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M.O.V.E. Community Council: Building connections and sharing voices

M.O.V.E. Community Council: Building connections and sharing voices

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Oct 20, 2025

Find out how the Mobilizing Olmsted Voices for Equity (M.O.V.E.) community council is helping to build trust and connections between the community and county government. Learn how you can share feedback with the M.O.V.E. council and watch a video for more information about how M.O.V.E. is making a difference.

Olmsted County announces upcoming retirement of longtime leader Pete Giesen

Additional organizational changes announced

Olmsted County announces upcoming retirement of longtime leader Pete Giesen

Additional organizational changes announced

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Oct 20, 2025

After an extraordinary career spanning nearly 42 years, Pete Giesen, deputy county administrator for Olmsted County, will retire on December 23, 2025.

Olmsted County monitors federal government shutdown

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Sep 30, 2025

The federal government has shut down after Congress did not reach a funding agreement by midnight on September 30. Most county services and federally supported programs will continue without interruption in the short term. Olmsted County will keep residents updated if the shutdown continues for a longer period.

Understanding Measles: Your Questions Answered
Understanding Measles: Your Questions Answered
Understanding Measles: Your Questions Answered
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- Oct 23, 2025
Following the recent confirmation of a measles case in an unvaccinated child in Olmsted County, Olmsted County Public Health Services (OCPHS) is sharing additional information to help residents understand the risks of measles, how it spreads, and share precautions to help protect the community.
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Olmsted County awarded state grant to support solar energy projects on public buildings
Olmsted County awarded state grant to support solar energy projects on public buildings
Olmsted County awarded state grant to support solar energy projects on public buildings
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- Oct 23, 2025
Olmsted County has received state grant funding to install solar panels at eight county facilities, including parks, the Public Works Service Center, and the Graham Park exhibition center. These projects support the county’s Climate Action Plan by reducing energy costs and advancing sustainability goals.
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Olmsted County provides local support amid ongoing federal shutdown
Olmsted County provides local support amid ongoing federal shutdown
Olmsted County provides local support amid ongoing federal shutdown
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- Oct 22, 2025
In response to the ongoing federal government shutdown and its anticipated impact on food assistance programs, the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners voted on October 21, 2025, to approve temporary local support for residents who may lose access to critical federal benefits in November.
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