{ "city": "Chippewa County", "state": "Minnesota", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/chippewacountymn.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": "RNG pipeline update presented by Dooley’s Petroleum", "summary": "The Chippewa County Board will approve the minutes from the July 7, 2026 meeting as part of a consent agenda. Commissioners will hear updates on family services, highways, a renewable natural gas (RNG) pipeline, drainage, the Prairie Five Meals program, an audit proposal, IT needs, and the sheriff’s office. The meeting will conclude with a closed‑session session under Minnesota Statute 13D.05 subd. 2.", "agenda_url": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-430", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "County Commissioners", "headline": "County board to consider department restructure, multiple agreements", "summary": "The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners meets to approve a consent agenda including a Prairie Five lease and meal site agreement, an Avera mental health hold contract, and a GIS coordinator credit card. Scheduled appointments feature updates from the highway, sheriff, HR, IT, and a presentation on the Family Services Building. The HR update includes discussion of a proposed Land & Resource Management Department restructure.", "agenda_url": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-429", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "County Commissioners", "headline": "Public hearings for County Districts 12, 33, and 42 scheduled", "summary": "The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners will approve the June 2 meeting minutes and highway quote approvals. They will hold public hearings for County Districts 12, 33, and 42. Additional items include a DNR public waters inventory, updates from Woodland Centers and the Extension, and a market study discussion.", "agenda_url": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-428", "minutes_url": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06162026-428", "source": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "County Commissioners", "headline": "Board to hold closed litigation session and market study work session", "summary": "The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners will meet on June 2, 2026, with a consent agenda including a Workforce Center Joint Powers Agreement, Fire Disaster Tax Abatement, and accounts payable approval. Scheduled appointments feature updates from the Sheriff, Family Services, and Auditor/Treasurer, plus a closed session to discuss litigation and a work session on a market study.", "agenda_url": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-427", "minutes_url": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06022026-427", "source": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "County Commissioners", "headline": "Commissioners consider Stantec landfill contract and equipment quotes", "summary": "The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners will approve the minutes from the May 5 meeting and consider a Stantec Consulting contract for the county landfill. They will also review quotes to move and upgrade interview‑room equipment and address routine accounts payable. Additional updates include drainage, economic development, and assessor reports, followed by closed‑session discussions on litigation and a restorative‑justice coordinator evaluation.", "agenda_url": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-426", "minutes_url": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05192026-426", "source": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Land & Resource Public Committees", "headline": "Board to consider variance request for home placement in Milan", "summary": "The Chippewa County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for a property in Milan. The board will deliberate on whether to allow a home to be built closer to the road right-of-way than current ordinances permit.", "agenda_url": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132026-425", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "County Commissioners", "headline": "Commissioners will discuss the park reservation system and approve prior meeting minutes", "summary": "The Board will approve minutes from the April 21 regular meeting and the April 27 drainage meeting. Commissioners will hear updates on the highway and the sheriff's office, and review furniture quotes. They will discuss drainage repair, tax‑forfeited property, the park reservation system, and a market‑study work session.", "agenda_url": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-424", "minutes_url": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05052026-424", "source": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "County Commissioners", "headline": "Public hearing on petition to reroute Chippewa County Ditch 68 drainage", "summary": "The Chippewa County Board, acting as the Drainage Authority, holds a public hearing on a petition (Sachariason) to impound, reroute, and divert waters of County Ditch 68. The board may continue the hearing, approve modifications and authorize a project, or deny the petition. An engineer's report will be presented.", "agenda_url": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04272026-422", "minutes_url": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04272026-422", "source": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "County Commissioners", "headline": "Chippewa County Commissioners to review department updates and personnel", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve accounts payable and appoint Liz Torgerson to the Extension Committee. The session includes updates from the Highway, Auditor/Treasurer, and Family Services departments. A closed session is scheduled for the Family Services Director's annual evaluation.", "agenda_url": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-423", "minutes_url": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04212026-423", "source": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "County Commissioners", "headline": "Commissioners to discuss capital improvement bonds and market study", "summary": "The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners will meet to review a capital improvement bond issuance award and a market study. The board is also considering the appointment of Elizabeth Bloom to the Extension Committee and refilling a social worker position.", "agenda_url": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04072026-420", "minutes_url": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04072026-420", "source": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-17", "body": "County Commissioners", "headline": "Public hearing on Riverview revenue bond financing issuance", "summary": "The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners will approve the minutes from the March 3 meeting and consider several consent agenda items, including Heartland Industry contracts and a summer support staff hiring plan. A public hearing will be held on the Riverview revenue bond financing issuance. Additional updates will be provided by staff on human resources, family services, public health, sentencing, and highways. The board will close with a closed‑session evaluation of the Veterans Service Officer.", "agenda_url": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03172026-419", "minutes_url": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03172026-419", "source": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-03", "body": "County Commissioners", "headline": "County Commissioners consider a credit‑enhancement resolution for CIP bonds", "summary": "The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners will vote on several items at its March 3, 2026 meeting. The consent agenda includes approval of the February 17 meeting minutes, a credit‑enhancement resolution for the county’s capital‑improvement program bonds, and a lease amendment with the Department of Public Safety. Additional scheduled appointments cover updates on GIS, highways, the sheriff’s office, drainage, and personal‑property tax abatements. Two closed‑session evaluations of the recorder and assessor are also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03032026-418", "minutes_url": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03032026-418", "source": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-02-17", "body": "County Commissioners", "headline": "County Commissioners consider PERA resolution and per‑capita funding requests", "summary": "The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners will vote on a PERA resolution and review per‑capita funding requests from Granite Falls and Clara City. They will also approve the minutes from the February 3, 2026 meeting and address accounts payable. Several department heads will give updates on highways, family services, human resources, and the auditor/treasurer office.", "agenda_url": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02172026-417", "minutes_url": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02172026-417", "source": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-02-03", "body": "County Commissioners", "headline": "County commissioners will discuss the Family Services building renovation", "summary": "The board will approve a consent agenda that includes the minutes from the Jan. 20 meeting, a rent contract for Family Services, the 2025 audit engagement letter, and accounts payable. They will also hear scheduled updates on the Family Services building renovation, staffing, highway projects, sheriff operations, assessor matters, and auditor/treasurer reports.", "agenda_url": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02032026-416", "minutes_url": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02032026-416", "source": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-01-20", "body": "County Commissioners", "headline": "Chippewa County Commissioners to review department updates and set appeal date", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve accounts payable and a donation to the Granite Falls Food Shelf. The board is scheduling the County Board of Appeal & Equalization for June 16. The meeting includes updates on family services, highways, and software migrations.", "agenda_url": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01202026-414", "minutes_url": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01202026-414", "source": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-01-06", "body": "County Commissioners", "headline": "Chippewa County Commissioners to reorganize board for 2026", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will meet to reorganize the board and make committee appointments for 2026. The body will also review lease and service contracts for several county entities.", "agenda_url": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01062026-413", "minutes_url": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01062026-413", "source": "https://www.chippewacountymn.gov/AgendaCenter" } ] }