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 "generated": "2026-07-23",
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   "body": "Billings County Commission",
   "headline": "County to prepare 2027 budget at special meeting",
   "summary": "The Billings County Commission will hold a special meeting to prepare the 2027 county budget. No other items are on the agenda.",
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   "body": "Billings County Planning & Zoning Board",
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   "body": "Billings County Commission",
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   "body": "Billings County Planning & Zoning Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11192026-379",
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   "body": "Billings County Commission",
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   "body": "Billings County Planning & Zoning Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
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   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Billings County Redistricting Board",
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   "summary": null,
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   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Billings County Planning & Zoning Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-375",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Billings County Redistricting Board",
   "headline": "Billings County Redistricting Board to hold organizational meeting",
   "summary": "The Billings County Redistricting Board will meet to organize the board and appoint an At-Large Member.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-394",
   "minutes_url": null,
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   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Billings County Commission",
   "headline": "Commission reviews 2027 budget, pipeline permits, and I-94 truck parking grant",
   "summary": "The Billings County Commission will discuss road issues with Pat Lavelle, consider tax and zoning matters including ARW and pipeline permits, and hear the SWDHU budget from Sherri Adams. The commission will also review department budget requests for 2027 and consider a Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan resolution and a letter of support for an NDDOT INFRA Grant for the I-94 truck parking expansion project. Other actions include approving vouchers, correspondence, and committee assignments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-362",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "body": "Billings County Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to discuss 5-member board and redistricting",
   "summary": "This is a special meeting of the Billings County Commission with a single agenda item: discussion of a potential 5-member board and the redistricting process. No votes or decisions are scheduled; it is strictly a discussion session. The meeting will be held at the county courthouse.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06292026-393",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Billings County Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to discuss board expansion, redistricting, courthouse access",
   "summary": "The Billings County Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss two items: the potential expansion to a 5-member board and the redistricting process, as well as a proposal for appointment-only access to the county courthouse for the week of June 29, 2026. No votes or decisions are scheduled; only discussion is planned.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-392",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Billings County Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to discuss 5-member board and redistricting process",
   "summary": "The Billings County Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss the redistricting process and a 5-member board.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-391",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Billings County Planning & Zoning Board",
   "headline": "Commission will consider major subdivision application for Western Heritage area",
   "summary": "The Planning & Zoning Commission will review the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation's application for a major subdivision west of the Little Missouri River, proposing Recreational and Commercial districts within the Medora ETZ. The board will also consider amendments to zoning regulations for industrial water depots and for data centers and battery energy storage systems. Additional items include updates on TRMF and TRPL projects and a review of known zoning violations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-374",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Billings County Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to discuss 2027 budget direction and annual COLA",
   "summary": "The Billings County Commission will discuss the 2027 budget direction and annual cost-of-living adjustments. The meeting includes a public hearing for the County Board of Tax Equalization and discussions regarding a land swap with the National Park Service.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-361",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Billings County Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to consider a letter supporting a land swap for the Theodore Roosevelt Library",
   "summary": "The Billings County Commission will discuss a letter of support for a land swap involving the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and the National Park Service. The item is presented by County Auditor Marcia Kessel. No other agenda items are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-390",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "Billings County Planning & Zoning Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212026-373",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05212026-373",
   "source": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter"
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   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Rural Fire District Board Meetings",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-397",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05202026-397",
   "source": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Billings County Planning & Zoning Board",
   "headline": "Public hearing to vote on temporary-use zoning amendments",
   "summary": "The Billings County Commission will hold a public hearing on May 5, 2026 to consider approving or denying several amendments to the Billings County Zoning Resolution No. 1. The amendments update the definition of temporary use and add or revise conditional‑use permit provisions for agricultural, recreational, commercial and temporarily permitted uses. These changes relate to commercial and special‑event temporary uses that serve the traveling public and tourism industry around Medora. The amendments were recommended for approval by the Planning & Zoning Commission on April 16, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-387",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Billings County Commission",
   "headline": "Billings County Commission to review land swap and election pay",
   "summary": "The Commission will discuss a land swap request between TRPL and the National Park Service. The body will also consider increasing election worker pay to $25 per hour and open bids for Kubas Scoria.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-360",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-16",
   "body": "Billings County Planning & Zoning Board",
   "headline": "Planning & Zoning to review Medora redevelopment and cell tower variance",
   "summary": "The Billings County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider several land-use applications and zoning ordinance amendments. The board will recommend approvals or denials for construction projects in Medora and Fryburg, as well as updates to regulations for water depots and temporary commercial uses.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04162026-372",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04162026-372",
   "source": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-16",
   "body": "Billings County Planning & Zoning Board",
   "headline": "Review regulations for temporary uses, mobile food units, transient merchants",
   "summary": "The Billings County Planning & Zoning Board will hold a work session to review and discuss regulation and amendment proposals regarding temporary uses, mobile food units, and transient merchants. No action or decisions will be made at this session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04162026-385",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-15",
   "body": "Rural Fire District Board Meetings",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04152026-396",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04152026-396",
   "source": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Billings County Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to discuss policy for cameras on public buildings",
   "summary": "The Billings County Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss a policy regarding the use of cameras in county public buildings. The meeting is scheduled for 1:00 PM on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the Billings County Courthouse.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04132026-386",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Billings County Commission",
   "headline": "Commission considers petition to change number of county commissioners",
   "summary": "The Billings County Commission will review a petition regarding the number of commissioners and discuss a beer and liquor license for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. The body will also address insurance renewals and road improvements for Roughrider State Park.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04072026-359",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04072026-359",
   "source": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-30",
   "body": "Billings County Planning & Zoning Board",
   "headline": "Billings County to consider zoning amendments and new floodplain ordinance",
   "summary": "The Billings County Commission will hold a public hearing to consider approving amendments to Zoning Resolution No. 1. This includes a new Floodplain Management Ordinance and updated definitions for campgrounds and RV parks.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03302026-384",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-30",
   "body": "Billings County Commission",
   "headline": "Billings County to award engineering services for Buffalo Gap Road Extension",
   "summary": "The Billings County Commission will meet jointly with the Golden Valley County Commission to award engineering services for the Buffalo Gap Road Extension. Following the joint session, the Billings County Commission will meet to act on a purchase agreement for 10.11 acres of land.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03302026-383",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-19",
   "body": "Billings County Planning & Zoning Board",
   "headline": "Planning & Zoning Board to review campground permits and zoning ordinance updates",
   "summary": "The Billings County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider recommendations for several land-use applications, including two campgrounds and a residential subdivision. The board will also review proposed amendments to ordinances regarding mobile food units, transient merchants, and water depots.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03192026-371",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03192026-371",
   "source": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-18",
   "body": "Rural Fire District Board Meetings",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03182026-389",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03182026-389",
   "source": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-18",
   "body": "Rural Fire District Board Meetings",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03182026-388",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03182026-388",
   "source": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-03",
   "body": "Billings County Commission",
   "headline": "Bid opening for the 2026 Tim Armbrust gravel pit crushing contract",
   "summary": "The Billings County Commission will approve minutes, hear department reports, and consider several agenda items. Items include a beer and liquor license request for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, zoning and pipeline permit matters, a bid opening for the Tim Armbrust gravel pit crushing contract, and a discussion on a veterans memorial. Miscellaneous items such as revenue vouchers, a funding agreement for the Clerk of Court, and a Department of Trust Lands easement will also be addressed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03032026-358",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03032026-358",
   "source": "https://www.billingscountynd.gov/AgendaCenter"
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