Kutzky Park couple gives away seedlings to help friends, neighbors start their summer gardens. By Jeanette Caban, Rochester Post Bulletin April 30, 2026 at 6:30 AM Darin and Laurel Podulke-Smith are pictured in their greenhouse on Saturday, April 18th, 2026, in Rochester. The Podulke-Smiths hold a plant giveaway for neighbors and lucky passersby every spring on Mother's Day. Maya Giron / Post Bulletin Every spring as winter loosens its grip on Rochester, something remarkable

ROCHESTER Post Bulletin — By Staff reports March 09, 2026 at 12:00 PM Olmsted County Commissioner Laurel Podulke-Smith has been named to the National Association of Counties Arts and Culture Innovation Council. The council highlights national trends and county-level innovations showing how the arts can support economic development and help address community challenges. The council typically hosts in-person educational content and peer networking activities at National Associa

Food, flowers and generosity: The Rochester couple turns their outdoor space into a hub of abundance. Rochester, MN. Post Bulletin. by Jeanette Caban August 14, 2025 at 6:15 AM Earlier this year, readers were invited inside the 1905 foursquare home of Laurel Podulke-Smith and her husband, Darin. Together they created a space shaped by their personal passions and commitment to community. Now, attention turns to the outdoors, where their backyard has evolved into a flourishing

Candidates were asked for background information and their thoughts on some issues facing the city. Here's what Podulke-Smith said....