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Olmsted County, MN

The Minnesota legislature approved $23 million in state capital investment dollars to help fund the following Olmsted County initiatives:

-$10 million toward construction of a materials recovery facility (MRF).

-$8 million toward an exhibition center at Graham Park.

-$5 million toward an interchange at the intersection of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 44 and Trunk Highway (TH) 14.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Friday, May 5, 2023, for the opening of the new nature center at Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo.

The new facility replaces a nature center built in 1981. It offers park visitors more room to enjoy exhibits and learn about southeastern Minnesota's geology, flora, and fauna. It is an interactive learning space designed to educate, enrich, and excite nature lovers of all ages.

April is National County Government Month, and Olmsted County is excited to share a new animated video highlighting our work and some of the programs and services we provide to the community.