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Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson announces retirement

Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson announces retirement

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Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson announces retirement

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  • Jan 7, 2026

Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson has announced his retirement, sharing that he will not seek a fourth term in the 2026 election. His current term will conclude in January 2027, marking the end of a distinguished law enforcement career spanning more than four decades. 

Commissioner Senjem shares remarks in first meeting as Chair of the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners

Commissioner Senjem shares remarks in first meeting as Chair of the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners

Commissioner David Senjem

Commissioner Senjem shares remarks in first meeting as Chair of the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners

  • News
  • Jan 7, 2026

Commissioner Dave Senjem shared these remarks during the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners meeting on January 6, 2026. 

Kids use sidewalk chalk? Get it tested for lead this January!

Kids use sidewalk chalk? Get it tested for lead this January!

Sticks of sidewalk chalk

Kids use sidewalk chalk? Get it tested for lead this January!

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  • Jan 5, 2026

Local daycare providers, families, and community members are invited to a free event to test chalk for lead at 2100 Campus Drive SE in Rochester.

  • Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson announces retirement
    Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson announces retirement

    Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson announces retirement

    Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson announces retirement

    • News
    • Jan 7, 2026
    Sheriff Kevin Torgerson head shot

    Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson has announced his retirement, sharing that he will not seek a fourth term in the 2026 election. His current term will conclude in January 2027, marking the end of a distinguished law enforcement career spanning more than four decades. 

    • Read more about Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson announces retirement
  • Commissioner Senjem shares remarks in first meeting as Chair of the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners
    Commissioner Senjem shares remarks in first meeting as Chair of the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners

    Commissioner Senjem shares remarks in first meeting as Chair of the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners

    Commissioner Senjem shares remarks in first meeting as Chair of the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners

    • News
    • Jan 7, 2026
    Commissioner David Senjem

    Commissioner Dave Senjem shared these remarks during the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners meeting on January 6, 2026. 

    • Read more about Commissioner Senjem shares remarks in first meeting as Chair of the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners
  • Kids use sidewalk chalk? Get it tested for lead this January!
    Kids use sidewalk chalk? Get it tested for lead this January!

    Kids use sidewalk chalk? Get it tested for lead this January!

    Kids use sidewalk chalk? Get it tested for lead this January!

    • News
    • Jan 5, 2026
    Sticks of sidewalk chalk

    Local daycare providers, families, and community members are invited to a free event to test chalk for lead at 2100 Campus Drive SE in Rochester.

    • Read more about Kids use sidewalk chalk? Get it tested for lead this January!
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