Olmsted County has the healthiest population in the USA according to the U.S. News and World Report rankings on the healthiest communities. The report states that the people living in Olmsted County are among the fittest, happiest,…
Check your Tax Statement and Property Valuation Notice The 2018 Property Tax Statements and Property Valuation Notices will be mailed on or before March 28. Please review your valuation notice; if you believe the classification…
See the Teddy Bear Band at the Zippity-Zoo-Da! Bring your stuffed animal for a health check from Northern Valley Animal Clinic staff Eat Pizza View some of the animals from the Zollman Zoo This is…
One of the many reasons that people enjoy Olmsted County is County Park System. Oxbow Park and the Zollman Zoo is one of wonderful parks. Many family gatherings are held at the park during the…
Olmsted County Information Technology Solutions (ITS) Department assists Veterans Congratulations to MDVA and to the Olmsted County ITS folks for making it easier to serve our veterans. The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs received the…
Information from the Comprehensive Housing Market Analysis (US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, 9/1/17) (The HMA includes four counties: Wabasha, Dodge, Fillmore, and Olmsted) The sales housing market is pretty tight; there is an…
A major role of county government is addressing and improving the health of county citizens. Improving health lowers the cost of medical care, avoids long-term medical care, increases longevity, and contributes to the general well-being…
This is a chart that shows population diversity in Minnesota, Olmsted County and the Olmsted County workforce. The column on the right shows that in Minnesota, people of color make up 16% of the population. …
The County Board approved a measure to buy land to deposit of the spoils from the dredging of Lake Zumbro. The amount was $640,000. The County made the purchase in place of the Olmsted-Wabasha Lake…
Olmsted County is beginning the process of organizing for the 2020 Census. The County’s goal is to insure that everyone is counted. Olmsted will work with the State of Minnesota and will also work with…
2018 State Legislative Priorities 1. Regional Behavioral Health Crisis Program and Permanent Supportive Housing: Support legislation that strengthens statewide mental health initiatives and address gaps in the current behavior health systems as well as enhances permanent…
The Olmsted County Waste to Energy Facility has produced a short video about what happens to the garbage in Olmsted County. You can view the video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DebZ9xfGX5A&feature=youtu.be
The county does a lot to make sure roads are open and safe to use after a storm event. For a county the size of Olmsted, it’s big job. Take the quiz below to test…
Thank you for your support in 2017. Here are some of the Big things that happened in Olmsted County Government Dick Devlin, chief administrator, retired after 49 years of service. Bob Bendzick, chief financial…