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....

ROCHESTER, MINN. – June 5, 2024. Hello friends! As you may have heard, I will be unopposed this election season. I am astounded and...

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

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

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...

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

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

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

By Kamie Roesler Published: Aug. 30, 2023 at 6:15 PM CDT ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – Olmsted County Commissioner Laurel Podulke-Smith and...

Olmsted County commissioner will serve on advisory body for new state department as policies unfold. By Staff reports October 27, 2023 at...

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ROCHESTER — Legendary local news and government reporter, Jane Belau, interviews Commissioner-elect Podulke-Smith before she takes...

Four new commissioners were sworn in Tuesday as county administrator pointed to key projects set for 2023. By Randy Petersen January 03,...

Four new Olmsted County commissioners to join three incumbents on board. Six of seven commissioner seats were on Tuesday's ballot. By...

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

Opinion by Post Bulletin Editorial Board October 29, 2022 08:30 AM ROCHESTER - We speculate with some degree of confidence that the...

By Randy Petersen - Rochester Post Bulletin October 25, 2022 12:25 PM ROCHESTER — Olmsted County commissioners recently accepted a report...