CASS COUNTY NEWS
Cass County Board: Commissioners approve roof repair to Deep Portage Learning Center
WALKER— County Administrator Josh Stevenson shared a report on the Deep Portage committee meeting recently held with the commissioner’s at their regular board meeting Tuesday, June 7.
Cass County storm damages assessed as clean-up continues
Sheriff Tom Burch reports that on the evening of May 30th 2022 at approximately 5:40 p.m. , the Cass County Sheriff’s Office received notice from the National Weather Service concerning a Tornado Warning for West Central Cass County.
Cass County Board: Commissioners approve emergency declaration for May 12 storm
PILLAGER— The county commissioners have begun their annual “Road Show” for the summer with their first stop at Pillager City Hall Tuesday, May 17.
Cass County Board: Camp Ripley official updates county on 2021 activities
BACKUS—Brig. Gen. Lowell Kruse presented the 2021 Camp Ripley annual update on the Army National Guard facility’s activities to Cass County commissioners Tuesday, May 3, noting Camp Ripley has 800 - 1,000 state and federal employees.
Thompson announces bid for Cass County Sheriff
Cass County Lieutenant, Chris Thompson is announcing that he intends to file for candidacy and seek election as Cass County Sheriff in this year’s General Election.
Immunization, Child and Teen Checkup, Family Planning Clinics and WIC Schedules
Cass County Health, Human & Veterans Services has announced their Immunization clinics, Child & Teen Checkup clinics, WIC and Family Planning clinics schedules for the month of May.
Cass County Board: Last year busy for Cass County Highway Department
BACKUS— 2021 saw six new hires in the Cass County Highway Department due to resignations, retirements and newly created positions.
Cass County Board: Schneider presents County Probation Annual Report
BACKUS — Cass County Probation Director Jim Schneider and Minnesota Department of Corrections District Supervisor Mark Smith began their annual reports by presenting a short video to Cass County commissioners Tuesday, Apr. 19.
Cass County Board: Grant approved for an assisted living facility
BACKUS — Cass County Administrator Josh Stevenson began the Tuesday, April 19 Cass County Board meeting with two American Rescue Plan Act Grant (ARPA) requests.
Cass County Board: Prices down, expenses up for Cass County timber sales
BACKUS— Timber sales were slightly lower in 2021 with aspen continuing to be the highest timber sold.
Cass County Board: County turns back roads to Lima Township
LIMA TOWNSHIP — Cass County Commissioners met in Lima Township for a special meeting on Tuesday, Apr. 12 to conduct a public hearing to consider the revocation of portions of County Roads 132, 133 and 134 to Lima Township and vacate a portions of County Road 134.
Cass County Board: Despite COVID-19 challenges, Cass health and social services busy in 2021
WALKER—Cass County Health, Human and Veterans Services continued to provide services without interruption while facing challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cass County Board: Commissioners consider several American Rescue Plan Act requests
WALKER — Cass County Administrator Josh Stevenson gave an American Rescue Plan Act Grant (ARPA) update at the Tuesday, April 5 Cass County Board meeting.
Scams affecting area businesses
Cass County Sheriff Tom Burch reports that the Cass County Sheriff’s Office has received and investigated reports of a scam directed at and affecting area businesses.
