CASS COUNTY NEWS
2018 highway projects come in under budget
WALKER-All Cass County 2018 highway construction projects were completed before the weather turned cold and cost less than the bid prices, County Engineer Darrick Anderson reported to the county board Tuesday, Nov. 6.
New program aims to help drivers who have lost thier licenses
WALKER-Cass County Board Tuesday, Nov. 6, approved a new program to help drivers whose licenses have been suspended or revoked to get a new driving license.
Cass County Board: Department heads receive positive reviews
WALKER-Cass County commissioners reported Tuesday, Nov. 6, all appointed department heads have achieved the requirements of their position in the last year.
Cass County Board: Land use permits rise
WALKER-Cass County issued 972 land use permits through September this year, up from 955 in 2017, Environmental Services Director John Ringle reported to the county board Tuesday, Nov. 6.
Cass Board weighs raising minimum age to buy tobacco products
BACKUS-When Jeri Seegmiller of county health services asked the county board to make Cass County's minimum tobacco or e-cigarette purchasing age 21, the board was reluctant to act as a single county but expressed some support for a statewide change in the law.
More uses possible with Federal Dam trail bridge replacement
BACKUS-An arson fire that burned the Soo Line Trail bridge at Federal Dam Sept. 6 could lead to replacing it with a new bridge with many more uses.
County, tribal officials celebrate cooperation in joint meeting
WALKER-It's comforting to know things are getting done. Things are running a lot smoother. This was the take Leech Lake Tribal Council Representative LeRoy Staples Fairbanks III had on the benefit of the tribal council and Cass County Board partaking in what have become annual joint meetings to try to …
2018 election results reporting an improvement over two years ago
WALKER-Naming former Auditor-Treasurer Sharon Anderson as election administrator and having her focus all her attention on organizing the county's election process paid off this November.
Commissioners approve 2019 levy increase of 1.23 percent
WALKER-Cass County Board voted Tuesday, Dec. 18, to adopt the 2019 county levy at 1.023 percent more than the 2018 levy or $22,027,913. That is $223,053 more dollars.
Area legislators offer views on upcoming session
WALKER-State Sen. Justin Eichorn and Rep. John Poston met with Cass County commissioners during the Tuesday, Dec. 18 county board meeting to exchange views about the upcoming state legislative session.
Demand grows for Faith in Action services
WALKER-Theresa Eclov, Faith in Action director, met with the county board Tuesday, Dec. 18, to let the commissioners know about the growing need for volunteers and donations.
Owner OK to repurchase tax forfeited property
WALKER-Cass County Board approved Dawn Schubel's repurchase of her tax forfeited property in Hiram Township Thursday, Dec. 6, but not without extensive discussion.
Uniform price rates set at waste transfer sites
WALKER-The Cass County Board approved a uniform price rate for amounts the public will pay to bring their garbage to any of the county's three solid waste transfer sites.
Cass County Board: Work on Leech Lake watershed plan continues
BACKUS-The Leech Lake River One Watershed One Plan likely will be ready for Cass County Board approval by the end of this summer.
Cass County Board: County officials get refresher on state laws
BACKUS-Jason J. Kuboushek presented a "Land Use and Public Hearing Training" for the Cass County Planning Commission and county board Tuesday, Jan. 15, following the regular county board meeting.
WEATHER SPONSORED BY
Latest News
Events
November
To Submit an Event Sign in first
Today's Events
No calendar events have been scheduled for today.