There are two new members on the Norman County Commission. Timothy Oistad won the open seat in District 1, defeating Randal Gorder 379 votes to 214. And in District 5, Darren Andersen defeated Gregory Crader 448 votes to 160. Oistad and Andersen will succeed Marvin Gunderson and Steve Bommersbach, who did not run for re-election.
ADA, MN—Minnesota law requires each county to have in place a policy on cannabis oriented businesses by January 1st. On Monday, the Norman County Commission held its second reading of its proposed ordinance. State law requires that each county have at least one cannabis business. Norman County Emergency Management Director Garry Johanson says Norman County…
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ADA, MN—The Norman County Commission held the first of two monthly meetings on Tuesday. Commission Chair Lee Ann Hall tells us about the meeting. The next Norman County Commission meeting will be held on October 24. But before that, on Monday, October 21 at 9am, there will be a public hearing on an ordinance regarding…
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The Norman County Planning Commission is holding a public hearing Monday morning about an ordinance regarding cannabis related business and land use. This public hearing will start at 9am at the Norman County Courthouse in Ada in the Commissioners’ Board Room.
The Norman County Commission had a discussion about their 2025 budget at their meeting on Tuesday. Norman County Commission Chair LeAnn Hall tells us what was discussed, and what needs to be considered when finalizing this budget next month. Hall says during the meeting the Commission also heard a report from County Attorney Elizabeth Brained…
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District 5 County Commission Candidates met in the Twin Valley Community Center on Tuesday night for a public form ahead of the county commission primary. Public forum moderator Mark Askelson tells us more about the event and highlights some key topics from the night. The biggest reason this forum was held was for public input…
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The Norman County Commission moved forward in the process of getting body cameras for the Norman County Sheriff’s office at their Commission meeting on Tuesday. Commission Chair LeAnn Hall tells us more. Hall Says the Norman County Commission is now accepting designs for a new Norman County logo as well. Lastly Hall highlighted some other…
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During their most recent meeting last Thursday the Norman County Commission decided to open up a sheriff’s deputy position in the Norman County Sheriff’s Office. Commission Chair LeAnn Hall tells us more. Hall says the commission will be going through some rebranding as they will be making changes to their website and possibly the county…
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The Norman County Commission met last Thursday for their second meeting of the month. Commission Chair LeAnn Hall says the meeting was on the shorter side but they did update their smoking and vaping policies at the Norman County Courthouse. Hall says they also approved a grant application and a highway department cleaning contract. The…
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A petition with approximately 1,000 signatures is expected to be discussed at the March 7 Norman County Commission meeting. Randy Steen from the Norman County Republican Basic Political Operating Unit tells us more about this petition and what it would do. Steen also explained why this is something he wanted to be a part of. …
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