The Transporation Improvement Program (TIP) outlines federally funded transportation improvements in the Rochester-Olmsted County metropolitan planning area. 

Olmsted Medical Center, Mayo Clinic, Olmsted County Public Health Services, Dodge County Public Health, Goodhue County Public Health, and area private and public schools have teamed up to offer influenza vaccinations from September 16 through October 11, 2024.  

Read the statement read by Board Chair Sheila Kiscaden on August 6, 2024. 

Recent storms have resulted in a Presidential Disaster Declaration for Olmsted County. If you experienced storm damage, FEMA is requesting that you submit a damage report by 5 p.m. on Friday, August 9, 2024. 

The Olmsted County Board of Commissioners amended its ordinance for using cannabis in public places and set a limit on the number of cannabis businesses. They will allow up to 14 cannabis businesses to register. 

Any Path Home ensures that no matter the situation, there is a way for people experiencing homelessness to access housing and services. By uniting resources and efforts, Any Path Home will make it easier for those in need to find and use the services available.

Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are now available outside Olmsted County Government Campus buildings.

Direct balloting allows voters to insert their ballots directly into a tabulator at the direct balloting location.  

This project will help improve water drainage on the exterior of the building and meet updated building codes.

At the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners meeting on July 16, 2024, the board appointed Pete Giesen as interim Olmsted County administrator. He will officially begin serving in this role on July 29, 2024. Heidi Welsch announced her resignation as county administrator on July 9, 2024. Her last day with the county will be July 26, 2024.