CASS COUNTY NEWS
Planning and zoning activity slightly slower in 2022
With most people back to normal work habits the planning and zoning department has seen a decrease in activity across the board except for zoning permits which showed a slight increase over 2021 numbers, stated Environmental Services Department Director, Jeff Woodford
Cass County Board: Probation Director Schneider presents annual report
WALKER — Cass County Probation Director Jim Schneider and Minnesota Department of Corrections District Supervisor Mark Smith presented their annual reports to Cass County commissioners at the Tuesday, Mar. 7 regular meeting.
Cass County Board: Out-of-home placement remains consistent in 2022
WALKER—Michele Piprude, Health, Human and Veterans Services (HHVS) director, along with Jim Schneider, Director of Probation presented the annual Screen Team report to Cass County commissioners Tuesday, March 7.
Cass County Board: Aquatic Invasive Species inspection 2023 budget approved
BACKUS- AIS Lake Technician Dana Gutzmann presented the 2022 AIS annual report and requested the board approve the 2023 AIS Annual Budget at the Tuesday, Feb. 21 regular board meeting.
Cass County Board: Three additional ARPA Grants approved
WALKER -- Three American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant applications were discussed and approved at the regular Cass County board meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 7.
Cass County Board: Annual Auditor-Treasurer report presented to Board
WALKER — Cass County Chief Financial Officer Sandra Norikane presented her annual Auditor-Treasurer Department report for 2022 at the Tuesday, Feb. 7, Cass County Board meeting.
Cass County Board: Townships support DNR land purchase with a condition
BACKUS -- Regional Manager of the Division of Forestry for the Department of Natural Resources, Adam Munstenteiger attended the regular board meeting Tuesday, January 17 to ask for a letter of support in acquiring some parcels currently owned by The Conservation Fund in Cass County.
Cass County Board: Elected officials sworn in at Cass County’s first meeting of 2023
WALKER -- With the start of a new year Judge Christopher Strandlie swore in elected official Sheriff Bryan Welk and re-elected officials Commissioners Bruns and Gaalswyk, Recorder Katie Norby and County Attorney Ben Lindstrom during the first meeting of the year, Tuesday, Jan. 3.
Cass County Board: County salaries and budget set for 2023
BACKUS —County Administrator Josh Stevenson requested for the board to motion and approve numerous personnel contracts at the Tuesday, Dec. 20 Cass County board meeting.
Cass County Board: Sheriff Burch steps down after 36 years of service
BACKUS — After 36 years of serving the public and 12 years of service as Cass County Sheriff, Tom Burch is stepping down.
Cass County Board: Voter turnout lower than previous mid-term elections
WALKER — Cass County Commissioners heard an update regarding election day voting and the canvassing of votes at the regular board meeting on Thursday, Dec. 8.
Cass County Board: Subsidy increase needed for Longville Ambulance
BACKUS — Kevin Lee, ambulance services manager for North Memorial Health, joined the Tuesday, Nov. 15 commissioner’s meeting via Zoom to give the third quarter Longville ambulance report.
Cass County Election Results
Cass County and State unofficial election results for Nov. 8, 2022 elections as reported by the Secretary of State’s website.
Cass County Board:Building permit activity continues to rise
WALKER — Overall permit activity for 2022 continues to slightly increase over the near-record year of 2021 reported Environmental Services Department Director Jeff Woodford at the Tuesday, Nov. 1 Cass County Board meeting.
