The Olmsted County Board of Commissioners announced on January 19, 2021 that it is allocating funds to small business relief as part of the State of Minnesota County Relief Funding Program. A total of $3,388,968 in economic support to businesses and non-profit organizations affected by COVID-19 will be distributed.

The Olmsted County Board of Commissioners announced on January 19, 2021 that it is allocating funds to small business relief as part of the State of Minnesota County Relief Funding Program. A total of $3,388,968 in economic support to businesses and non-profit organizations affected by COVID-19 will be distributed.

The Rochester-Olmsted County Affordable Housing preservation program is currently accepting applications until February 10, 2021 for the 4(d) Affordable Housing Incentive Program. This program helps rental property owners obtain property tax reductions while preserving affordable housing for income-qualified renters in our community. 

Olmsted County Deputy Tracey Pagel, who was named American Legion 1st District Law Enforcement Officer of the Year this past fall, received the honor for the entire State of Minnesota last night in Eyota!