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Mask requirement in Olmsted County buildings effective August 4, 2021

Mask requirement in Olmsted County buildings effective August 4, 2021

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Aug 3, 2021

Effective August 4, 2021, all Olmsted County employees and visitors will be required to wear facial coverings in Olmsted County government buildings. This mask requirement will be in place until further notice.

Olmsted County Board of Commissioners approves initial use of almost $20 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds

Olmsted County Board of Commissioners approves initial use of almost $20 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds

News
Aug 3, 2021

Olmsted County commissioners approved a plan to spend $19,960,000 million of federal American Rescue Plan Act state and local recovery dollars.

COVID-19 local response efforts

A Community of Immunity.

COVID-19 local response efforts

A Community of Immunity.

Learn more about Olmsted County's local response efforts to COVID-19. View information on testing, the COVID vaccine, and more.

County news

Olmsted County Board of Commissioners approves initial use of almost $20 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds
Olmsted County Board of Commissioners approves initial use of almost $20 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds
- News
- Aug 3, 2021
Olmsted County commissioners approved a plan to spend $19,960,000 million of federal American Rescue Plan Act state and local recovery dollars.
- Read more about Olmsted County Board of Commissioners approves initial use of almost $20 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds
County and city collaborate to address homelessness
County and city collaborate to address homelessness
- News
- Aug 2, 2021
Olmsted County and the City of Rochester have been and are continuing to work collaboratively, using best practices to address housing needs and homelessness in the community. In recent years the city and the county have invested funds to provide emergency shelter and long-term housing stability for community members experiencing homelessness. In addition, the partnership, which includes community partners, has plans to maintain and improve services and systems to support residents.
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Olmsted County reaches level of COVID-19 substantial community transmission, recommends masking indoors
Olmsted County reaches level of COVID-19 substantial community transmission, recommends masking indoors
- News
- Aug 2, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Minnesota Department of Health have recently issued a new classification system for when face coverings are recommended indoors to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Olmsted County has now reached the threshold for when these recommendations go into effect.
- Read more about Olmsted County reaches level of COVID-19 substantial community transmission, recommends masking indoors

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Upcoming events

Wednesday Farmers Market
- Aug 4, 2021, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Aug 11, 2021, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Aug 18, 2021, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Aug 25, 2021, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Sep 1, 2021, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Sep 8, 2021, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Sep 15, 2021, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Sep 22, 2021, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Sep 29, 2021, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Lot C, Graham Park 112 Arena Dr SE, Rochester, MN 55902

Wednesday Farmers Market

As a growers-only market, the Rochester Farmer's Market is tied to the seasons and the climate, bringing you the healthiest and most delicious foods available throughout the year. The market is always changing, so stop by regularly to watch the colors and flavors change from one week to the next. Meet the farmers who specialize in rare and limited items and #shoplocal!

Visit the Rochester Farmer's Market Facebook page to view specific activities for each market day.
Canceled_Olmsted County Planning Advisory Commission Meeting
- Aug 5, 2021, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Aug 5, 2021, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Canceled_Olmsted County Planning Advisory Commission Meeting

Olmsted County Planning Advisory Commission Meeting

The regular scheduled Planning Advisory Meeting for Thursday, August 5, 2021 has been canceled.