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How Rochester's decisions could ban cannabis retailers in other parts of Olmsted County

With state requiring a minimum number of future cannabis retailers, county commissioners note Rochester decisions could affect whether other cities will see similar businesses.

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Proposal seeks to bar sitting Rochester council members from Charter Commission appointment

Change to government guidelines seeks to avoid potential conflict between appointed body and elected council.

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Funding to raze Graham Park grandstand approved

Olmsted County commissioners prepare for more changes as they approve updated master plan.

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Olmsted County program seeks to use $5 million fund to help build new affordable homes

With limited use of GAIN program, housing officials are looking at new ways to spur construction to help first-time homebuyers.

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Olmsted County tobacco retailers will face 30-day license suspension for too many violations

Olmsted County commissioners pass updated ordinance with steeper penalties for selling to people under 21.

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Olmsted County pauses on public cannabis use policy

Commissioners want time to review proposed ordinance before holding public hearing on measure that largely mirrors public smoking restrictions.

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Olmsted County opts to end contract with Family Service Rochester as reimbursement rates change

Transition in 2024 will result in nonprofit losing a quarter of its planned revenue.

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Olmsted County taking new approach with environmental issues

County commissioners opt to disband the commission with a plan to have the first workgroup target solid waste issues starting in July.

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Dr. Dionne Hart: Ending flavored tobacco sales would advance racial justice

Preserving the status quo on flavored tobacco policy means that Black individuals will experience greater morbidity, loss of life, and more youth will be introduced to tobacco products.

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New commissioners take office in Olmsted County

Four newcomers join three incumbents to lead county government.

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