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Olmsted County, MN

Several additional projects will be funded by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) following the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners' approval on May 17, 2022.

The commissioners allotted $4.8 million to projects focused on mitigating COVID-19 impacts on vulnerable populations, public works, and county operations.

The direct balloting period for the May 24, 2022 special primary election begins Tuesday, May 17, 2022, and will continue through May 23, 2022, the last day of early absentee voting. Olmsted County and City of Rochester residents interested in running for city and county offices have until Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at 5 p.m. to submit their affidavit of candidacy to the filing officer.