CASS COUNTY NEWS
Walker man sentenced for murder
WALKER - Cass County Attorney, Christopher Strandlie reports that on Nov. 26, Sheldon James Smith, age 21, of Walker, Minn., was sentenced to serve 18 years in prison for the March 21, 2012 murder of Jason Dale Howard, age 22. Smith had previously entered a plea of guilty to Second …
Cass Timber Sales fetch lowest price pre cord since early 1990's
BACKUS - Timber backlog finally hit Cass County in October when the county sold only five of 17 sites offered for logging at the monthly auction. The price paid for aspen dropped to $15.91 per cord for the first time since the early 1990's, according to Land Commissioner Joshua Stevenson. …
Volunteers needed to serve on Cass County Citizen Committees
BACKUS - Cass County is looking for volunteers to serve on county committees and commissions. Openings and application forms are posted on the website at www.co.cass.mn.us. Applications must be submitted by email to [email protected] or mail to Cass County Administrator's Office, attention Linda, P.O. Box 3000, Walker, MN, 56484, to …
Cass Planner Paul Fairbanks honored with two statewide awards
BACKUS - Crow Wing County Land Services Supervisor Chris Pence surprised Cass County Planner Paul Fairbanks with two statewide awards during the Cass County Board meeting Tuesday. Minnesota Association of County Planning and Zoning Administrators (MACPZA) made the awards to Fairbanks in recognition of his many years of service to …
Not a single citizen attends Cass budget/levy public meeting
WALKER - No citizens appeared Thursday night at Cass County Board's public hearing to present and receive comments on the proposed 2013 county budget and levy.
Cass 2013 levy continues at same level since 2009
WALKER - Cass County board approved the final 2013 levy Tuesday, setting it at the same annual dollar amount as the county has operated on since 2009 - $20,046,613. This includes the $461,000 that is levied only against people owning property within the Longville Ambulance District, which support that emergency …
Cass Commissioners award air conditioner replacement contract
WALKER - Cass County commissioners Tuesday awarded a $145,500 contract to low bidder of five, Gorham Oien Mechanical of Mora, to replace the air conditioner for the county law enforcement center at the courthouse in Walker.
Gov. Dayton appoints Judge John P. Smith to Minnesota Court of Appeals
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.
Cass 2013 levy continues at same level since 2009
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.
Cass Board gives final approval of revisions to land use ordinance
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.
Cass County Board discuss MPCA allegations in closed meeting
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 …
Commissioners give final approval of land use ordinance revisions
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.
Legacy Funds will be used to enhance water quality in Cass County
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 …
Cass and Crow Wing County to form cooperative for benefits applications
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.
Cass Board sets summer meeting dates, site
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:
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