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Applications open for Olmsted County cannabis microbusiness registrations

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Applications open for Olmsted County cannabis microbusiness registrations

News
Jun 9, 2025

Olmsted County is now accepting applications for cannabis microbusiness registrations, marking a significant step in the county's implementation of Minnesota's adult-use cannabis legislation. The application window opens today, June 9, 2025, and will remain open for 10 business days, closing on June 20, 2025.

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.

Government Center improvement projects begin May 2025

Outside of Olmsted County Government Center

Government Center improvement projects begin May 2025

News
May 6, 2025

The City of Rochester and Olmsted County are coordinating a series of Government Center Improvement Projects over the spring and summer of 2025. The work will include both indoor and outdoor upgrades to enhance safety, accessibility, and sustainability throughout the Government Center.

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
- News
- Jun 20, 2025
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.
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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
Sponsor a campsite at Chester Woods Park holiday light festival

Local businesses invited to reserve sites for December drive-thru event
- News
- 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.
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Olmsted County offices closed June 19, 2025
Olmsted County offices closed June 19, 2025
Olmsted County offices closed June 19, 2025
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- Jun 17, 2025
Olmsted County offices will be closed Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of Juneteenth. Regular business hours will resume Friday, June 20, 2025. Olmsted County parks will remain open on June 19.
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