Olmsted County offices will close at noon on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, and remain closed all day Wednesday, December 25, 2024, in observance of Christmas. Regular business hours will resume on Thursday, December 26, 2024.

Gil Domally will continue his career with Olmsted County as the next department director for Child and Family Services (CFS). Gil will officially begin the role on December 30, 2024.  

The approved Olmsted County 2025 operating budget is the result of several months of preparation, thoughtful deliberation, and feedback from our residents about our programs and services.

Mental health continues to be a top concern for Olmsted County residents. When someone is experiencing a mental health crisis, timely assistance from trained mental health professionals is critical. To help ensure faster response times, improve service integration, and provide a tailored approach to community needs, Olmsted County is transitioning to a new mobile crisis response process beginning January 1, 2025.

After serving as an Olmsted County commissioner for the past 12 years, Sheila Kiscaden is retiring from public office.

Stay informed about upcoming events, facility improvements, and community initiatives.

Gather, celebrate, and learn at Graham Park!

One Olmsted – Olmsted County’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiative – is about envisioning and developing a workplace and community where everyone is treated equitably. Olmsted County staff continue to make progress toward this vision. Some highlights of their work are shared in this article. 

On Friday, December 6, 2024, Olmsted County Board of Commissioners Chair Sheila Kiscaden was awarded the Legacy Award during the 41st Mayor’s Medal of Honor ceremony.