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Wadena County Commission

    February 19, 2019
    Wadena County Commission: Board backs off overpayment investigation due to high cost, redundancy
    A payroll error, which overpaid County Coordinator Ryan Odden about $18,000 in 2018, won't cost Wadena County as much as originally expected thanks to a local investigation.
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 19, 2019 - 4:47pm
    February 15, 2019
    $1.9 million solution moving forward for drainage at fairgrounds
    Wadena County Commissioners agreed on a resolution to use what's left of state bonding dollars awarded to the City of Wadena, to try to fix drainage problems at the Wadena County Fairgrounds. The resolution approved spending $1.9 million on a lift station at the fairgrounds, hopefully...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 15, 2019 - 11:09am
    February 5, 2019
    County Coordinator Ryan Odden
    Wadena County Coordinator overpaid $18,000 in 2018
    Wadena County Commissioners set a $6,000 cap to resolve a payroll error that overpaid County Coordinator Ryan Odden over $18,000 over a seven-month...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 5, 2019 - 4:42pm
    January 30, 2019
    Rep. John Poston, Wadena County Commissioners Sheldon Monson and Bill Stearns and Senator Paul Gazelka (R) gathered last week to discuss Wadena County priorities for 2019. Submitted photo
    Locals share county priorities with legislators
    Wadena County commissioners Sheldon Monson and Bill Stearns recently met with Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, R-Nisswa and Rep. John Poston...
    news/government-and-politicsJanuary 30, 2019 - 12:04pm
    January 23, 2019
    $100 could buy a tax-forfeited lot in Wadena County if you bid during a planned auction this spring. Image courtesy uscurrency.gov
    Buyer's market: Commissioners slice values of tax-forfeited properties
    If you've got $100 you could walk away with your own piece of property in one of several cities in Wadena County. Commissioners were willing...
    news/government-and-politicsJanuary 23, 2019 - 9:00am
    January 17, 2019
    A sketch of a proposed courthouse remodel was presented Tuesday by a consultant at the Wadena County Commission meeting. The remodel would create a Land Services Department, bringing four departments in one. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
    Recommendation: County government needs a vision
    The Wadena County Commissioners heard recommendations of changes to facilities, staff interactions, job descriptions and how the public views...
    news/government-and-politicsJanuary 17, 2019 - 8:00am
    December 18, 2018
    Wadena County staff and commissioners thanked outgoing commissioner Dave Hillukka Tuesday, Dec. 18 for his eight years of serving as county commissioner (2011-20180. Those pictured include county commissioners Bill Stearns (left), Chuck Horsager, Sheldon Monson, county coordinator Ryan Odden and commissioners Hillukka and Jim Hofer. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
    Wadena County Commission: Final county levy increases 2.89 percent
    Wadena County Commissioners approved a 2019 final levy amount 2.89 percent higher than in 2018 during their regular meeting Tuesday, Dec. 18....
    news/government-and-politicsDecember 18, 2018 - 5:07pm
    December 14, 2018
    Changes to the preliminary budget for Wadena County are nearly complete. As of Tuesday, Dec. 11, the levy was set to increase by 2.83 percent. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
    Wadena County Commission: County levy increase shrinking, but not final
    Wadena County Commissioners tabled a decision to slice the final tax levy Tuesday, Dec. 11 during their regular meeting. Not comfortable with...
    news/government-and-politicsDecember 14, 2018 - 1:47pm
    December 4, 2018
    South Country Health Alliance makes significant budget cuts, some costs may shift to counties
    South Country Health Alliance made significant cuts in November in order to stay afloat in the health insurance market, according to a member of the insurers joint powers board.
    news/government-and-politicsDecember 4, 2018 - 5:00pm
    November 29, 2018
    Wadena County Commission: IT remodel idea leads to planning session for all departments
    Wadena County Commissioners heard from a representative concerning a planned relocation of IT and Human Resources during the regular commission meeting Monday, Nov. 26. The cost of such a move was estimated at $20,100 for the IT office work; HR office move $4,100; server room move...
    news/government-and-politicsNovember 29, 2018 - 6:30pm
    October 30, 2018
    2018 election: Correct ballots have been mailed
    Wadena County election coordinator Joy Weyer informed the Wadena County Commissioners Tuesday, Oct. 30 that a ballot error is being resolved. When residents of Shell River Township and the city of Nimrod opened their ballots Oct. 20, many knew there was an error. Their ballots contained...
    news/government-and-politicsOctober 30, 2018 - 4:51pm
    September 29, 2018
    Wadena County Commission: Board looks to cut 4.2 percent increase in levy further
    Wadena County Commissioners were a bit shocked upon hearing the county tax levy was pushing over a 5 percent increase during their regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 25. County coordinator Ryan Odden was surprised as well, but noted some ways to lower that amount. County commissioners...
    news/government-and-politicsSeptember 29, 2018 - 11:01am
    August 30, 2018
    Water flowing from the new buildings at the Wadena County Fairgrounds is diverted to rain gardens like this one to the west of the beer garden. More asphalt is expected to be installed around the buildings, creating less erosion but more water diversion. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
    Efforts to slow runoff in Wadena County Fairgrounds continue
    A plan to resolve the water issues around the Wadena County Fair commercial building 1 and in front of the beer garden was recently approved...
    news/science-and-natureAugust 30, 2018 - 10:00am
    August 10, 2018
    Nimrod Boosters to handle liquor sales at Bull Bash
    Wadena County commissioners approved allowing Nimrod Boosters to sell intoxicating liquor at their upcoming Nimrod Bull Bash Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. That's unique because, as far as could be remembered, Wadena County has not issued a temporary liquor license to an unlicensed group like...
    news/government-and-politicsAugust 10, 2018 - 11:47am
    August 2, 2018
    Still hiring: IT, attorney vacancies still need filling
    Wadena County commissioners want to hire people for immediate needs in the county, they also want to take a broad look at what the staffing should look like now and into the future. That was the consensus of discussions at the regular commission meeting Tuesday, July 31 at the Wadena...
    news/government-and-politicsAugust 2, 2018 - 8:55am
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