The absentee direct balloting period for the November 7, 2023, special election begins October 20 for Rochester and Stewartville voters, and will continue through November 6, 2023, the last day of early absentee voting.

The annual cost savings of this transition is estimated to range between $200,000 and $400,000.

The Olmsted County website is an essential communications tool to share important information with individuals living and working in our community. We are committed to offering the best service and want to ensure the website is meeting the community’s needs.

Olmsted County is monitoring the potential federal government shutdown if Congress does not pass legislation to extend funding before October 1, 2023. Federal programs and services administered by the county should not experience impacts during a short-term shutdown.

Several PRL services will not be available at the Government Center from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. on October 4.

These initiatives will improve operations and services for both the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office and Public Works department. 

The Olmsted County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) is taking a significant step toward addressing homelessness in our community by seeking a $10 million grant from the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS).

Zollman Zoo at Oxbow Park will be closed to the public from Monday, September 25, 2023, to Friday, October 6, 2023, for necessary maintenance. 

The 2024 preliminary property tax levy for Olmsted County and the HRA combined totals $130,602,041. This will be funded with county and HRA property taxes of $125,692,357 and $4,909,684, respectively. 

As stated on the National Association of Counties’ (NACo) website, this contest is being held “to bolster civic education and educate communities on the role of county government.” 

The deadline to submit art is Friday, September 29, 2023. Full contest details are available on the NACo website.