CASS COUNTY NEWS
CASS COUNTY BOARD:
Sheriff’s Department reports K9 retirement, detention center inspection
WALKER — Cass County Sheriff Bryan Welk and Chief Deputy Eric Alger provided an update to the County Board regarding the retirement of K9 Ryker, while Lt. Chris Thompson presented the department’s jail inspection report during the regular commissioner’s meeting on Tues., Sept. 1.
CASS COUNTY BOARD:
County board approves 5.78% preliminary levy increase
WALKER— After reviewing recommendations from the Citizens Budget Committee, the Cass County Board of Commissioners set a preliminary 2027 tax levy increase of 5.78% above the 2026 final levy at the regular meeting held Tuesday, Sept. 1.
CASS COUNTY BOARD:
Board takes another look at tire recycling proposal
PIKE BAY TOWNSHIP— The Cass County Board of Commissioners took another look at options for recycling waste tires and received a report showing increased permitting activity and lower solid waste processing costs during its regular meeting Tuesday, Aug. 18, in Pike Bay Township.
CASS COUNTY BOARD:
Board takes another look at tire recycling proposal
PIKE BAY TOWNSHIP— The Cass County Board of Commissioners took another look at options for recycling waste tires and received a report showing increased permitting activity and lower solid waste processing costs during its regular meeting Tuesday, Aug. 18, in Pike Bay Township.
CASS COUNTY BOARD:
Commissioners seek public awareness on property tax dispute
WALKER—Cass County commissioners unanimously approved publishing an OP-ED in local newspapers during the regular meeting on Tues., Aug. 4. This information is being published to raise awareness about a state property tax issue that could leave local governments responsible for repaying previously collected tax revenue.
CASS COUNTY BOARD:
State tax dispute leaves local governments paying the price
WALKER—Cass County commissioners unanimously approved publishing an OP-ED in local newspapers during the regular meeting on Tues., Aug. 4. This information is being published to raise awareness about a state property tax issue that could leave local governments responsible for repaying previously collected tax revenue.
CASS COUNTY BOARD:
County honors Seifert Family as Farm Family of the Year
TURTLE LAKE TOWNSHIP—University of Minnesota Extension Service recognized Spencer and Shelby Seifert and their family as the 2026 Cass County Farm Family of the Year during the Tuesday, July 21 Cass County Board meeting.
CASS COUNTY BOARD:
County Board Hears Update on Senior Services, Aging Trends
WALKER — As Minnesota’s population continues to age, Cass County is expected to see an increasing demand for services that help older adults remain independent, according to a presentation delivered to the Cass County Board during their regular meeting Tuesday, July 7 by Lori Vrolson, Central Minnesota Council on Aging …
CASS COUNTY BOARD:
K-9 Ranger Retires After Distinguished Career with Cass County Sheriff’s Office
WALKER — The Cass County Board recognized the retirement of a veteran Sheriff’s Office K-9, approved a sweeping update to the county’s Land Use Ordinance and advanced the county’s transition to a Community Corrections Act probation system during its regular meeting on Tues., July 7.
CASS COUNTY BOARD:
Commissioners approve labor contract, rezoning request
PONTO LAKE TOWNSHIP — The second “Road Show” of the summer saw the Cass County Commissioners in Ponto Lake Township on Tuesday, June 16 with a short agenda.
CASS COUNTY BOARD:
Shadick presents 2025 Auditor-Treasurer Recorder Report
Cass County Auditor-Treasurer Lisa Shadick shared the department update during the annual Auditor-Treasurer/Recorder report during the Tuesday, May 6
CASS COUNTY BOARD:
Deputy honored with Life Saving Award following emergency response
Cass County Sheriff Bryan Welk presented Deputy Cooper Severson with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office Life Saving Award during the Tues., June 2 regular board meeting in recognition of his actions during a medical emergency on April 5, 2026.
CASS COUNTY BOARD:
Anderson presents 2025 Highway Department Annual Report
ounty Engineer Darrick Anderson presented the 2025 annual Highway Department report to the Cass County Board Tuesday, June 2.
CASS COUNTY BOARD:
2026 Commissioners “Road Show” begins in May Twp.
MAY TOWNSHIP — With the longer days, and hopefully nicer weather coming, it is time for the county commissioners to begin their annual “Road Show” tour. The first stop for the season was at May Township hall Tuesday, May 19.
