Rochester and Area Libraries $1,386,022 is appropriated from the Olmsted County Budget to support area libraries: Rochester Library Operations $1,157,200 Rochester Library Capital $57,909 Chatfield $33,120 Pine Island $58,600 St. Charles -$19,596 Stewartville -$59,597 Anaerobic Solid Waste Digester Olmsted County…
Olmsted County voted to establish a county ordinance that will prohibit sale of tobacco and nicotine products to anyone under the age of 21. The County Board passed the ordinance with four commissioners in support and…
February State Budget Forecast Decreases The state budget surplus is projected at $1.05 billion. This is $500 million less than the November forecast. Lower state tax revenues and a slowing economy was the economists’ reason for the…
The Minnesota Legislature had choices. I believe they made the wrong choice. The Minnesota Legislature could have used surplus tax money to reduce property taxes and make owning a home more affordable. Additionally, the tax…
Budget Review The Board continues to study the county budget and is meeting with department heads to review efficiencies and personnel issues. Sheriff’s Office Body Cameras The Olmsted County Sheriff Deputies are now required…