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Laurel Podulke-Smith, Olmsted County District 1 candidate
Candidates were asked for background information and their thoughts on some issues facing the city. Here's what Podulke-Smith said....

Podulke-Smith Unopposed for 2024 County Commissioner Race
ROCHESTER, MINN. – June 5, 2024. Hello friends! As you may have heard, I will be unopposed this election season. I am astounded and...


Melissa Brandt Accepts Campaign Manager Position for Podulke-Smith 2024 Run
ROCHESTER, MINN. – May 8, 2024 – Laurel Podulke-Smith, Commissioner for Olmsted County's First District, announced that Melissa Brandt...


Mike Skillern Accepts Field Director Position for 2024 Podulke-Smith Campaign
ROCHESTER, MINN. – May 8, 2024 – Laurel Podulke-Smith announced Mike Skillern has accepted the role of Field Director for her 2024...


Laurel Launches 2024 Campaign with Kick-off Event for the Whole Family
Join us Sunday, May 19th, 1-3pm, at Cascade Lake Park Picnic Shelter for Laurel's campaign kick-off event. Rain or Shine. Seating is...


Laurel Podulke-Smith plans to seek second term
By Randy Petersen, Post Bulletin April 30, 2024, at 5:44 PM ROCHESTER — Olmsted County Commissioner Laurel Podulke-Smith officially...


Belau Report with County Commissioner, Laurel Podulke-Smith, Feb 5, 2024
ROCHESTER — Legendary local government reporter, Jane Belau, interviews District 1 Olmsted County Commissioner, Laurel Podulke-Smith....


2023 Olmsted County's Year-in-Review
By Mike Bunge Dec 20, 2023 Watch the FULL VIDEO HERE. ROCHESTER, Minn. – Olmsted County has created a 2023 Year-in-Review showcasing the...

What you need to know about recycling in Olmsted County
By Kamie Roesler Published: Aug. 30, 2023 at 6:15 PM CDT ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – Olmsted County Commissioner Laurel Podulke-Smith and...


Podulke-Smith appointed to Minnesota council on cannabis
Olmsted County commissioner will serve on advisory body for new state department as policies unfold. By Staff reports October 27, 2023 at...

Meet Olmsted County District 1 Commissioner Laurel Podulke-Smith
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Belau Report with Commissioner-elect, Laurel Podulke-Smith, Nov 22, 2022
ROCHESTER — Legendary local news and government reporter, Jane Belau, interviews Commissioner-elect Podulke-Smith before she takes...


New Olmsted County commissioners sworn in, look forward to work ahead
Four new commissioners were sworn in Tuesday as county administrator pointed to key projects set for 2023. By Randy Petersen January 03,...


Podulke-Smith wins all District 1 precincts and 67.34% of the votes
Four new Olmsted County commissioners to join three incumbents on board. Six of seven commissioner seats were on Tuesday's ballot. By...


Olmsted County candidates discuss priority for 2023
By Randy Petersen - Rochester Post Bulletin November 01, 2022 01:00 PM ROCHESTER — With at least four new Olmsted County Commissioners —...


Our View: We endorse Podulke-Smith for Olmsted County Board
Opinion by Post Bulletin Editorial Board October 29, 2022 08:30 AM ROCHESTER - We speculate with some degree of confidence that the...


Olmsted County candidates discuss race and racism as a public health issue
By Randy Petersen - Rochester Post Bulletin October 25, 2022 12:25 PM ROCHESTER — Olmsted County commissioners recently accepted a report...


Olmsted County candidates discuss social services
By Randy Petersen - Rochester Post Bulletin October 14, 2022 02:00 PM ROCHESTER — Many of the social services provided by Olmsted County...


Olmsted County Commissioner candidates discuss role related to sheriff
By Randy Petersen - Rochester Post Bulletin October 04, 2022 04:00 PM ROCHESTER — The Olmsted County sheriff is an elected official who...
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