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Photo-storm jpg2010 Olmsted County Skywarn Spotter Training
The National Weather Service (NWS) has scheduled severe weather spotter training for Wednesday, March 24 at 6:30 pm at the International Event Center in Rochester, MN. The NWS relies on actual storm reports from spotters. Anyone involved in the safety of others is encouraged to attend because severe weather safety is also included. Learn more. (3/9/10)
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Olmsted County is actively seeking citizens to serve on boards, committees, and commissions. Twelve positions are currently open.  Learn what's available and apply for a position. (12/30/09)
Olmsted County parks logoVisit Olmsted County's parks while there's still some winter left to enjoy!
The snow is still white and pristine at Olmsted County's all-seasons parks. Chester Woods Park, located 7 miles east of Rochester Minnesota on US Highway 14, offers winter activities like cross country skiing and ice fishing. Watch this three and one half minute video of the winter wonderland that is Chester Woods Park, or visit their website.
Oxbow Park, located three and a half miles north of Byron, Minnesota, is another popular winter destination offering family winter activities like snowshoeing and cross country skiing on groomed trails. Zollman Zoo and Nature Center features exhibits of native Minnesota animals that show off their fine winter coats for visitors. Watch this ten-minute video tour of Oxbow Park and visit the park's website. (2/25/10)
Call for nominations in annual 'Live for Others-Healthy Community' award
Olmsted County Public Health Services sponsors this annual tribute to give credit, appreciation, and recognition to the many individuals and groups that help "create a healthy future for Olmsted County."  Learn more and submit your nominations by March 22, 2010. The award will be presented on April 13. (2/9/10)
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Olmsted Soil & Water Conservation District is in the midst of its 2010 Spring tree and shrub transplant sale. Pick from 32 deciduous or coniferous varieties in bundles of 20-25 for $37.58 with tax. Stop by the office at 1485 Industrial Dr NW in Rochester, MN, call 280-2850 for an order form, or visit our website to print your own. (1/20/10)
Current Job Openings
97percent of our staff say they are proud to work for Olmsted County!  Become part of the team. Check out current job openings.
   

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Minnesota State law – Chapter 156 of the Session Laws of 2005 – requires that "a city or county with a population of more than 15,000 must annually notify its residents of the positions and base salaries of its three highest-paid employees."  For Olmsted County, titles and salaries as of January 1, 2010 are: County Administrator - $153,129; Associate County Administrator - $145,828; Chief Financial Officer and the Director of Public Works - $138,840.  Date of publication: January 4, 2010.

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