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Gage Elementary Celebrates Winter Walk Day

Gage Elementary Celebrates Winter Walk Day

Gage Elementary Celebrates Winter Walk Day

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  • Jan 27, 2023
Join the winter walkers! Take a walk on February 1, winter walk day. Safe routes to school

Minnesota Winter Walk Day is February 1, 2023. Celebrated around the state, the idea is simple: go for a walk for at least 15 minutes, and don't let the cold scare you. Enjoy some sunshine and exercise in a winter wonderland.

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Zumbro Valley Medical Society Awards its 2022 Community Service Award

Zumbro Valley Medical Society Awards its 2022 Community Service Award

Zumbro Valley Medical Society Awards its 2022 Community Service Award

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  • Jan 27, 2023
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The Zumbro Valley Medical Society (ZVMS) awards its Community Service Award 2022 to the Olmsted County Housing Stability Team for their service to community members experiencing houselessness.

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2022 Olmsted County Community Indicators report now available

2022 Olmsted County Community Indicators report now available

2022 Olmsted County Community Indicators report now available

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  • Jan 26, 2023
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The purpose of the 2022 Olmsted County Community Indicators report is to show high-level indicators of resident quality of life in Olmsted County, Minnesota. Data is focused on comparing Olmsted County’s measures to Minnesota and the nation.

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Project Community Connect

Project Community Connect

Project Community Connect

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  • Jan 23, 2023
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Project Community Connect – an event designed to provide services and resources for people who are homeless or struggling to make ends meet – is returning on Friday, January 27, 2023.

The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at John Marshall High School at 1510 14th Street NW in Rochester, Minnesota.

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Graham Park updates from Olmsted County

Graham Park updates from Olmsted County

Graham Park updates from Olmsted County

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  • Jan 19, 2023
A collage of photos from Graham Park. Hockey players, score boards, bleachers, outdoor event space, wedding reception venue.

Check out the latest news from Graham Park! New scoreboards and other arena additions, a Minnesota Wild Youth Hockey Spotlight Game, venue updates, and a review!

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Dodge & Olmsted (D&O) Community Corrections

Dodge & Olmsted (D&O) Community Corrections

Dodge & Olmsted (D&O) Community Corrections

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  • Jan 12, 2023
D&O Dodge & Olmsted Community Corrections

On January 1, 2023, a new Dodge & Olmsted (D&O) Community Corrections team became effective.

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Olmsted County Public Health reminds families to test homes for radon

Olmsted County Public Health reminds families to test homes for radon

Olmsted County Public Health reminds families to test homes for radon

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  • Jan 4, 2023
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January is National Radon Action Month. Olmsted County Public Health Services (OCPHS) is reminding residents to test their homes for this potentially dangerous gas.

Radon is an invisible and odorless gas that occurs naturally in rocks, soil, and water. Radon gas decays into fine particles that are radioactive. When inhaled, these fine particles can damage the lungs. Radon is recognized as the second leading cause of lung cancer.

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New commissioners begin service with Olmsted County

New commissioners begin service with Olmsted County

New board chair Gregg Wright also shares remarks during board meeting

New commissioners begin service with Olmsted County

New board chair Gregg Wright also shares remarks during board meeting

  • News
  • Jan 3, 2023
Olmsted County Board of Commissioners

The commissioners join incumbent commissioners Sheila Kiscaden, who represents District 6, Mark Thein, who represents District 7, and Gregg Wright, who represents District 3. Commissioner Wright will also serve as the board chair for 2023.

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Words from new Olmsted County Board Chair Gregory Wright

Words from new Olmsted County Board Chair Gregory Wright

Words from new Olmsted County Board Chair Gregory Wright

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  • Jan 3, 2023
Commissioner Gregg Wright

Read and watch Commissioner Gregory Wright's comments from the January 3, 2023, Board of Commissioners meeting.

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