Welcome to Olmsted County, MN

Olmsted County celebrated an important milestone on June 9, 2026, with the official groundbreaking of the new Materials Recovery Facility (MRF). Community leaders, staff, and partners from across the region came together to mark the start of construction. When finished, the MRF will sort and prepare recyclable materials here at home. The project will also help extend the life of the county’s current waste facilities and reduce our environmental footprint.

The Olmsted County Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA), in partnership with Olmsted County Veteran Services and the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV), is supporting the development of new affordable housing for veterans experiencing homelessness in Rochester.

Olmsted County Public Health Services (OCPHS) will host its annual rabies vaccination clinic on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. In addition to the one‑day clinic, OCPHS is offering a $20 rabies vaccination voucher program, available throughout the month of June.