Olmsted County Minnesota

Today, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., staff from Olmsted County Health, Housing, and Human Services will be attending a development event. The following departments will be unavailable during this time: -Adult & Family Services -Child & Family Services -Dodge & Olmsted Community Corrections -Family Support & Assistance -Housing -Public Health Services -Veteran Services The 2100 and 2117 Government Campus buildings will be closed, as well as D&O Community Corrections and Victim Services at the Government Center. Normal services will resume after 1 p.m. https://bit.ly/3zWb0K0

Olmsted County Public Health Services’ (OCPHS) Family Home Visiting program and Cradle 2 Career have won a 2024 Maternal and Child Health Betty Hubbard Leadership Award celebrating their teamwork to improve care for mothers and infants. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3AjKURc

Join Operation Green Light November 4-11, 2024, and show your support for veterans! Add a green light at home—whether outside for neighbors or inside to spark conversations. Let’s light up our community in gratitude! Read more: https://bit.ly/3YDVFHq

Did you know you can subscribe to receive Olmsted County news, and have it sent directly to your email inbox? When you subscribe, you can select to receive emails on specific topics of interest to you. Learn more online: https://bit.ly/4dhdvE9

With Halloween approaching, here is a great tip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: Check first: Plan out your trick-or-treat route ahead of time! Stick to familiar, well-lit neighborhoods where the spookiest thing is the decorations – not the path! Pro tip: Try adding reflective tape to costumes or candy bags for a little extra glow-in-the-dark magic.

Today is Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop off site: Mayo Family Clinic Northeast - 3041 Stonehedge Dr. NE in Rochester. Acceptable prescriptions include: • Capsules • Creams • Ointments • Patches • Pills • Vials Liquids must be in their original container. Pet medications are accepted. Vape pens are accepted with the batteries removed. Other e-cigarette devices are also accepted, with the batteries removed.

Olmsted County is honored to partner with Families First of Minnesota to provide Crisis Nursery services, supporting families when they need it most. To celebrate 30 years of service, Crisis Nursery is hosting an open house—and you're invited! If you would like to bring a birthday gift for Crisis Nursery, diapers, wipes, and monetary donations are always appreciated! https://bit.ly/40kmvFU 📆 When: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 🕙 Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 📍 Location: 126 Woodlake Drive SE in Rochester

Congrats to Erika Carmona, our October 2024 Employee Spotlight recipient! Erika, a dedicated social worker with D&O Victim Services, goes above and beyond for those she serves. Her multilingual skills, especially in supporting the Hispanic community, highlight her impact and commitment to Olmsted County’s mission of building a sustainable foundation for a safe, healthy, and welcoming community through public service excellence. Thank you, Erika!

Today, the Olmsted County Vital Records office will be closed from 8 to 9 a.m. for a team meeting. This closure will not impact the following: ✅ Passports ✅ Assessment services ✅ Revenue/property tax ✅ Recording & abstracting Read more online: https://bit.ly/4dQzlyv

Happy Workforce Wednesday! We're hiring for Detention Deputies, Planners, a Public Health Nurse, and more! If you want to do meaningful work with great people, join us and apply today! https://bit.ly/4dMOPnu #LoveWhereYouWork