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Trailside Apartments to serve seniors with affordable housing in Olmsted County

A sign for Trailside Apartments with the building in the background

Trailside Apartments to serve seniors with affordable housing in Olmsted County

News
Sep 22, 2025

Olmsted County celebrated the ribbon-cutting and grand opening of Trailside Apartments, located at 1001 Mayowood Road SW in Rochester, on September 22, 2025. The new development provides 36 affordable rental units for individuals aged 55 and older.

Olmsted County sets preliminary levy for 2026

Olmsted County sets preliminary levy for 2026

News
Sep 17, 2025

At the September 16, 2025 Olmsted County Board of Commissioners meeting, the board certified the preliminary 2026 levy for Olmsted County and the Olmsted County Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA). The 2026 preliminary property tax levy for Olmsted County and the HRA combined totals $147,282,183. This will be funded with county and HRA property taxes of $141,713,639 and $5,568,544, respectively.

Reminder: Second half 2025 property tax payments due October 15

News
Sep 15, 2025

Property tax reminder: The second half of real and personal property taxes are due October 15, 2025. Learn about convenient payment options—online, by mail, phone, in person, and more.

Olmsted County 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment report released
Olmsted County 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment report released

Mental health, access to care, and food security identified as priorities
Olmsted County 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment report released

Mental health, access to care, and food security identified as priorities
- News
- Oct 7, 2025
The 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) report, detailing Olmsted County’s health priorities, is now available to the public. The 2025 CHNA identified three priority issues that significantly impact health: mental health, access to care, and food security.
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PRL closing for several hours on October 8
PRL closing for several hours on October 8
PRL closing for several hours on October 8
- News
- Oct 3, 2025
On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, Property Records and Licensing services at the Government Center will be unavailable from 8 a.m.–11 a.m. due to a staff development event.
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Olmsted County monitors federal government shutdown
Olmsted County monitors federal government shutdown
Olmsted County monitors federal government shutdown
- News
- Sep 30, 2025
The federal government has shut down after Congress did not reach a funding agreement by midnight on September 30. Most county services and federally supported programs will continue without interruption in the short term. Olmsted County will keep residents updated if the shutdown continues for a longer period.
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