People of all backgrounds call Olmsted County and the City of Rochester home – including those who were not born in the United States. To recognize the importance of immigrants and refugees in our community and affirm the significance of inclusive spaces to our collective prosperity, Olmsted County and the City of Rochester are celebrating Welcoming Week September 12-20, 2020. Olmsted County issued a Welcoming Week Proclamation on September 1, 2020.  

Despite economic uncertainties and other challenges due to the pandemic, in 2020, Olmsted County once again received a Aaa/AAA credit rating (with a stable outlook) – the highest possible rating – from both Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global Ratings. The rating designation equates to significant taxpayer savings by lowering the cost of borrowing for the county. Olmsted County received the Aaa/AAA designation for the first time in 2002.