Welcome to Olmsted County, MN

NACo’s Arts and Culture Innovation Council highlights national trends and county-level innovations that exemplify how the arts can support economic development and help address community challenges. The council also advises NACo on the organization’s arts and culture programming. 

Olmsted County Environmental Resources has launched a new effort called the “It’s Up To You” campaign. This campaign encourages everyone in our community to think differently about the waste we create every day. The idea is simple: small choices can make a big difference.

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with federal partners, has identified five areas in Olmsted County that need to be managed to slow the spread of spongy moth in Minnesota. If approved, aerial management activities in southern Minnesota would likely occur mid-June to early July 2026. Learn more in open houses coming up soon.