochester mural program. Getting to structure something that will guide public art for the community is a dream project.

What’s something you hope to learn during your time here?
I hope to gain a deeper understanding of the administrative and structural sides of public art, specifically how funding, community frameworks, and city strategy come together to make massive creative projects possible.

How does this internship align with your career goals?
My long-term goal is to work in creative direction, working with both high-level strategy and visual graphics. Learning how to scale community themes into a structured designs gives me invaluable experience leading large-scale creative initiatives.

What’s one fun fact about you that most people don’t know?
I recently got to design an official digital race poster for a Formula 1 team (Visa Cash App RB) for the Canadian Grand Prix! I love motorsport design and team car liveries for fun!

07/08/2026

Air quality isn’t the same every day or every season.
From summer ozone to winter conditions and wildfire smoke, tracking trends over time helps us prepare and respond.

To learn more, visit: https://airqualityalliance-gis-olmsted.hub.arcgis.com/