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Stay safe this tick season with tips from Olmsted County Public Health Services
Stay safe this tick season with tips from Olmsted County Public Health Services
Olmsted County Public Health Services (OCPHS) reminds residents to take simple steps to protect themselves and their pets from ticks when heading outdoors this spring.
Process in Olmsted County for appealing 2026 assessed property valuation and/or classification
Process in Olmsted County for appealing 2026 assessed property valuation and/or classification
Received your 2026 property valuation notice? If you don’t agree with the assessed value or classification, there are steps you can take to appeal—starting with the Olmsted County Assessor’s Office.
Learn more about the process, key deadlines, and your options.
Community feedback shaping the future of Olmsted County parks
Community feedback shaping the future of Olmsted County parks
Last summer and fall, the Olmsted County Parks and Trails team asked residents and visitors what they enjoy about our parks and what changes they would like to see. This input will guide updates to the master plans for the parks, which will be finished by the end of 2026.
Olmsted County seeks public input on draft ADA accessibility updates
Olmsted County seeks public input on draft ADA accessibility updates
Olmsted County is seeking community feedback on its draft ADA Transition Plan to improve accessibility across sidewalks, curb ramps, and street crossings. Review the plan and share your input by April 3 to help shape a more accessible transportation system for all.
2026 seasonal load restrictions on Olmsted County roads
The 2026 seasonal load restrictions will go into effect on Olmsted County roads on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
2026 seasonal load restrictions on Olmsted County roads
The 2026 seasonal load restrictions will go into effect on Olmsted County roads on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
The 2026 seasonal load restrictions will go into effect on Olmsted County roads on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The weight limit will be posted at each individual county road. The end of the seasonal load restriction period is no longer fixed at eight weeks. It will now be based on how weather is affecting roadway strength and monitored as conditions change. Therefore, ending dates for seasonal load restrictions for each road will vary, and restrictions will remain in effect when the roadway is posted.
We Are Water MN exhibit will visit Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo
Exhibit opens February 25, 2026
We Are Water MN exhibit will visit Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo
Exhibit opens February 25, 2026
Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo is excited to host the We Are Water MN traveling exhibit from February 25 through April 20, 2026. This interactive exhibit invites visitors to explore the vital role water plays in our lives, our communities, and our environment.
Olmsted County secures $2 million in federal funding for proposed interchanges at Trunk Highway 14 and County State Aid Highways 3 and 5
Olmsted County secures $2 million in federal funding for proposed interchanges at Trunk Highway 14 and County State Aid Highways 3 and 5
Olmsted County has secured $2 million in federal funding to advance the design and environmental review of two planned interchanges along Trunk Highway 14 in Byron, marking a significant step toward improved safety and mobility.
CSAH 1 (CSAH 47 to CSAH 16) reconstruction project open house
CSAH 1 (CSAH 47 to CSAH 16) reconstruction project open house
CSAH 1 (CSAH 47 to CSAH 16) reconstruction project open house