The Minnesota Senate Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy heard testimony from area entities about Senate bill SF 3480 which would transfer ownership of White Earth State Forest from the State Government to White Earth Nation. The committee heard testimony from those in support and opposition of the bill, including White Earth Nation Chairman Michael…
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During their meeting on Tuesday, the Mahnomen County Commission finalized the hiring of a new crime victims advocate. Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl tells us more. Holl’s time as Mahnomen County Administrator will be coming to an end soon and the search for his replacement is still ongoing. Holl gives an update on the search…
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The search for a new Mahnomen County administrator is underway. Acording to current Administrator CJ Holl, the search is down to two finalists. Holl’s last day is February 20. The Mahnomen County Commissioners also held their regular meeting on Tuesday, and Holl gave an update on the ongoing canoe art project. Holl says the commission…
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The Mahnomen County Commissioners met for their first meeting of the month last week, and Mahnomen County administrator CJ Holl says that meeting started off with a discussion with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Holl says the commission also heard a report from Mahnomen County Sheriff Josh Guenther, who discussed the City of Mahnomen’s…
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The Mahnomen County Commission met for their final meeting of 2023 on Tuesday night and Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl says it was a busy one. Holl says that these major topics were the 2024 Tax Levy and crime victims advocate position. Holl also said that he made a major announcement at the meeting regarding…
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In their most recent commissioners meeting on Tuesday the Mahnomen County Commissioners declared a vacancy in the office of County Attorney which terminated the term of office of previous County Attorney Julie Bruggeman. But much more was discussed at this meeting including the Conservation district. Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl shares more on what was…
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MAHNOMEN, MN— At Tuesday’s Mahnomen County Commission meeting, the Commission recognized and declared a vacancy in the office of County Attorney. The Board’s action terminates the term of office of previous County Attorney Julie Bruggeman. You’ll remember back in June, the Minnesota Supreme Court indefinitely suspended Bruggeman from practicing law. Mahnomen County officials say there…
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The Mahnomen County Commissioners met for their first November meeting on Tuesday and Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl says that some topics discussed were tech updates and employee training. Holl also recapped some other miscellaneous topics and decisions that were made including their decorative canoe program. The next Mahnomen Commissioners meeting is scheduled for Tuesday,…
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Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl has some exciting news to share regarding the Mahnomen County Courthouse renovation project. Holl shared some details about what’s all going to get renovated as well as a brief construction timeline. The Commission also approved some additional renovations to the Courthouse’s courtroom. The next Mahnomen County Commission meeting is scheduled…
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The Mahnomen County Commissioners last met on Tuesday, September 26 and one of the major agenda topics was the preliminary budget. Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl explains what the commissioners decided. Holl also recapped some projects that the county completed as summer wrapped up. Holl also gave an update on the landfill closure and what…
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