
The Minnesota Department of Health has released information about the increasing incidence of pertussis (whooping cough) in the state. Currently, Minnesota has reported 670 pertussis cases to date, exceeding the 661 total cases reported all last year. Olmsted County has also seen an increa...

The number one myth concerning property taxes is that the Assessor sets the property taxes. This is false. Assessors determine the market values upon which property taxes are based, however several other factors are included in the equation that determine the property tax for any specific ...

Blood pressure is measured in two values; the systolic (higher number) and diastolic (lower number). Systolic is a measurement of the pressure on your arteries while the heart is beating (or contracting). Diastolic blood pressure is a measurement of the pressure on your arteries between be...

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The mission of Olmsted Community Action Program (CAP) is to “Partner with Community to provide opportunities for families and individuals to achieve economic self-reliance.” Olmsted CAP is pa...

Rochester – Olmsted Council of Governments (ROCOG) has established a Bicycle – Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) to serve in an advisory role to the ROCOG Policy Board. They were charged with a role to help implement the ROCOG 2040 Urban and Rural Bikeway Plans and promote bicycle and p...

Olmsted County is actively seeking citizens to serve on boards, committees, and commissions. Several positions are currently open. Learn what's available and apply for a position.

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