CASS COUNTY NEWS
Sheriff’s Corner - Artificial intelligence and using it safely
We were recently asked about covering the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), including the risks and safety concerns associated with it, particularly from a law enforcement and public safety perspective.
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Sheriff Welk presents 2025 annual report
BACKUS — Cass County Sheriff Bryan Welk delivered his annual report Tuesday, Feb. 17, to the Cass County Board.
PROTECTING LAND AND WATER IN THE WHITEFISH WATERSHED
Cass County receives 40 acres, benefitting public
When William Johnson’s father purchased 40 acres of forest land in Hiram Township of Cass County in 1949, he was investing in more than property.
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County Supports Loan to Turn Former Walker Restaurant Into Daycare
WALKER— Cass County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Feb. 3 for their regular meeting with a brief agenda.
Cass County, Leech Lake Officials Meet in Annual Joint Session
The Cass County Board and the Leech Lake Tribal Council met for their annual joint meeting Thursday, Jan. 15 at Cedar Lakes Event Center in Cass Lake, with department heads from both the county and Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe (LLBO) providing status updates and outlining goals for the coming …
CASS COUNTY BOARD
Commissioners elect Kangas as chair for 2026
WALKER—With the start of a new year the commissioners began the first meeting of the year with some routine annual business, Tuesday, Jan. 6.
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Commissioners approve compensation packages
BACKUS — Cass County Commissioners met Tuesday, Dec. 16 for the last regular meeting of 2025.
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Lee presents Longville Ambulance report
North Memorial Health EMS Relationship Specialist Kevin Lee presented the Longville ambulance third quarter report during the regular meeting Tues., Dec. 2.
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Funding secured for SNAP and WIC through mid November
WALKER — Minnesota Woman, Infants and Children (WIC) clinics continue to operate, while the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) may see a pause in benefits according to Health, Human and Veterans Service Director Brian Buhmann during the regular commissioner board meeting Tuesday, Nov. 4.
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Commissioners hear Jail Steering Committee options
BACKUS — Cass County Commissioners heard a report from County Administrator Josh Stevenson regarding recent discussion at the Jail Steering committee meeting during their regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 21.
CASS COUNTY BOARD:
Berg nominated for Award of Excellence
WALKER— Board Chair Rick Haaland recognized two staff members for one year of service and an Award of Excellence during the regular meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 7.
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Commissioners hold final “Road Show” of 2025
PINE RIVER TOWNSHIP— The Cass County Commissioners met for the last “Road Show” of the year Tuesday, Sept. 16 with a public hearing regarding the exchange and revocation of roads within Pine River Township.
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Commissioners approve preliminary tax levy of 11.98%
WALKER— After much discussion, Cass County Board of Commissioners approved a preliminary tax levy increase of 11.98% above the 2025 final levy at the regular meeting held Tuesday, Sept. 2
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County honors Haehnel Family as Farm Family of the Year
LAKE SHORE—University of Minnesota Extension Service recognized Bill and Kristi Haehnel and family as Cass County Farm Family of the Year during the Tuesday, Aug. 19, Cass County Board meeting.
