DMC - Destination Medical Center

05/12/2026

Rochester’s growth and momentum are gaining regional attention.

The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal recently featured Destination Medical Center in a cover story highlighting the progress made during DMC’s first 10 years — and the opportunities ahead for Rochester.

The story explores how investments in innovation, housing, public spaces, infrastructure, and transit are helping shape Rochester’s future and strengthen Minnesota’s global leadership in health care and life sciences.

Read the full story here:

Destination Medical Center's $5.6 billion initiative has generated record private investment and attracted developers like Mortenson and Ryan Cos. to reshape Rochester's downtown.

05/04/2026

This week is filled with tons of fun events like Ladies Night Out at Art Walk, LEGO Build-a-Thon, outdoor swing dancing, Mother's Day brunches, tiki pop-up, storytime and lots more!

➡ Event details: https://www.downtownrochestermn.com/what-to-do/calendar
🚗 Parking is FREE Downtown after 5pm and on weekends

04/16/2026

Air pollution comes from many everyday sources—vehicle emissions, industrial activity, wildfire smoke, and even gas-powered lawn equipment.

Understanding where it comes from helps us identify solutions and reduce impacts.

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

04/13/2026

This week is filled with tons of fun events!
Event details: https://www.downtownrochestermn.com/what-to-do/calendar

🚗 Parking is FREE Downtown after 5pm and on weekends

04/10/2026

Help shape the future of walking, rolling, and transit in Rochester.

Join Destination Medical Center and partners for a Walk & Roll Audit in the Kutzky Park neighborhood on April 18 (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.). Community members of all ages and abilities are invited to share real-time feedback on walkability, accessibility, and future LINK BRT stop locations along 1st Street SW.

Your input will help inform near-term improvements and long-term planning in partnership with the City of Rochester.

Register here:
https://familyservicerochester.wufoo.com/forms/2026-link-brtkutzsky-park-walk-roll-audit/

Additional details will be shared after registration. We hope to see you there—bring a friend!

03/02/2026

This week is filled with tons of fun events! Gather your family and friends or meet new friends Downtown.

Event details: https://www.downtownrochestermn.com/what-to-do/calendar
🚗 Parking is FREE Downtown after 5pm and on weekends

02/16/2026

This week is filled with tons of fun events!
Event details: https://www.downtownrochestermn.com/what-to-do/calendar
🚗 Parking is FREE Downtown after 5pm and on weekends

02/11/2026

In this Rochester Voices episode, Executive Director Patrick Seeb joined Mayor Kim Norton to discuss how Rochester continues to grow as a destination for health, innovation, and community investment. Together, they explored how bold local leadership and collaborative partnerships are shaping the city’s long-term future.

Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRz28TBroCU

01/29/2026

We are excited to welcome Green + the Grain to downtown Rochester and Peace Plaza.

This new location adds to the energy and vibrancy of our downtown, offering a fresh, health-forward dining option for residents, workers, and visitors. Green + the Grain is also a recipient of the Main Street Economic Revitalization Grant, which supports local businesses investing in our downtown and surrounding neighborhoods.

Learn more about Green + the Grain here:

When Tiffany Hauser first rolled her Green + the Grain food truck onto the streets of Minneapolis in 2014, she recognized an unmet need: fast, healthy food options in downtown business districts.

01/27/2026

Have lunch at the Historic Chateau Theatre!

We invite you to gather at the Chateau for a weekly pop-in lunch hour for community, conversation, and connection. Bring takeout or pack your own, join friends or meet someone new, and enjoy a slower midday moment together.

Come as you are, stay as long as you like, and help turn an ordinary meal into a moment of community. No cost, no program—just shared tables and good company. ✨

12/29/2025

This week is filled with fun events like new year's eve parties, storytime at the library, The Shabby Road Orchestra, winter yoga, a screen printing workshop and more ✨ If you have family or friends in town this week, don't forget to bring them to Peace Plaza to experience the magical canopy of lights!

Event details: https://www.downtownrochestermn.com/what-to-do/calendar
🚗 Parking is FREE Downtown after 5pm and on weekends