WALKER - Gov. Mark Dayton announced Wednesday he has appointed Cass County District Court Judge John P. Smith to fill an at-large vacancy on the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Smith will replace the Honorable Wilhelmina M. Wright, whom Gov. Dayton earlier this year appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court.
WALKER - Cass County board approved the final 2013 levy Tuesday, Dec. 18, setting it at the same annual dollar amount as the county has operated on since 2009 - $20,046,613.
WALKER - Cass County Board gave final approval Tuesday to revisions to the land use, environmental definitions and subdivisions and platting ordinances. The changes will take effect 30 days from the date the revisions are published in the official county newspaper.
WALKER - Cass County Board met in closed session with County Attorney Christopher Strandlie at the end of Tuesday's regular board meeting to discuss possible pending litigation. The issue discussed involves Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's (MPCA) allegations that the county and its highway contractors violated MPCA rules during a road …
WALKER - Cass County Board gave final approval Tuesday to revisions to the land use, environmental definitions and subdivisions and platting ordinances. The changes will take effect 30 days from the date the revisions are published in the official county newspaper.
The Cass Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) received $110,000 of the Clean Water Legacy Fund to protect and enhance water quality of deep cold water lakes. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil (BWSR) are partnering with Cass SWCD to provide …
BACKUS - Cheryal Lee Hills, Region 5 Development Commission director, reported Tuesday to the Cass County Board on help the commission gave in 2012 to member counties and plans for future assistance.
WALKER - Cass County commissioners Tuesday adopted their summer schedule for 6 p.m. meetings to be held throughout the county. The board will meet at the following dates and locations:
WALKER - Cass County Board voted Tuesday to delay placing for sale any portion of land the county owns at the former Ah-Gwah-Ching state hospital property until the board can review its own long-range plans.
BACKUS - With interest rates at an all-time low for a prolonged period, Cass County is feeling the effect on its investments. The county usually budgets lower than it really anticipates, so year-end figures usually show the county earned more on investments than anticipated each year. This did not work …
BACKUS - There were 23 percent more Cass County homes sold during 2012 than 2011. There were 23 percent fewer homes foreclosed upon in 2012 than 2011. Assessor Mark Peterson gave this report to the Cass County Board Tuesday. Not only is it encouraging that 796 homes sold in 2012 …
WALKER - Cass County Engineer David Enblom reported to the county board Tuesday that legislators changed the law in 2012 that applies to how state gas tax is delegated to townships. The law still states a county must take into account each town's levy for road and bridge purposes, its …
BACKUS - Cass County Recorder Katie Norby and Probation Director Jim Schneider presented their 2012 annual reports to the county board Tuesday. Norby reported the number of abstracts, Torrens and uniform commercial code documents she recorded in 2012 rose for the first time in three years. Administrator Robert Yochum said …
BACKUS - Cass County Board voted Tuesday to contract with Jon Eclov to serve as the county's hearing officer for appeals of dangerous dog designations. The board took this action in response to a recent court decision that determined counties do not have to hold appeal hearings for owners of …
BACKUS - Land Commissioner Joshua Stevenson reported to the county board Tuesday that all snowmobile and cross country ski trails are open, being regularly groomed and in good condition. There is good snow cover on all trails, he said. The last trail still closed by trees blown down in the …
