CASS COUNTY NEWS
CASS COUNTY BOARD
Commissioners mull short term rental ordinance
BACKUS—The Cass County Commissioners heard some concerns during the public hearing held in conjunction with the regular commissioner’s board meeting on Tues., Nov. 5. The public hearing held was in regards to the proposed Short-Term Rental ordinance
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Vikre named 2024 Assessor of the Year
BACKUS— Assistant County Assessor Penny Vikre was recognized during the Cass County Board meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 15 for receiving the 2024 Minnesota Association of Assessing Officers Assessor of the Year award.
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Nistler recognized for excellence on the job
Board Chair Neal Gaalswyk presented the Award of Excellence to Probation Office Michelle Nistler during the Cass County Board meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 1.
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County honors Larry and Cheri Westphal as Farm Family of the Year
HIRAM TOWNSHIP—University of Minnesota Extension Service recognized Larry and Cheri Westphal and family as Cass County Farm Family of the Year during the Tuesday, Sept. 17,
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Commissioners approve preliminary tax levy of 9.98%
Cass County Board of Commissioners approved a preliminary tax levy increase of 9.98% above the 2024 final levy at the regular meeting held Tuesday, Sept. 3.
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County sees solid waste transport costs rise
MAY TOWNSHIP— Cass County Board of Commissioners approved a 15% increase on McAllister Trucking’s contracted price for hauling municipal solid waste and recyclables at the regular meeting held Tuesday, Aug. 20.
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Probation Officer Rachel Deck MAPCO Rookie of the Year
BACKUS— Probation Director Jim Schneider shared an award received by a Cass County employee during the regular commissioner’s board meeting Tues., Aug. 6.
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Commissioners approve emergency declaration due to June 20 storm
WALKER — Emergency Management Officer Chad Emery requested the board adopt a resolution for an emergency declaration for the June 18 storm during the regular Tuesday Commissioners meeting held July 2.
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County Department heads deliver annual reports
DEEP PORTAGE — Cass County department heads met for the county’s annual planning meeting Thursday, June 20 and shared the market trends of 2024, a legislative update and foreseeable issues for 2025.
CASS COUNTY BOARD:
County Department heads deliver annual reports
Cass County department heads met for the county’s annual planning meeting Thursday, June 20
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Commissioners begin summer "Road Show" meetings
Spring has sprung, the snow birds are arriving and the county commissioner’s are on the road again
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Remer hosts largest community giving garden in Minnesota
Cass County Commissioners approved new wording for the employee recognition policy during the regular board meeting held Tuesday, May 7.
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Commissioners approve new ATV ordinance
Cass County Commissioners met Tuesday, Apr. 16 for the fourth and final reading of the proposed ordinance regarding regulation of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on county highways and public right of ways.
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2023 Cass County timber sales top $2.4 million
2023 saw the second highest timber amount being sold with Aspen still remaining the top seller.
