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Wadena County Commission

    July 11, 2019
    Wadena County Commission: Interested in attending a meeting?
    The question of open meetings and informing the public about meetings was brought up under a discussion topic about adding a county calendar Tuesday, July 9 at the Wadena County Courthouse. County IT director Dave Hotchkiss showed off the addition of a calendar to the county website....
    news/government-and-politicsJuly 11, 2019 - 11:26am
    June 21, 2019
    Wadena County Commission: A new view coming to boardroom
    Viewing of digital documents, plans, photos, videos and more should get easier for those attending the Wadena County Commission meetings in the near future following the approval to purchase two 70-inch monitors for the board room. There is currently one 60-inch monitor used to display...
    news/government-and-politicsJune 21, 2019 - 11:26am
    Tax equalization: Board, residents question what classifies a certain type of structure
    Property owners had the opportunity to bring their concerns about taxation before Wadena County Commissioners Monday afternoon during the annual tax equalization meeting to see if they could get a change to their property valuations. Among those present were a unique spread of properties...
    news/government-and-politicsJune 21, 2019 - 5:15am
    May 28, 2019
    County Commissioner Chuck Horsager motions to the group as to the placement of a wall in a field trip to the lower level of the courthouse Tuesday, May 21. The group was brainstorming potential use of the space. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
    Wadena County Board: Commissioners waffle on split position pay
    The Wadena County board reviewed and adjusted County Coordinator/Highway Engineer Ryan Odden's new contract Tuesday, May 21, to a 50/50 split...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 28, 2019 - 3:19pm
    May 22, 2019
    Wadena County recognizes May as Foster Care Appreciation Month
    The 25 active foster care families and others on the way in Wadena County are being recognized for their service during May, Foster Care Appreciation Month. A proclamation made by Wadena County Commissioners May 21 states family is the foundation of the communities and state. It recognizes...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 22, 2019 - 5:16pm
    May 14, 2019
    County Coordinator/engineer Ryan Odden
    County coordinator/engineer role adjusts following review
    The future of the county coordinator/highway engineer position is changing following a self evaluation and closed session with Ryan Odden and...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 14, 2019 - 6:27pm
    Wadena County Commission: Success of tax forfeited land sale may lead to semi-annual sales
    It appears buyers bought up a fair amount of land during the recent county tax forfeited land sale. So much so, that the county hopes to host semi-annual land sales to continue to get those properties back on the tax rolls. County Auditor/Treasurer Heather Olson shared about the recent...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 14, 2019 - 5:45pm
    May 8, 2019
    A basic setup allows space for a mother to gain some privacy in the renovated portion of the courthouse. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
    Construction work continues at Wadena County buildings
    It was a quieter day at the recent Wadena County Commission meeting as numerous construction projects going on at the courthouse are reaching...
    news/traffic-and-constructionMay 8, 2019 - 9:08am
    March 26, 2019
    The Leaf River reaches toward the tops of the banks Friday, March 22, near Bluffton. As spring has finally arrived, snow melt and rain have begun adding up in area rivers and streams. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
    Wadena County Commission: Another 24,000 sandbags coming for flood prep
    Wadena County Commissioners approved a 60 disaster declaration on March 19, due to impending flood water damage expected in the area. Along with...
    news/government-and-politicsMarch 26, 2019 - 11:39am
    March 25, 2019
    Wadena County staff and board stand in recognition of Jordana Pearson as she receives a certificate of appreciation from the Department of Human Services Direct Care and Treatment Division/Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Services as a top county partner. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
    Wadena County Commission: Pearson recognized, paralegal job on hold
    County staff and commissioners took a moment to recognize Wadena County Human Services employee Jordana Pearson during the regular county board...
    news/government-and-politicsMarch 25, 2019 - 6:38pm
    March 21, 2019
    Wadena County Planning and Zoning Director Deana Malone told the Board of Commissioners in 2018 the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approving a conditonal using permit for the Park Rapids Clay Dusters at the Huntersville Sportsmen's Park in Shell River Township. Seated next to Malone were club representatives Darrin Hoverson and Robin Walsh. Pioneer Journal file photo
    Appeals court: Judges' opinion in favor of Wadena County, Clay Dusters
    A Minnesota Appeals Court opinion came Monday in favor of Wadena County's decision to allow a Conditional Use Permit to Park Rapids Clay Dusters,...
    news/crime-and-courtsMarch 21, 2019 - 5:49pm
    March 15, 2019
    North Country Food Bank seeks $25,000 from local counties receiving food. Courtesy image
    North Country Food Bank requests one-time $25,000 donation
    Surplus food from industry and farming in our region is often destined for the North Country Food Bank in Crookston. That food then spreads through...
    news/government-and-politicsMarch 15, 2019 - 8:48am
    March 5, 2019
    Wadena County Commission: Board hopeful overpayment error won't happen again
    A report of the overpayment made to County Coordinator Ryan Odden was read to Wadena County Commissioners during the regular meeting Tuesday.
    news/government-and-politicsMarch 5, 2019 - 4:27pm
    February 21, 2019
    Wadena County Commission: Board approves pay equity study
    A pay equity report presented by Human Resources/IT director Curt Kreklau was approved unanimously by county commissioners, Tuesday, Feb. 19. The report shows whether or not employees of either gender are receiving close to equal pay in the county government. Kreklau said numbers...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 21, 2019 - 5:37pm
    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
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