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City of Rochester and Olmsted County working together to facilitate local redistricting process

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Oct 20, 2021

While the county and the city are required to have their own separate processes, the organizations will collaborate to help ensure community members have the pertinent information they need by providing an educational campaign, as well as joint community engagement efforts. The process will occur between November 2021 – April 2022.

Mask requirement in Olmsted County buildings effective August 4, 2021

Mask requirement in Olmsted County buildings effective August 4, 2021

News
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.

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

Homelessness and housing solutions in Olmsted County
Homelessness and housing solutions in Olmsted County
- News
- Oct 21, 2021
On Wednesday, October 20, 2021, members of the media were invited to attend a virtual event on homelessness and housing solutions in Olmsted County.

Speakers included:
- Read more about Homelessness and housing solutions in Olmsted County
Help reduce deaths and injuries on our roads
Help reduce deaths and injuries on our roads
- News
- Oct 21, 2021
(Photo courtesy: MN DPS)
- Read more about Help reduce deaths and injuries on our roads
City of Rochester and Olmsted County working together to facilitate local redistricting process
City of Rochester and Olmsted County working together to facilitate local redistricting process
- News
- Oct 20, 2021
While the county and the city are required to have their own separate processes, the organizations will collaborate to help ensure community members have the pertinent information they need by providing an educational campaign, as well as joint community engagement efforts. The process will occur between November 2021 – April 2022.
- Read more about City of Rochester and Olmsted County working together to facilitate local redistricting process

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Upcoming events

Rochester Farmers Market
- Oct 30, 2021, 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Oct 30, 2021, 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Oct 23, 2021, 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Rochester Farmers Market

As a growers-only market, the Rochester Farmers 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!
Soil and Water Conservation District Board Meeting
- Oct 28, 2021, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Oct 28, 2021, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Nov 18, 2021, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Dec 16, 2021, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
2122 Campus Drive SE - Conference Room A, Rochester, MN 55901

Soil and Water Conservation District Board Meeting

Please note that meetings are subject to change. Please check the link below for the most up-to-date information.
Rochester Farmers Market
- Oct 30, 2021, 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Oct 30, 2021, 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Oct 23, 2021, 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Rochester Farmers Market

As a growers-only market, the Rochester Farmers 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!