CASS COUNTY NEWS
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.
CASS COUNTY BOARD:
Women recognized for saving life during medical emergency
WALKER—Cass County Sheriff Bryan Welk recognized Nancy Zamago and Kristina Pierce with a Lifesaving Award for their heroic actions during the regular board meeting on Tuesday, May 5.
CASS COUNTY BOARD:
Cass County Officials Hear Updates on Food Shelves, Community Gardens
WALKER—Cass County Master Gardener Program Coordinator Matt Moraczewski and Longville Food Shelf Executive Director Andrea Richard presented updates on community gardening efforts and rising food insecurity across the county during the regular meeting on Tuesday, May 5.
CASS COUNTY BOARD:
Camp Ripley official updates county on 2025 activities
BACKUS—Colonel Troy Fink, Garrison commander of Camp Ripley, provided an operational update to Cass County commissioners Tuesday, April 21, as the installation prepares for its busiest training months of the year.
CASS COUNTY BOARD:
Schneider presents County Probation Annual Report
BACKUS — Cass County Probation Director Jim Schneider reported a year of transition and progress as the department moves toward a new, unified probation delivery system during the regular board meeting Tuesday, April 21.
CASS COUNTY BOARD:
Gossman presents 2025 Timber Sales Report
Land Commissioner Mark Gossman reported a generally steady year in staffing and operations, maintaining a six-person team while continuing to manage forestry, land sales, and conservation efforts during the regular Commissioner’s meeting Tuesday, April 21.
CASS COUNTY BOARD:
HHVS presents annual report to Commissioners
WALKER- Cass County’s Health, Human and Veteran Services Department balanced rising caseloads, major financial oversight responsibilities and expanded public health initiatives in 2025, while preparing for even greater service demands in the year ahead.
CASS COUNTY BOARD:
Board announces 2026 “Road Show” meeting schedule
WALKER— County Administrator Josh Stevenson shared the summer meeting schedule with the board during the regular meeting on Tuesday, April 7.
