Ada, MN — The proposed new Norman County Highway Department building is another step closer to becoming a reality, however there are still factors at play that can derail the project. The Norman County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing for the roughly $9.6 million building bond, and as there was no public comment,…
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TRUTH IN TAXATION PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2022 COUNTY BUDGET AND TAX LEVY 6:00 p.m. County Board Chair to open the Meeting; Administration Director to provide the Proposed 2022 County Budget and Levy Report; Open the Meeting for Public Comment; Announce the Date the Board will Adopt the 2022 Budget and Levy…
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Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen County Board of Commissioners held their first monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 12th. As part of that meeting, they approved their preliminary levy. Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl says they for now set it at a 5% increase. The board also got an update on the bank building, which is…
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By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (7/27/21) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners will be reviewing the 2nd Quarter Budget and hold a public hearing on the ATV Ordinance during their second July meeting from the Board Room of the Aitkin County Government Center. After the Health and Human Services meeting, Commissioners will look…
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By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (7/15/21) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners gave approval for needed expansion for Broadband services and construction improvements during their regular meeting Tuesday from the Aitkin County Government Center Board Room. The Commissioners did approve the AutoCAD License renewal for Surveying/GIS, a donation of $500 to the Aitkin…
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The Koochiching County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday morning at the courthouse. The Board authorized the Sheriff’s office to increase their part-time deputy roster from 14 to 20 employees. The board was also notified that Jay Taylor has been hired as full time E911 Dispatcher/Correction Officer and Shelby Wolden has been hired part-time for the…
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By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (7/12/21) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday will have presentations and conversations pertaining to broadband access and road construction from the Aitkin County Government Center Board Room. The Board will take into consideration of renewal of the County’s AutoCAD for the Surveying/GIS, a resolution for…
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By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (6/24/21) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday afternoon and moved forward with policy updates and contracts from the Aitkin County Government Center Board Room on Tuesday. Commissioners did approve a Temporary On-Sale Liquor (Strong Beer) License for the Aitkin Fire Department the Aitkin County Fair, the…
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By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (6/22/21) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners will have multiple meetings Tuesday afternoon from the Aitkin County Government Center Board Room beginning at 2pm. The Board will meet with Health & Human Services shortly after the beginning of the meeting. Commissioners will also be seeking approval for Community…
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Ada, MN — The Norman County Board of Commissioners approved hiring a new Deputy Auditor/Treasurer and got an updated design for the proposed new Highway Department Building at the first regular monthly meeting last Tuesday, June 8th. LeeAnn Hall, Norman County Board Chair, say they had several very qualified candidates for the Deputy Auditor/Treasurer position,…
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