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M.O.V.E. Community Council seeking feedback from Olmsted County residents

Feedback form can be filled out anytime throughout the year

M.O.V.E. Community Council seeking feedback from Olmsted County residents

Feedback form can be filled out anytime throughout the year

News
May 7, 2025

A M.O.V.E. Feedback Form is available for Olmsted County community members to share their insights, concerns, and suggestions related to programs, services, and initiatives of the Olmsted County government organization.

Government Center improvement projects begin May 2025

Outside of Olmsted County Government Center

Government Center improvement projects begin May 2025

News
May 6, 2025

The City of Rochester and Olmsted County are coordinating a series of Government Center Improvement Projects over the spring and summer of 2025. The work will include both indoor and outdoor upgrades to enhance safety, accessibility, and sustainability throughout the Government Center.

Residents invited to share input on Olmsted County’s health needs

Complete the Community Health Needs Assessment survey by May 31

Residents invited to share input on Olmsted County’s health needs

Complete the Community Health Needs Assessment survey by May 31

News
May 1, 2025

The Community Health Assessment and Planning (CHAP) team is seeking community feedback to outline pressing health issues in Olmsted County.

Olmsted County announces cannabis retailer registration lottery process
Olmsted County announces cannabis retailer registration lottery process
Olmsted County announces cannabis retailer registration lottery process
- News
- May 21, 2025
As the sale of adult-use cannabis becomes legal in Minnesota, Olmsted County is preparing to launch a registration process for cannabis retailers. The county has established a lottery process to ensure a fair and transparent selection of eligible cannabis retail businesses.
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Olmsted County focus group on cannabis retail regulations – Sat., May 17, 2025
Olmsted County focus group on cannabis retail regulations – Sat., May 17, 2025
Olmsted County focus group on cannabis retail regulations – Sat., May 17, 2025
- News
- May 14, 2025
Olmsted County Public Health Services, in partnership with the Southeast Minnesota TruRoots Alliance, is hosting a virtual focus group on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to gather input from prospective cannabis retail business owners.
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Olmsted County hosts first Mental Health Resource Fair
Olmsted County hosts first Mental Health Resource Fair

Free event will connect residents with local services and support to navigate mental health challenges
Olmsted County hosts first Mental Health Resource Fair

Free event will connect residents with local services and support to navigate mental health challenges
- News
- May 14, 2025
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Olmsted County invites community members to attend a free Mental Health Resource Fair on May 21, 2025.
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