Olmsted County is announcing changes to two of its advisory boards, specifically the Human Services Advisory Board and the Human Rights Commission. These changes aim to enhance the effectiveness of community engagement, aligning with the county’s commitment to continuous improvement.
Olmsted County’s new CredibleMind system has several resources available on alcohol and drug awareness and other tools to support mental health.
On February 15, 2024, the Olmsted County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Board approved two initiatives aimed at addressing the need for affordable housing options in Olmsted County.
Olmsted County offices will be closed Monday, February 19, 2024, in observance of Presidents' Day. Regular business hours resume Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Olmsted County parks will remain open on February 19.
Absentee in-person direct balloting for the March 5, 2024, presidential primary begins Friday, February 16, 2024. Direct balloting allows voters to insert their ballots directly into a tabulator at the direct balloting location.
Beginning February 1, 2024, the Olmsted County Planning Department will administer the building permit process for projects taking place within the City of Chatfield. This includes Fillmore County properties located within the city limits of Chatfield.
In celebration of Black History Month, Olmsted County residents are welcome to view a new traveling exhibit called “Still We Rise: Rochester’s Black Legacy.”
The Olmsted Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting an upcoming stop on the “What needs to be regenerated on your farm?” I-90 tour. The event, taking part in collaboration with the Minnesota Soil Health Coalition, comes to Stewartville on February 7, 2024.
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 26, 2024.
Beginning Friday, January 19, 2024, through Monday, March 4, 2024, eligible voters in Olmsted County can vote absentee in the March 5, 2024, presidential primary.