CASS COUNTY NEWS
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.
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.
CASS COUNTY BOARD:
County approves AI tool to improve Health and Human Services efficiency
BACKUS— Cass County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Mar. 17 to listen to a proposal from Health Human and Veteran Service Director Brian Buhmann regarding a new technology initiative aimed at improving efficiency and customer service.
CASS COUNTY BOARD:
Environmental Services reports continued activity, program updates
BACKUS — County Planner, Scott Wold presented the annual report for the Environmental Services Department to the Cass County Board, noting continued activity across multiple areas while highlighting several program updates and trends.
CASS COUNTY BOARD:
Commissioner Vacancy Drives Committee Changes, Special Election Planning
WALKER— Cass County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Mar. 3 for their regular meeting with the main agenda being restructuring committee appointments with the recent and untimely Commissioner vacancy.
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.
CASS COUNTY BOARD
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.
CASS COUNTY BOARD:
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.
