Welcome to Olmsted County, MN

The declaration may allow jurisdictions in the county to apply for assistance from the State of Minnesota for partial reimbursement for the costs of restoring power, managing debris, and other effects from the storm. This declaration does not provide funding for private property owners and is limited to eligible public infrastructure damage.

 

For counties across Minnesota, this legislation represents a long‑awaited opportunity to upgrade core human services systems that staff rely on daily, many of which are more than three decades old. The modernization effort aims to improve efficiency, support residents more effectively, and ensure human services staff have tools that reflect current technology standards.

Beginning Friday, September 18, 2026, eligible voters in Minnesota can vote absentee for the November 3, 2026, General Election. Absentee ballots can be requested through the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State. There are several ways to vote absentee during this 46-day period.