Road Improvement for SE Rochester The long anticipated improvement to County Road 101 in SE Rochester will begin in Spring 2022. This road used by many people on the south side of my district is the…
Rapid Growth in Olmsted County The 2020 Census data reveals that Olmsted is the fourth fastest growing county in Minnesota. Olmsted grew at a rate of 12.9% from the 2010 Census. The fastest growing county…
Volunteer Drivers Needed If you have time and want to help, please know that volunteer drivers provide a great service to the people living in the county. Clients of Olmsted County, who do not have transportation,…
Olmsted’s Finances Are Managed Well Olmsted County received good audit with “no significant deficiencies” from Baker Tilly US accounting firm for managing the county’s money. As a steward of the County’s tax dollars, I work hard…
13,600 Trees and 2,592 Live Plants The annual sale sponsored by the Olmsted County Soil and Water Conservation District sold 13,600 trees to 248 customers this year. Also, this is the first year that SWCD sold…
Greater Zumbro River Watershed Joint Powers The County Board approved the Joint Powers Agree for the Greater Zumbro River Watershed. The One Watershed, One Plan (1W1P) allows the counties to develop a comprehensive water management plan…
In Honor of Alex Trebec, the Jeopardy Host, Here is the Answer: $331,249. What is the Question? What is the average sold price of a Single Family Home in Rochester so far in 2021? (This statistic…
Covid Vaccine Availability The Covid Vaccine is becoming more available. The vaccines have now been supplied to most pharmacies. If you have not received a vaccine, in addition to the other lists on which you have registered,…
Working Remotely Keeps the Levy Rate Low Since COVID many County employees have been working from home. We have found that working remotely allows the County to meet its obligation while, in many cases, increases the…
Aaa Olmsted County has again achieved the Aaa bond rating from Moody’s. It attests to excellent financial management of the county. The bond rating directly reflects on lowering costs to the county and keeping our levy rate…
$8.7 Million Olmsted County has distributed to small businesses and non-profits about $8.7 Million. The money came from the State of Minnesota, Federal Government, and County Funds. $7 Million was distributed to small business $1.7 Million…
Vaccination Site Changes Again The State of Minnesota has changed the vaccination process and sites again. Many of us continue to be frustrated with the lack of specific information about where and when to get vaccinated. Here…
Covid Relief for Small Businesses and Non-Profits start applications on January 22 The State of Minnesota has provided Covid Relief money for small businesses, including 501c8 and 501c19 that serve food and beverages, and non-profit…
Olmsted County is collaborating with the Department of Natural Resources and the Minnesota Zoo to insure that the American Bison genetics are kept pure. Olmsted County’s bison herd was found to be among the most genetically…