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Olmsted County letter to federal legislators voices concern about potential Medicaid cuts

Olmsted County letter to federal legislators voices concern about potential Medicaid cuts

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Olmsted County letter to federal legislators voices concern about potential Medicaid cuts

  • News
  • Jun 25, 2025

The Olmsted County Board of Commissioners has sent a letter to federal legislators outlining the potential negative impacts of the budget reconciliation package known as the "Big Beautiful Bill." Included in the bill are significant cuts to social programs, like Medicaid. 

Sponsor a campsite at Chester Woods Park holiday light festival

Sponsor a campsite at Chester Woods Park holiday light festival

Local businesses invited to reserve sites for December drive-thru event

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Sponsor a campsite at Chester Woods Park holiday light festival

Local businesses invited to reserve sites for December drive-thru event

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  • Jun 18, 2025

Friends of Chester Woods, in partnership with Olmsted County volunteers, is excited to announce Employers of Olmsted Light Festival (E.L.F.) — a drive-thru holiday light experience taking place at Chester Woods Park over the first three weekends of December 2025. 

Olmsted County Parks and Trails - New department name

Olmsted County Parks and Trails - New department name

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Olmsted County Parks and Trails - New department name

Olmsted County is pleased to share that the department previously known as Olmsted County Parks is now officially Olmsted County Parks and Trails.

  • Olmsted County Parks and Trails launches survey and invites input on future of county parks
    Olmsted County Parks and Trails launches survey and invites input on future of county parks

    Olmsted County Parks and Trails launches survey and invites input on future of county parks

    Surveys will be accepted through August 31, 2025

    Olmsted County Parks and Trails launches survey and invites input on future of county parks

    Surveys will be accepted through August 31, 2025

    • News
    • Jun 25, 2025
    Olmsted County Parks and Trails logo

    Olmsted County is seeking public input to help shape the future of its parks through a community survey. The county is currently updating its park master plans and wants to ensure local voices are reflected in the process. 

    • Read more about Olmsted County Parks and Trails launches survey and invites input on future of county parks
  • Olmsted County letter to federal legislators voices concern about potential Medicaid cuts
    Olmsted County letter to federal legislators voices concern about potential Medicaid cuts

    Olmsted County letter to federal legislators voices concern about potential Medicaid cuts

    Olmsted County letter to federal legislators voices concern about potential Medicaid cuts

    • News
    • Jun 25, 2025
    Capitol in Washington, D.C.

    The Olmsted County Board of Commissioners has sent a letter to federal legislators outlining the potential negative impacts of the budget reconciliation package known as the "Big Beautiful Bill." Included in the bill are significant cuts to social programs, like Medicaid. 

    • Read more about Olmsted County letter to federal legislators voices concern about potential Medicaid cuts
  • Olmsted County shares tips to stay safe during heat advisory
    Olmsted County shares tips to stay safe during heat advisory

    Olmsted County shares tips to stay safe during heat advisory

    Olmsted County shares tips to stay safe during heat advisory

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    • Jun 20, 2025
    Thermometer showing a high temperature

    With the health and safety of community members a top priority, Olmsted County is reminding residents of ways to stay cool and safe during this weekend’s heat.

    • Read more about Olmsted County shares tips to stay safe during heat advisory
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