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Child and Family Services to host community open house November 13, 2025

Child and Family Services to host community open house November 13, 2025

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Child and Family Services to host community open house November 13, 2025

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  • Oct 28, 2025

Olmsted County’s Child and Family Services (CFS) team is inviting community members to its first-ever open house.

M.O.V.E. Community Council: Building connections and sharing voices

M.O.V.E. Community Council: Building connections and sharing voices

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M.O.V.E. Community Council: Building connections and sharing voices

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  • Oct 20, 2025

Find out how the Mobilizing Olmsted Voices for Equity (M.O.V.E.) community council is helping to build trust and connections between the community and county government. Learn how you can share feedback with the M.O.V.E. council and watch a video for more information about how M.O.V.E. is making a difference. 

 Olmsted County announces upcoming retirement of longtime leader Pete Giesen

Olmsted County announces upcoming retirement of longtime leader Pete Giesen

Additional organizational changes announced

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Olmsted County announces upcoming retirement of longtime leader Pete Giesen

Additional organizational changes announced

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  • Oct 20, 2025

After an extraordinary career spanning nearly 42 years, Pete Giesen, deputy county administrator for Olmsted County, will retire on December 23, 2025.

  • Applications Open for Rochester-Olmsted County 4(d) Affordable Housing Incentive Program
    Applications Open for Rochester-Olmsted County 4(d) Affordable Housing Incentive Program

    Applications Open for Rochester-Olmsted County 4(d) Affordable Housing Incentive Program

    Applications Open for Rochester-Olmsted County 4(d) Affordable Housing Incentive Program

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    • Nov 3, 2025
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    Rental property owners in Rochester and Olmsted County can now apply for a significant property tax reduction through the 4(d) Affordable Housing Incentive Program.

    • Read more about Applications Open for Rochester-Olmsted County 4(d) Affordable Housing Incentive Program
  • Olmsted County honors veterans with “Operation Green Light”
    Olmsted County honors veterans with “Operation Green Light”

    Olmsted County honors veterans with “Operation Green Light”

    Olmsted County honors veterans with “Operation Green Light”

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    • Oct 31, 2025
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    Olmsted County is once again shining green in support of our veterans. Learn how you can take part in Operation Green Light and show gratitude to those who’ve served.

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  • Join the 2025 Adopt a Family program and make a difference
    Join the 2025 Adopt a Family program and make a difference

    Join the 2025 Adopt a Family program and make a difference

    Join the 2025 Adopt a Family program and make a difference

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    • Oct 29, 2025
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    The Adopt a Family program is back for 2025, helping local families who could use extra support experience the warmth and joy of the season.

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