{
 "city": "Cass County",
 "state": "Minnesota",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/casscountymn.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
 "upcoming": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to hold public hearing on road revocations in Turtle Lake Township",
   "summary": "The Cass County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing and consider a joint powers agreement regarding the revocation of roads in Turtle Lake Township. The board will also vote on road designations and various personnel and contract approvals via a consent agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-438",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Planning Commission & Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "40‑acre parcel reclassified from Agricultural Forested to Rural Residential",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will review several land‑use applications, including four reclassifications of acreage from Shoreland Residential or Agricultural Forested to commercial or residential zones, a final plat for a 13.3‑acre storage development, conditional use permits for a storage PUD and a 255‑foot communications tower, and multiple variance requests for setbacks, retaining walls, and building additions on riparian properties.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-437",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Soil and Water Conservation District",
   "headline": "Board approves vouchers for conservation projects and reports.",
   "summary": "The Cass Soil and Water Conservation District board will approve payment vouchers for critical area planting, well sealing, and woodland stewardship plans. The meeting includes reports from the NRCS, the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, and the district's supervisors.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-435",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Public hearing on third reading of Cass County land use ordinance",
   "summary": "The board will hold a public hearing for the third reading of the Cass County Land Use Ordinance. They will also consider approving a camera system server upgrade with ElectroWatchman Inc. and establishing a public hearing to vacate portions of CR 143, CR 146, and CR 148 to Pike Bay Township. Additional items include reports from the opioid settlement committee and the Central Minnesota Council on Aging, plus a large consent agenda covering personnel, licenses, grants, and road contracts.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-436",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07072026-436",
   "source": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to vote on 2026-2028 AFSCME union labor contract",
   "summary": "The board will consider a new 2026-2028 labor contract with AFSCME Local 2195 for HHVS employees and an update to personnel rules. A public hearing is scheduled for an off-sale intoxicating liquor license. The board also plans to deny a reclassification request for Shon Jensen. The consent agenda includes numerous personnel items, contract approvals, and speed study filings.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-433",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06162026-433",
   "source": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Cass County to discuss County Strike Plan",
   "summary": "The Cass County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss the County's Strike Plan. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM in the Commissioner's Room at 303 Minnesota Ave W. Walker, MN.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-434",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06152026-434",
   "source": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Soil and Water Conservation District",
   "headline": "Board to consider managing invasives grant application up to $30,000",
   "summary": "The Cass County Soil and Water Conservation District board will hold its regular monthly meeting to approve routine consent items including minutes, payment vouchers, and cost share applications. The board will also consider new items such as a drone policy and purchase of a DJI Mini 4 Pro, an application for managing invasives for a resilient landscape up to $30,000, and a stormwater retrofit construction services contract for Woodrow Township. Reports from NRCS, BWSR, and Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe will be received.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-432",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06102026-432",
   "source": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Planning Commission & Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Commission to consider 2,905-animal-unit feedlot expansion",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold a public meeting for a feedlot expansion by Ice Wings LLP, review a preliminary plat for a storage facility, consider several land reclassifications and variances, and discuss a second reading of ordinance amendments remanded by the county board. Also scheduled is an EIS scoping meeting for the Waterside Estates development.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-431",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Public hearing on Capital Improvement Plan; road revocation proposed",
   "summary": "The Cass County Board will hold a public hearing on the Capital Improvement Plan and consider establishing a public hearing to revocate County Road 124, County Road 183, and a portion of CSAH 72 to Turtle Lake Township. Commissioners also will review reports from the Sheriff’s Office, Longville Area Subordinate Service District, and highway department. The consent agenda includes numerous approvals such as opioid settlement fund activity, a letter of support for the Leech Lake Reservation Restoration Act, and various personnel and contract items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-430",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06022026-430",
   "source": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Public hearing on May Township road revocation",
   "summary": "The board will hold a public hearing and consider a joint powers agreement for revoking roads within May Township. Other notable items include grant applications for intersection and bridge projects, mower purchases, and a request for personal leave due to political activity. A large consent agenda covers routine approvals, licenses, and personnel items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-429",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05192026-429",
   "source": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "Soil and Water Conservation District",
   "headline": "Board to approve lowest bidder for Poquet Lake outlet culvert design",
   "summary": "The Cass Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its regular monthly meeting, considering consent agenda items including payment vouchers for the Leech Lake River Watershed-Based Implementation Funding (WBIF) Phase 3 and Conservation Contracts. Major discussion items include approval of a partnership with the Wabeds Little Boy Cooper Rice Lakes Association for $570 in district share for 40 watercraft inspector hours, approval of the lowest qualified bidder for the Poquet Lake outlet culvert design, and authorization of a grant agreement for Leech Lake River WBIF Phase 4. The board will also receive the 2025 audit letter and consider renewing the MN Soil Health Coalition membership.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132026-428",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05132026-428",
   "source": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Planning Commission & Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Feedlot expansion and EIS scoping highlight May 11 meeting",
   "summary": "The Cass County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a feedlot expansion for PFG Partners LLP adding 908.4 animal units, and adopt a final scoping document for an Environmental Impact Statement for the Waterside Estates development. The commission will also decide on 10 variance requests for lakeshore properties and consider a variance extension.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-427",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05112026-427",
   "source": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to hold public hearing on Land Use Ordinance 2nd reading",
   "summary": "The Cass County Board will hold public hearings on an off-sale intoxicating liquor license and the second reading of the Cass County Land Use Ordinance. The board will also discuss pending litigation and labor negotiation strategy in closed executive sessions. The consent agenda includes approval of licenses, cannabis registration, opioid settlement funds, and Chippewa National Forest funds, as well as various contracts and personnel items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-426",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05052026-426",
   "source": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Cass County Commissioners to review annual reports and award highway contracts",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will receive annual reports from the Land Department and Probation. The body is deciding on several highway department contracts and a variety of consent agenda items including liquor licenses and grant activities.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-425",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04212026-425",
   "source": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Planning Commission & Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Cass County to consider land reclassifications and variance requests",
   "summary": "The Cass County Planning Commission will meet to consider applications for land reclassification and variances, including a request to reclassify 7.5 acres for commercial use and several variance requests for structures near lakes and streams. The meeting will also include a public hearing on an Environmental Impact Statement for a proposed development.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04132026-424",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04132026-424",
   "source": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-08",
   "body": "Soil and Water Conservation District",
   "headline": "Board approves contract to remove starry stonewort on Rowen and nearby lakes",
   "summary": "The Cass County Soil and Water Conservation District board will vote on several consent‑agenda items, including reimbursement vouchers for MN DNR forest stewardship plans and a contract with Aquatic Plant Management LLC to conduct diver‑assisted suction harvesting of starry stonewort on Rowen and other lakes. Additional decisions cover a funding request from the Roosevelt and Lawrence Area Lakes Association and renewal of a short‑term CD. The meeting also includes routine reports, a review of cost‑share applications, and a discussion of recent statutory changes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04082026-422",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04082026-422",
   "source": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board will hold a public hearing for the second reading of the Land Use Ordinance",
   "summary": "The Cass County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda, review the Mississippi River Headwaters Watershed FY26/27 workplan and budget, and approve General Fund fourth‑quarter budget amendments. It will also award maintenance striping and gravel‑surfacing contracts, and schedule public hearings on the Land Use Ordinance and the revocation of County Roads 102 and 104 to May Township.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04072026-423",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04072026-423",
   "source": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-17",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "County board to approve contracts, personnel, and road speed studies",
   "summary": "The Cass County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve a consent agenda including personnel, warrants, and various service agreements, as well as consider contracts for road projects and speed studies.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03172026-421",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03172026-421",
   "source": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-11",
   "body": "Soil and Water Conservation District",
   "headline": "Board to consider land use ordinance amendments and multiple cost‑share approvals",
   "summary": "The Cass Soil and Water Conservation District board will approve the consent agenda, including minutes from the February 11, 2026 meeting and two cancelled soil testing contracts. It will also approve cost‑share agreements for forest stewardship plans from the Pine River, Leech Lake River, and other watershed projects. The board will review and vote on proposed land‑use ordinance amendments and several payment vouchers and contracts related to watershed and livestock initiatives.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03112026-420",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03112026-420",
   "source": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "Planning Commission & Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Ordinance amendment first reading scheduled at March 9 meeting",
   "summary": "The Cass County Planning Commission will review a land‑use ordinance amendment requested by Diane and Dave Ford, with a first reading at 1:00 PM. It will also consider a reclassification of 13.81 acres at 3694 Alpine Drive SW, a preliminary plat of 29 residential lots in Birch Lake Township, several variance requests, and a conditional use permit for a 49‑unit seasonal RV park at 7058 39th Ave NW.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03092026-418",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03092026-418",
   "source": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-03",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to appoint committee members and declare commissioner vacancy",
   "summary": "The Cass County Board will appoint members to committees and a policy committee, and will declare a vacancy in District 3 to schedule a special election. The meeting includes a consent agenda with personnel, contract, and grant approvals.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03032026-419",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03032026-419",
   "source": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-17",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board considers 2026-2028 Local #49 Operating Engineers labor contract",
   "summary": "The Cass County Board of Commissioners will review a multi-year labor contract and a MnDOT intersection evaluation for MN 371 and CSAH 2/CSAH 42. The meeting includes reports on opioid settlement activities and the Sheriff's Office 2025 annual report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02172026-417",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02172026-417",
   "source": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-11",
   "body": "Soil and Water Conservation District",
   "headline": "Board considers funding for Lake Washburn invasive species and bridge engineering",
   "summary": "The Cass Soil and Water Conservation District will review funding requests for Eurasian Milfoil delineation and inspections at Lake Washburn. The board is also considering updated engineering for the Cass-Loon Lake Bridge 97497 and a stream prioritization application for the Mayo Brook Stream Crossing Project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02112026-416",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02112026-416",
   "source": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-09",
   "body": "Planning Commission & Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to review resort expansion and residential plat",
   "summary": "The Cass County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a final plat for 15 residential lots and a conditional use permit for a resort expansion. The body will also review two variance requests for property additions and a patio.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02092026-415",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02092026-415",
   "source": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-03",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board considers revolving loan fund for property development in Walker",
   "summary": "The Cass County Board of Commissioners will discuss a revolving loan fund for community property development in the City of Walker. The board will also review a tree clearing agreement with Smoky Hollow Township and a truancy intervention response for 2025-2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02032026-413",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02032026-413",
   "source": "https://www.casscountymn.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}