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New video! Red Hawk homes – Building opportunity in Olmsted County

Homes on Red Hawk Drive with play button

New video! Red Hawk homes – Building opportunity in Olmsted County

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Nov 24, 2025

Olmsted County is taking bold steps to make homeownership more accessible—and you can see how in our latest video. The video highlights the success of the Red Hawk homes project, a creative initiative by the Olmsted County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) to build high-quality, affordable homes for local families.

Olmsted County property tax homestead notice

This will affect your 2026 property taxes and eligibility for a property tax refund

Olmsted County property tax homestead notice

This will affect your 2026 property taxes and eligibility for a property tax refund

News
Nov 20, 2025

Own or occupy a property that isn’t currently homesteaded? You may qualify for homestead classification—which can impact your 2026 property taxes and potential refund. Be sure to review your status and apply by December 31, 2025.

Join the 2025 Adopt a Family program and make a difference

Join the 2025 Adopt a Family program and make a difference

News
Oct 29, 2025

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.

Olmsted County supports new state law aimed at reducing child welfare disparities
Olmsted County supports new state law aimed at reducing child welfare disparities
Olmsted County supports new state law aimed at reducing child welfare disparities
- News
- Dec 9, 2025
The Minnesota African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act (MAAFPCWDA) was created to address the overrepresentation of African American children in the child welfare system and to strengthen culturally responsive, community-centered practices.
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CredibleMind: Supporting well-being this holiday season
CredibleMind: Supporting well-being this holiday season
CredibleMind: Supporting well-being this holiday season
- News
- Dec 9, 2025
The holiday season can be a time of joy, connection, and celebration, but it can also bring stress, loneliness, and financial strain. To help manage mental health throughout the holidays, Olmsted County spotlights CredibleMind, a powerful platform to support mental health and well-being in our community.
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Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo recommended for $2.04 million grant to improve accessibility and infrastructure
Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo recommended for $2.04 million grant to improve accessibility and infrastructure
Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo recommended for $2.04 million grant to improve accessibility and infrastructure
- News
- Dec 8, 2025
Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo has been recommended for a $2,040,000 grant from the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission. The funding will support the replacement of two key pedestrian bridges that connect visitors to more than 350 acres of natural parkland.
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