Highway Department storage was a major talking point at the Norman County Commission meeting last week. Norman County Coordinator CJ Holl tells us what was discussed and what the commission decided to do. Holl says the commission also approved a number of tech updates. Holl says the commission also discussed a number of staffing items,…
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The Norman County Commission held a public hearing during their meeting on Tuesday morning. Norman County Coordinator CJ Holl explains the reasoning for the meeting, and what was discussed. Holl says the commission also approved the purchase of a new wind sock at the Norman County Airport. Holl says the commission also heard an update…
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The Norman County Commission met in regular session last Thursday. Norman County Coordinator CJ Holl says one of the items on the agenda included an update from Keith Berndt of Road and Bridge on a number of items including an update on State Aid. Holl says the commission also heard an update on their annual…
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The Norman County Commission had discussions about some making some potential updates to the Norman County Courthouse at their meeting on Thursday morning. Norman County Interim Coordinator David Stene tells us more. Stene says the commission also signed off on a tentative agreement with the Norman County Sheriff’s Department’s Union. Stene says the Norman County…
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The Norman County Commission approved the hiring of a new county coordinator at their meeting on Tuesday morning. Norman County Commission Chair Jesse Lee tells us who the commission decided to hire, and why. Lee says the commission also agreed to move forward with a wage study. Reorganization also took place at Tuesday’s meeting, and…
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The Norman County Commission will be conducting interviews for their open county coordinator position later this month. Norman County Commission Chair Steve Jacobson tells us when the interviews will take place, as well as how many candidates they’re interviewing. The Norman County Commission met for their first meeting of the month last week as well,…
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The Norman County Commission approved an increase in the county’s solid waste fee, at their meeting earlier this month. Norman County Commission Chair Steve Jacobson tells us how much the fee is increasing and why. Jaconson says Norman County is also seeking ideas on how to spend available opioid settlement dollars. Jacobson also says that…
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ADA, MN—The long-time superintendent of the Norman County Highway Department is retiring. A reception was held Thursday for Bob Ramstad, who is retiring after 40 years with the Highway Department. Ramstad talks about working his way up through the ranks. Ramstad says putting things back together after flooding is an accomplishment he’s proud of. Ramstad…
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The Norman County Commission had discussions about the Shelly Grain Elevator Fire, at their meeting last Thursday. Norman County Commission Chairman Steve Jacobson tells us more about what was discussed. Jacobson says there were also miscellaneous discussions about an assortment of items including road and bridge projects, and the Frost Fire Trail project. September is…
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The Norman County Commission met for their first of two July meetings on Tuesday. Norman County Commission Chair Steve Jacobson says one of the main talking points from the meeting was an emergency disaster update, which included damages to public infrastructure. Jacobson says the commission also heard an update from Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall,…
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