“The opening of the ECHO Center will continue the work we have done to help those with the least in our community get a step ahead,” said Olmsted County Housing Director David Dunn. “By providing a location for people who are struggling with housing and connecting them with helpful resources, we will be providing a missing piece for many as they strive to find a place to call home.”

Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization for the Pfizer COVID-19 booster vaccine six months following completion of the initial Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccination series for the following groups:

Welcoming Week 2021 was celebrated September 10-19 in communities across the United States. People in Olmsted County took part in several virtual and in-person events that focused on embracing different cultures, being a gracious host, and recognizing the accomplishments of our newest citizens.

On September 21, 2021, the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners approved a preliminary (or “certified”) 2022 tax levy of $112,822,877. This represents a $5.2 million increase after no increase was implemented in 2021 to provide relief to taxpayers during the economic instability driven by the COVID-19 pandemic.