(BRAINERD, MN) — The Crow Wing County Board met for their final regular meeting of 2020 on Tuesday, December 29. Before reaching the headlining item of the agenda – the 2021 budget and levy – county administrator Tim Houle discussed the county’s most recent senior management team meeting. Houle said the team discussed the rollout…
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By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (12/24/20) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board closed out 2020 with discussion and action on budgets, levies, and plans for the New Year from the Aitkin County Government Center Board Room. The Board did approve items including appointments of Dale Shipp, James Bixby, Robert Marcum, Russ Hoppe, and Bob Lake…
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By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (12/24/20) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin Public School Board had plenty to cover from their final regular meeting of 2020 with the Truth and Taxation, approving a Capital Projects Levy, and the plan to return to school. District Business Manager Heather Hipp presented during the Truth and Taxation Meeting on how…
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By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (12/23/20) (McGregor, MN) — The McGregor School Board held their regular meeting Monday for the final time in 2020 virtually for updates on donations, contract updates, and high school sports. Business Manager Shauna Dalchow reviewed with the Board on a contract for transportation services for foster care children. Dalchow also went…
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The Crow Wing County Board held its first regular meeting for the month of December on Tuesday, December 15. Among the main agenda items was a presentation from Crow Wing Public Health Supervisor Michelle Moritz, who discussed the current state of affairs with the virus as well as the latest news regarding vaccines and the…
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By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (12/18/20) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners held their yearly Budget Hearing Tuesday night to present the 2021 proposed County budget and 2021 proposed property tax levy. County Administrator Jessica Seibert laid out the numbers for the budget and levy, which saw reductions in multiple departments. Administrator Seibert…
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By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (12/16/20) (Crosby, MN) —Heading into the final month of 2020 and many changes coming, the Crosby City Council held their first meeting in December to review and adopt the 2021 Budget and Tax Levy. After no public comments from the Truth and Taxation Meeting, the Council considered the Utility Rate Changes…
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By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (12/9/20) (Isle, MN) — The Isle City Council took the final meeting of 2020 to review the upcoming budget and levy while hearing on City issues Tuesday night. Isle City Clerk Jamie Hubbell recapped the meeting which included a Variance application and actions for the Isle Fire Department. The Public Hearing…
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By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (12/9/20) (Deerwood, MN) — The 2021 Budget and Final Levy was the main attraction of the Deerwood City Council meeting from Monday night. Deerwood Mayor Michael Aulie spoke about the Budget that came under than originally forecasted. Given the circumstances of 2020, major changes took place with the budget and allowed…
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By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (12/7/20) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin City Council approved the 2021 Final Budget and Tax Levy, and received more good news from the Park Project Monday night from the Aitkin Public Library Community Room. The Council did approve 2021 Tobacco License renewals for 7 establishments. The Council held a Public Meeting…
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