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Olmsted County monitors federal government shutdown

Olmsted County monitors federal government shutdown

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Olmsted County monitors federal government shutdown

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  • Sep 30, 2025

The federal government has shut down after Congress did not reach a funding agreement by midnight on September 30. Most county services and federally supported programs will continue without interruption in the short term. Olmsted County will keep residents updated if the shutdown continues for a longer period.

Trailside Apartments to serve seniors with affordable housing in Olmsted County

Trailside Apartments to serve seniors with affordable housing in Olmsted County

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Trailside Apartments to serve seniors with affordable housing in Olmsted County

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  • Sep 22, 2025

Olmsted County celebrated the ribbon-cutting and grand opening of Trailside Apartments, located at 1001 Mayowood Road SW in Rochester, on September 22, 2025. The new development provides 36 affordable rental units for individuals aged 55 and older. 

Reminder: Second half 2025 property tax payments due October 15

Reminder: Second half 2025 property tax payments due October 15

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Reminder: Second half 2025 property tax payments due October 15

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  • Sep 15, 2025

Property tax reminder: The second half of real and personal property taxes are due October 15, 2025. Learn about convenient payment options—online, by mail, phone, in person, and more.

  • Temporary department closures for staff development – October 22, 2025

    Temporary department closures for staff development – October 22, 2025

    Temporary department closures for staff development – October 22, 2025

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    • Oct 15, 2025

    On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, employees from Olmsted County Health, Housing, and Human Services will be attending a staff development event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The 2100 and 2117 Government Campus buildings will be closed to visitors. Normal services will resume after 1 p.m. on the same day. 

    • Read more about Temporary department closures for staff development – October 22, 2025
  • Construction begins at Lake Zumbro Park on October 15
    Construction begins at Lake Zumbro Park on October 15

    Construction begins at Lake Zumbro Park on October 15

    Community invited to share feedback on picnic shelter and fishing pier

    Construction begins at Lake Zumbro Park on October 15

    Community invited to share feedback on picnic shelter and fishing pier

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    • Oct 14, 2025
    People on the fishing pier at Lake Zumbro Park

    Construction work at Lake Zumbro Park will begin on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, as contractors start improvements to the parking lot and boat launch area. 

    • Read more about Construction begins at Lake Zumbro Park on October 15
  • Olmsted County 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment report released
    Olmsted County 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment report released

    Olmsted County 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment report released

    Mental health, access to care, and food security identified as priorities

    Olmsted County 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment report released

    Mental health, access to care, and food security identified as priorities

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    • Oct 7, 2025
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    The 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) report, detailing Olmsted County’s health priorities, is now available to the public. The 2025 CHNA identified three priority issues that significantly impact health: mental health, access to care, and food security. 

    • Read more about Olmsted County 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment report released
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