Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson has announced his retirement, sharing that he will not seek a fourth term in the 2026 election. His current term will conclude in January 2027, marking the end of a distinguished law enforcement career spanning more than four decades.
Commissioner Dave Senjem shared these remarks during the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners meeting on January 6, 2026.
Local daycare providers, families, and community members are invited to a free event to test chalk for lead at 2100 Campus Drive SE in Rochester.
Olmsted County offices will be closed Thursday, January 1, 2026, in observance of the new year. Regular business hours resume Friday, January 2, 2026.
For upcoming meeting dates and documentation, visit our PrimeGov site.
The Employers of Olmsted Light Festival at Chester Woods Park concluded its magical three-week run on December 21, 2025. This drive-thru holiday light experience was the first of its kind at Chester Woods and brought joy to thousands while making a meaningful impact on our community.
Beginning at noon on Wednesday
Beginning at noon on Wednesday
Olmsted County offices will close at noon on Wednesday, December 25, 2025, and remain closed all day Thursday, December 25, 2025, in observance of Christmas. Regular business hours will resume on Friday, December 26, 2025.
Every year, Olmsted County releases its Budget in Brief to offer a snapshot of the work we do, the services we provide, and the goals we’re pursuing in the year ahead. While it doesn’t capture every detail or break down every dollar, it’s designed to give you a quick, easy-to-understand overview of how we’re investing in our community.
View the statement read by the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners at the December 16, 2025 county board meeting.
Olmsted County is home to diverse communities who contribute to the strength, well-being, and future of our region. Among those communities is a vibrant Somali population, whose presence, culture, and commitment to family, work, and service enrich our community in countless ways.
The 2026 budget for Olmsted County and the Olmsted County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) combined totals $412,645,825. Of this total, $147,282,183 is funded with county and HRA property taxes of $141,713,639 and $5,568,544 respectively. The remaining $265,363,642 of our budget comes from federal, state, and other local revenues; charges for services; transportation taxes; bond proceeds; reserves; interest income; and other miscellaneous sources.