Olmsted County recognizes the important role foster parents, family members, volunteers, mentors, policymakers, welfare professionals, and other members of the community play with helping adults, children, and youth in foster care find permanent homes and connections. 

A media event in Rochester on April 29, 2022 highlighted House America and current housing efforts in the region. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, along with staff from the Office of U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar and U.S. Senator Tina Smith joined the city and county for the event. It was held at Olmsted County’s newest transitional housing facility, located at 105 Broadway Avenue North in Rochester.

As of April 28, 2022, Olmsted County is now considered to have a “high” COVID-19 community level under parameters set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Ever thought about running for the office of Olmsted County commissioner? Learn about the role of the county and work of the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners from current county board members. 

As we expect temperatures to begin increasing over the next few weeks, Olmsted County Public Health Services (OCPHS) offers advice to help families avoid potentially severe insect-related diseases associated with warmer months.

PACE, a collaborative program with Olmsted County community partner Family Service Rochester, is a diversionary response for children of color between the ages 5 and 12 who are reported to the child protection system for education-related issues.

The plan will be submitted to the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State to confirm any necessary changes to voter registration records. This plan will form the basis of county commissioner districts for the next 10 years until the 2030 Census is completed.

This plan will form the basis of county commissioner districts for the next 10 years until the 2030 Census is completed.

Olmsted County employees with the Parks Department, the Soil and Water Conservation District, and the Minnesota Conservation Corps are continuing with prescribed burn efforts across the region.

Staff started the prescribed burns earlier this month and will continue working at Chester Woods Park and Root River Park.

Comments gathered on Olmsted County’s draft maps will be shared with the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners during their 3 p.m. public hearing on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 in the board room of the Olmsted County Government Center (151 4th St. SE, Rochester, MN).