The Polk County Commission recently made some changes to future road projects that will save the county a lot of money. Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee tells us more about the changes, and the money it will save taxpayers. Lee says the commission also made some shakeups in the county finance department, including the hiring…
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There’s been a lot of talk in the Minnesota Legislature about budget cuts as a deficit looms, but this has left many budget questions for county commissions across the state. Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee says this is because the cuts aren’t really cuts, as local governments will be left with the bill for these…
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This Wednesday, there will be a ribbon cutting for a new Family Resource Center that’s opening at the Library in Fosston. Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee tells us more about the center, and the kind of services it will offer to Polk County Residents. In other county news, Lee says she has been busy down…
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The Polk County Commission held their first meeting of the year last week. Polk County Commission Joan Lee is excited to announce after a lengthy negotiation with their different unions, the final contract has been signed. With the Legislative Session starting today, Lee told us more about what the Commission’s priorities will be this year,…
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The Polk County Commission will be approving their 2025 levy at their commission meeting today. Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee was a guest on the KKCQ Food for Thought Program on Monday, and she broke down the final levy that will be getting approved. To give you a better understanding of where your tax money…
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The Polk County Commission met last Tuesday and the meeting included a closed session, which means it was not open to the public. Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee says the commission does not have a decision to report, but she tells us what these closed sessions were about. Lee says the commission is continuing to…
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The Polk County Commission is in the middle of negotiations with their employee’s unions. Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee gives us an update on how negotiations are progressing. While on the topic of taxpayer money Lee also gave an update on what Polk County is considering budget wise, and when residents can expect a preliminary…
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The Polk County Commission held lengthy discussions about their budgets, and employee negotiations at their Commission meeting last week. Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee tells us more. Lee also gave an update on the landfill expansion project, as the county received some good news. Last week the Minnesota DNR announced that Zebra Mussels were discovered…
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During an appearance on Monday’s “Food For Thought” program on KKCQ, Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee said she has been re-elected as a district director for the Association of Minnesota Counties Lee says the Association allows county commissioners to share ideas. Lee says one issue Minnesota counties are dealing with is the State’s requirements for…
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The Polk County Commission has been going through bids for building culverts, railroad crossings and road construction projects. Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee says the County Board has found something interesting when reviewing the bids. Lee was a guest on Monday’s Food For Thought program on KKCQ.