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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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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