Olmsted County and Rochester Public Utilities seeking nominations for environmental achievement awards

Olmsted County and Rochester Public Utilities seeking nominations for environmental achievement awards

Olmsted County and Rochester Public Utilities seeking nominations for environmental achievement awards

The Olmsted County Environmental Commission and Rochester Public Utilities (RPU) are seeking nominations for the 2021 Environmental Achievement Awards.

Community spread of COVID-19 continues in Olmsted County resulting in case investigation changes

Community spread of COVID-19 continues in Olmsted County resulting in case investigation changes

Community spread of COVID-19 continues in Olmsted County resulting in case investigation changes

Current COVID-19 numbers in Olmsted County are causing a strain on our local public health system. As of September 11, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) COVID data tracker found on Olmsted County's COVID-19 webpage shows that the average daily number of cases over seven days was 181.31 per 100,000 people. Each individual who tests positive requires a case investigation and contact tracing. 

Community spread of COVID-19 continues in Olmsted County resulting in case investigation changes

Community spread of COVID-19 continues in Olmsted County resulting in case investigation changes

Community spread of COVID-19 continues in Olmsted County resulting in case investigation changes

Olmsted County Public Health Services (OCPHS) does not have the capacity to continue case investigations and contact tracing for every individual testing positive for COVID-19. Olmsted County residents should know that some individuals who test positive for COVID-19, as well as their close contacts, may not receive a phone call from OCPHS during this time of community spread. 

Olmsted County Planning Advisory Commission Meeting

Olmsted County Planning Advisory Commission Meeting

151 4th Street SE Rochester MN 55904

Olmsted County holding Ear of Corn water tower celebration on September 25

Olmsted County holding Ear of Corn water tower celebration on September 25

Olmsted County holding Ear of Corn water tower celebration on September 25

With the recent painting of the Ear of Corn water tower and to mark a new chapter of this beloved landmark at Graham Park, the Olmsted County Commissioners are inviting all Olmsted County residents to a celebration on September 25, 2021.

Olmsted County holding Ear of Corn water tower celebration on September 25

Olmsted County holding Ear of Corn water tower celebration on September 25

Olmsted County holding Ear of Corn water tower celebration on September 25

With the recent painting of the Ear of Corn water tower and to mark a new chapter of this beloved landmark at Graham Park, the Olmsted County Commissioners are inviting all Olmsted County residents to a celebration on September 25, 2021. The event will be held at 1355 Fairgrounds Avenue SE in Rochester at Graham Park on September 25 from 9 – 11 a.m. Not only will the event mark the recent revitalization of the Ear of Corn tower, but it will also be a time to celebrate its long history in our community.  

Olmsted County joins mental health promotion and suicide prevention strategic planning cohort

Olmsted County joins mental health promotion and suicide prevention strategic planning cohort

Olmsted County joins mental health promotion and suicide prevention strategic planning cohort

On World Suicide Prevention Awareness Day, Olmsted County shares its acceptance into the Minnesota Department of Health’s Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention Strategic Planning Cohort.

Olmsted County joins mental health promotion and suicide prevention strategic planning cohort

Olmsted County joins mental health promotion and suicide prevention strategic planning cohort

Olmsted County joins mental health promotion and suicide prevention strategic planning cohort

On World Suicide Prevention Awareness Day, Olmsted County shares its acceptance into the Minnesota Department of Health’s Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention Strategic Planning Cohort.

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