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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After a lengthy search to hire a new CFO for Norman County, the Norman County Commission has found their person for the job. Commission Chair Steve Jacobson gives us a recap of the hiring process, and tells us who will be replacing Dave Steen as he is retiring later this year. R&J News will have…
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The Norman County Commission met on Thursday last week, and the commission is now looking to fill some positions in the Wild Rice Watershed District. Commission Chair Steve Jacobson tells us more. Jacobson says the Commission will also be doing their yearly review of the county ditch maintenance levy. Lastly Jacobson says the county will…
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At their most recent meeting earlier this month, the Norman County Commission had a discussion with their engineer about a bridge replacement project that will need to be completed in a couple years. Norman County Commission Chair Steve Jacobson tells us more. Jacobson also heard a monthly report from Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall, and…
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ADA, MN—Norman County now has an ordinance regarding retail cannabis sales. At Thursday’s Norman County Commission meeting, an ordinance was approved by a four to one vote. Norman County Environmental Services Director Garry Johanson tells R&J News about the ordinance. State law requires every Minnesota county to have a retail cannabis ordinance in place by…
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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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