County buildings open for business
County buildings open for business
We are regularly making updates to county operations based on new guidance being released.
Parks and Trails
Contact information
Parks and Trails
Contact information
Daily park hours
Zollman Zoo & Nature Center: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Closed: New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
Oxbow Park, Chester Woods Park, Root River Park, and Lake Zumbro Park (formally White Bridge Pier) are all open daily 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Social Work Month highlights how profession benefits Olmsted County
Social Work Month highlights how profession benefits Olmsted County
Olmsted County is helping celebrate this year’s Social Work Month in March with the theme “Social Workers are Essential” to highlight the invaluable contributions social workers make in our community.
Social Work Month highlights how profession benefits Olmsted County
Social Work Month highlights how profession benefits Olmsted County
Olmsted County is helping celebrate this year’s Social Work Month in March with the theme “Social Workers are Essential” to highlight the invaluable contributions social workers make in our community.
Sheriff’s Office Newsletter - March 2021
Sheriff’s Office Newsletter - March 2021
Check out the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office newsletter for monthly updates and information.
Shout Out to Olmsted County Teachers, Students and Staff
Shout Out to Olmsted County Teachers, Students and Staff
Special shout out to all of Olmsted County's teachers, bus drivers, and everyone else working with Olmsted County youth to keep their education going!
Policy, public notices, and reports
Policy, public notices, and reports
Olmsted County HRA Public Notices and results of published housing studies will be found here.
One-year anniversary of COVID response in Olmsted County
One-year anniversary of COVID response in Olmsted County
One year ago, tomorrow, on February 26, 2020, Olmsted County Public Health activated the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), a small team of public health and county staff to start discussions regarding the global pandemic, COVID-19. At that time, nobody could have predicted the lasting impact the global pandemic was going to have on our world, country, state and county.
One-year anniversary of COVID response in Olmsted County
One-year anniversary of COVID response in Olmsted County
ROCHESTER, Minn. – One year ago, tomorrow, on February 26, 2020, Olmsted County Public Health activated the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), a small team of public health and county staff to start discussions regarding the global pandemic, COVID-19. At that time, nobody could have predicted the lasting impact the global pandemic was going to have on our world, country, state and county.
COVID-19 vaccine newsletter - February 23, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine newsletter - February 23, 2021
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Take the first opportunity to get vaccinated that is offered to you
Navigating when you or a loved one is eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine can be challenging. Several locations in Olmsted County are offering the vaccine in alignment with state guidelines as vaccine supply becomes available. Minnesota is currently vaccinating remaining health care professionals, persons 65 and over, E-12 educators and support staff, and daycare workers. You may have the opportunity to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at multiple locations.