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Meet the candidates for Olmsted County District 6 commissioner

Post Bulletin 17 Jun 2026
Candidates were asked for background information, along with their thoughts about the position. Click on their image or name below to read what they said ... .
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State Patrol identifies Saint James woman who died in Olmsted County crash

Post Bulletin 17 Jun 2026
MARION TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A Saint James, Minnesota, woman died after a three-vehicle crash Tuesday, June 16 in Marion Township ... Tuesday, June 16, 2026 ... The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene. .
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Olmsted County financial report shows downward shift in debt

Post Bulletin 17 Jun 2026
ROCHESTER — Olmsted County saw its per-capita debt drop from $1,118 to $964 last year ... Olmsted County Chief Financial Officer Wilfredo Román Cátala said the bulk of debt is paid through property taxes, ...
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History Center of Olmsted County marks 100 years with big plans

Post Bulletin 17 Jun 2026
ROCHESTER — Dresses worn by area residents decades ago, furniture that adorned historic homes, and tools that helped shape the community vie for space at the History Center of Olmsted County.
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Olmsted County rolls out the (traffic) barrels for bad drivers at Wheelock Drive Northeast

Post Bulletin 15 Jun 2026
The awesome Emma Diercks, spokeswoman with Olmsted County, had this to say after consulting with traffic folks in the county ... and unlikely that the county would want to put up some kind of cement wall.
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This woman is turning Olmsted County's trash into beautiful art

Post Bulletin 11 Jun 2026
ROCHESTER — For Canadian artist Selené Huff, Olmsted County’s trash is treasure ... Huff is the first artist in residence for Olmsted County’s new Transforming Trash program ... For Olmsted ...
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Bob Hopkins seeking to continue work he started as District 6 Olmsted County commissioner

Post Bulletin 06 Jun 2026
ROCHESTER — Bob Hopkins is seeking a second term Olmsted County District 6 commissioner to build on his two years in office ... in a way that will benefit all Olmsted County residents.”.
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Karuna Ojanen hoping to serve community in District 2 Olmsted County commissioner seat

Post Bulletin 04 Jun 2026
ROCHESTER — Karuna Ojanen wants to give back to the community and sees a seat on the Olmsted County board as the best opportunity ... to help safeguard what makes Olmsted County a good place to live.
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Rochester and Olmsted County filings wrap up with nine seeking to be next mayor

Post Bulletin 03 Jun 2026
In Olmsted County filings, two primary elections are expected ... Countywide, voters will see the sheriff and county attorney positions on the Nov ... With Sheriff Kevin Torgerson stepping down, Olmsted County Sheriff Capt.
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Michael Wojcik spurs primary race in Olmsted County's District 6 to raise awareness of issues

Post Bulletin 03 Jun 2026
ROCHESTER — Michael Wojcik said Olmsted County’s plan to reshape how it determines the level of financial support for libraries spurred him to challenge his District 6 commissioner.
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Olmsted County earmarks at least $100,000 for future Lake Zumbro dredging

Post Bulletin 03 Jun 2026
ROCHESTER — Olmsted County commissioners unanimously approved at least two years of annual funding for future dredging of Lake Zumbro ... SE to the Olmsted County Housing and Redevelopment Authority, ...
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What's with the windsocks at Olmsted County Fairgrounds?

Post Bulletin 01 Jun 2026
Dear Answer Man ... Thanks. — Windy Ben ... Turns out the truth being those windsocks on the Olmsted County Fairgrounds near Graham Arena is something completely different ... Well, Emma Diercks, spokeswoman for Olmsted County, said it's all about public safety ... .
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Three accidental deaths in Olmsted County over weekend

Post Bulletin 01 Jun 2026
ROCHESTER — The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office reported three accidental deaths on May 30 and 31 ... Motorcycle vs ... Olmsted County deputies responded to a medical call in the 6000 block of County Road SW, Rock Dell Township, shortly after 5 p.m ... .
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