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Olmsted County compost program accepted into U.S. Composting Council’s Standard for Testing Assurance Program

Olmsted County compost program accepted into U.S. Composting Council’s Standard for Testing Assurance Program

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Olmsted County compost program accepted into U.S. Composting Council’s Standard for Testing Assurance Program

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  • Feb 10, 2026

This designation reflects Olmsted County’s commitment to producing a high-quality compost product through rigorous testing, monitoring, and quality control practices. 

Southeast Regional Crisis Center to change service hours effective February 21, 2026 

Southeast Regional Crisis Center to change service hours effective February 21, 2026 

Southeast Regional Crisis Center logo - modified

Southeast Regional Crisis Center to change service hours effective February 21, 2026 

  • News
  • Feb 4, 2026

Effective Saturday, February 21, 2026, the Southeast Regional Crisis Center (SERCC) will begin new service hours which will be 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.

Olmsted County Strategic Plan – 2025 Progress Report now available!

Olmsted County Strategic Plan – 2025 Progress Report now available!

Olmsted County Strategic Plan 2025 Progress Report

Olmsted County Strategic Plan – 2025 Progress Report now available!

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  • Jan 23, 2026

We are pleased to share some examples of progress in 2025 toward our strategic priorities in our Olmsted County Strategic Plan 2025 Progress Report.  

  • Olmsted County compost program accepted into U.S. Composting Council’s Standard for Testing Assurance Program
    Olmsted County compost program accepted into U.S. Composting Council’s Standard for Testing Assurance Program

    Olmsted County compost program accepted into U.S. Composting Council’s Standard for Testing Assurance Program

    Olmsted County compost program accepted into U.S. Composting Council’s Standard for Testing Assurance Program

    • News
    • Feb 10, 2026
    Compost turning

    This designation reflects Olmsted County’s commitment to producing a high-quality compost product through rigorous testing, monitoring, and quality control practices. 

    • Read more about Olmsted County compost program accepted into U.S. Composting Council’s Standard for Testing Assurance Program
  • Olmsted County secures $2 million in federal funding for proposed interchanges at Trunk Highway 14 and County State Aid Highways 3 and 5
    Olmsted County secures $2 million in federal funding for proposed interchanges at Trunk Highway 14 and County State Aid Highways 3 and 5

    Olmsted County secures $2 million in federal funding for proposed interchanges at Trunk Highway 14 and County State Aid Highways 3 and 5

    Olmsted County secures $2 million in federal funding for proposed interchanges at Trunk Highway 14 and County State Aid Highways 3 and 5

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    • Feb 10, 2026
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    Olmsted County has secured $2 million in federal funding to advance the design and environmental review of two planned interchanges along Trunk Highway 14 in Byron, marking a significant step toward improved safety and mobility.

    • Read more about Olmsted County secures $2 million in federal funding for proposed interchanges at Trunk Highway 14 and County State Aid Highways 3 and 5
  • Southeast Regional Crisis Center to change service hours effective February 21, 2026 
    Southeast Regional Crisis Center to change service hours effective February 21, 2026 

    Southeast Regional Crisis Center to change service hours effective February 21, 2026 

    Southeast Regional Crisis Center to change service hours effective February 21, 2026 

    • News
    • Feb 4, 2026
    Southeast Regional Crisis Center logo - modified

    Effective Saturday, February 21, 2026, the Southeast Regional Crisis Center (SERCC) will begin new service hours which will be 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.

    • Read more about Southeast Regional Crisis Center to change service hours effective February 21, 2026 
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