Commissioners improve plan for first $20 million, with $16.1 million earmarked to build homes, help homeless. Written By: Randy Petersen | ×
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Olmsted County plans to invest more than half the $30.7 million it’s receiving through the federal American Rescue Plan in housing.
“I think this is a generational investment you are making in affordable housing,” County Administrator Heidi Welsch told commissioners as they unanimously approved a plan for nearly $20 million of the federal funds.
The plan calls for using $10 million as a five-year investment in creating and preserving affordable housing in the county by working with Rochester Area Foundation to leverage additional funding.
It will be the first business day after the Governor’s order expires in which capacity and distancing requirements are lifted for indoor events and gatherings.
Olmsted County Announces Reopening of County Facilities
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Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A day after the City of Rochester announced it was dropping the face-covering requirement in city-operated facilities, Olmsted County today announced it will be reopening its government buildings to the public next Tuesday.
The change coincides with the expiration of the capacity and distancing limitations imposed by Governor Tim Walz for the pandemic. While face masks will not be mandated in most areas, a news release notes the 5th and 6th floors of the Government Center are under the authority of the State Courts and face coverings will still be required.