State legislature awards Olmsted County $23 million through bonding/cash bills

State legislature awards Olmsted County $23 million through bonding/cash bills

State legislature awards Olmsted County $23 million through bonding/cash bills

The Minnesota legislature approved $23 million in state capital investment dollars to help fund the following Olmsted County initiatives:

-$10 million toward construction of a materials recovery facility (MRF).

-$8 million toward an exhibition center at Graham Park.

-$5 million toward an interchange at the intersection of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 44 and Trunk Highway (TH) 14.

Olmsted County puts spotlight on Mental Health Awareness Month

Olmsted County puts spotlight on Mental Health Awareness Month

Olmsted County puts spotlight on Mental Health Awareness Month

Olmsted County is joining millions of Americans in recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month. This month provides a unique opportunity to spread awareness and act on mental health matters.

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), one in five U.S. adults experiences mental illness each year. Less than half of them receive treatment. Olmsted County is not immune to this issue.

Ribbon-cutting held for new Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo nature center

Ribbon-cutting held for new Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo nature center

Ribbon-cutting held for new Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo nature center

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Friday, May 5, 2023, for the opening of the new nature center at Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo.

The new facility replaces a nature center built in 1981. It offers park visitors more room to enjoy exhibits and learn about southeastern Minnesota's geology, flora, and fauna. It is an interactive learning space designed to educate, enrich, and excite nature lovers of all ages.

Olmsted County lifts COVID-19 emergency declaration

Olmsted County lifts COVID-19 emergency declaration

Olmsted County lifts COVID-19 emergency declaration

After more than three years, Olmsted County is officially ending the COVID-19 public health emergency with the repeal of the declaration by the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

Olmsted County Public Health Services will now focus on balancing prevention and living with COVID-19 in our community.

Recognizing National Foster Care Month

Recognizing National Foster Care Month

Recognizing National Foster Care Month

Olmsted County recognizes the important role we each have in a person’s well-being. During National Foster Care Month, we thank the foster parents, family members, volunteers, mentors, welfare professionals, and other members of the community who help adults, teenagers, and children in foster care find permanent homes and connections.

Olmsted County recognized as one of area’s 2023 Best Places to Work

Olmsted County recognized as one of area’s 2023 Best Places to Work

Olmsted County recognized as one of area’s 2023 Best Places to Work

The county is among 15 organizations chosen from this region as a recipient of Workforce Development Inc.'s 2023 Best Places to Work award and one of five organizations named as a recipient in the Large Employer category.

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