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  • Olmsted County's elected officials

    Olmsted County's elected officials

    In Olmsted County, there are nine positions elected by citizens to serve Olmsted County. These elected officials are the commissioners that serve on the county board, the County Attorney, and the Sheriff.

Olmsted County Board of Commissioners

Photo of Commissioner Bob Hopkins

Bob Hopkins

Olmsted County Commissioner, Sixth District

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Laurel Podulke Smith

Laurel Podulke-Smith

Olmsted County Commissioner, First District

Laurel Podulke Smith

Commissioner David Senjem

David Senjem

Olmsted County Commissioner, Second District

Commissioner David Senjem

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Gregg Wright

Olmsted County Commissioner, Third District

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Commissioner Brian Mueller

Brian Mueller

Olmsted County Commissioner, Fourth District

Commissioner Brian Mueller

Commissioner Michelle Rossman

Michelle Rossman

Olmsted County Commissioner, Fifth District

Commissioner Michelle Rossman

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Mark Thein

Olmsted County Commissioner, Seventh District

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Sheriff's Office and County Attorney

Kevin E. Torgerson

Kevin E. Torgerson

Sheriff

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Kevin E. Torgerson

Sheriff

Kevin E. Torgerson is currently serving as the 27th Olmsted County Sheriff.

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