Beginning Friday, September 22, 2023, through Monday, November 6, 2023, eligible voters in Rochester and Stewartville can vote absentee in the November 7, 2023, special election.

The Olmsted Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) has opened enrollment for the second year of its soil health program. The SWCD encourages Olmsted County farm operators to apply for the cost-share program.

Olmsted County continues its Aaa credit rating streak – the highest possible rating – from Moody’s Investors Service. Olmsted County also received a AAA long-term rating from S&P Global Ratings. In its latest ratings, Moody’s and S&P also both indicated a stable outlook for Olmsted County. 

As the nation observes Suicide Prevention Month this September, Olmsted County aims to raise awareness, build community support, and highlight vital resources available to residents in our area.

Olmsted County Public Health Services is proud to announce that it has received reaccreditation for five years from the Public Health Accreditation Board.

Olmsted County offices will be closed Monday, September 4, 2023, in observance of Labor Day. Regular business hours will resume Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

Cover crops, small grains, and soil health will be the focus of a free Dodge Soil Water Conservation District (SWCD) and Olmsted SWCD field day on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, from 3 - 6 p.m., with a burger dinner to follow.

An Olmsted County Kiosk is now available at Families First in Rochester at 126 Woodlake Dr. Olmsted County Kiosks are available in 11 locations around the county and were implemented as a way to eliminate barriers to accessing Olmsted County services.

The Rochester-Olmsted Council of Governments (ROCOG) has released a draft of the 2024-2027 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), for a 30-day public comment period. The TIP is a multi-year program of federally funded transportation improvements in the Rochester-Olmsted County metropolitan planning area. Public comments are being sought from residents at various open houses in September 2023. 

On Saturday, September 16, 2023, the Friends of Drug Court will be hosting a grownup kickball tournament and free barbeque picnic for residents.