The Monday before Thanksgiving is reserved as Public Health Thank You Day. On this day, we express gratitude for our Olmsted County Public Health Services (OCPHS) team and the vital role they play in protecting and improving the health of all people and communities within our county.

After serving as the director of Olmsted County Public Health Services for the past three years, Graham Briggs has decided to leave his position in Olmsted County to pursue other opportunities.

Veterans gathered at Olmsted County’s Chester Woods Park from November 11-13, 2021 for the 10th annual Disabled American Veterans (DAV) deer hunt to enjoy fellowship among their friends and fellow veterans.

Olmsted County Public Health Services (OCPHS), Mayo Clinic, and Olmsted Medical Center (OMC) all follow guidance from the CDC related to COVID-19 vaccinations, including 5 to 11-year-old vaccines. These organizations are now sharing details about their vaccination plans.

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The December 31, 2021 deadline to file for homestead for taxes payable in 2022 is quickly approaching. If your property is not currently homesteaded, find out if you may qualify and what you must do to change the homestead status of your property. This will affect the amount of property tax you pay in 2022, and it may affect your eligibility for a property tax refund.

The Rochester-Olmsted County 4(d) Affordable Housing Incentive Program is currently accepting applications until Monday, January 31, 2022.