{ "city": "Koochiching County", "state": "Minnesota", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/co.koochiching.mn.us/", "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": "2026-07-14", "body": "County Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to set public hearing on ambulance service district subsidy", "summary": "The Koochiching County Board and Development Authority will meet to address financial reports, personnel changes, and infrastructure bids. The Board is considering a public hearing for ambulance subsidies and a request for 2027 IRRRB economic development funding.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-601", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "County Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Property tax appeals on agenda for County Board of Equalization", "summary": "The board will consider routine approvals including claims, hires, and service agreement renewals. They will also hold a public hearing for property tax appeals as the County Board of Equalization at 6 p.m. Additionally, the Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2027 budget schedule.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-599", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06232026-599", "source": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "County Board of Commissioners", "headline": "County board to discuss 2027 budget, approve hires and housing agreements", "summary": "The Koochiching County Board will approve routine claims, personnel actions (including a jail cook resignation and multiple hires), and several housing support agreement renewals. Commissioners will consider authorizing an RFP for engineering services for drinking water planning. The evening Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2027 budget schedule, and the Board of Equalization will hear property tax appeals.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-600", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06162026-600", "source": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "County Board of Commissioners", "headline": "County Board to discuss statewide affordable housing aid", "summary": "The Koochiching County Board will hold a regular meeting on June 9, 2026, to approve routine financial and personnel actions, consider a grant for boat and water safety, authorize seeking bids for a new motor pool vehicle, and discuss two major items in Committee of the Whole: Statewide Affordable Housing Aid and an Ambulance Subordinate Service District Subsidy. The meeting includes public teleconference access.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-598", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06092026-598", "source": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "County Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Public hearing and board action on Local Option Sales Tax project list", "summary": "The County Board will first hold a public hearing at 9:00 a.m. on the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) project list, then convene its regular meeting at 9:30 a.m. to consider approving an updated LOST project list, setting a public hearing on an ambulance service district subsidy, and acting on various personnel, contracts, and administrative items.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-597", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-597", "source": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "County Board of Commissioners", "headline": "County board to consider treatment court proclamation, highway contracts", "summary": "The Koochiching County Board will hold a regular meeting on May 12, 2026, with routine approvals of minutes, financial listings, and payroll. Notable items include a Borderland Treatment Court presentation and a proclamation for Treatment Court Month, as well as approval of nuisance beaver trappers and hired truck rental for the Highway Department. The Committee of the Whole will discuss a Veterans Services update, budget reviews, and a commissioner appreciation BBQ.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-596", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05122026-596", "source": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "County Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Koochiching County Board to review highway bids and land use permits", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will consider several personnel hires and promotions and review IT equipment quotes. The meeting includes authorizing bids for road striping and repair projects and deciding on four land use permits. Members will also set a public meeting date to update the Local Option Sales Tax project list.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282026-595", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04282026-595", "source": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "County Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to vote on off‑site gambling application and multiple department approvals", "summary": "The Koochiching County Board will consider a range of items, including approval of an off‑site gambling application, financial reports, and several human‑resources actions. It will also vote on a boat and water grant for the Sheriff’s Department, authorize highway department bids for services, and approve an environmental services contract for lake inspections. Public comment, a university extension presentation, and other updates are scheduled before adjournment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04142026-594", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04142026-594", "source": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-24", "body": "County Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board considers creating ambulance subordinate service district", "summary": "The Koochiching County Board of Commissioners will discuss the creation of an ambulance subordinate service district and the appointment of a steering committee to negotiate an ambulance contract. The board will also consider a lease request from the City of International Falls for law enforcement center space.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03242026-593", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03242026-593", "source": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-10", "body": "County Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Koochiching County Board to review election equipment and IT contracts", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve monthly financial claims and payroll. The body is considering several contracts and requests, including election equipment purchases and IT domain projects. Discussions will also cover environmental services and ATV club support.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03102026-592", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03102026-592", "source": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-02-24", "body": "County Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to hold public hearing on establishing ambulance subordinate district", "summary": "The Koochiching County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the establishment of an ambulance subordinate district. The board will also consider several grant applications and conditional use permits for commercial operations.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02242026-591", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02242026-591", "source": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-02-10", "body": "County Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board will vote on airport grant agreement and law‑enforcement lease response", "summary": "The Koochiching County Board will consider several financial and administrative items, including approval of January payroll, courthouse and highway claims, and a warrant void. It will adopt resolutions to renew the part‑time deputy PERA pension plan and to approve a State Airport Fund grant amendment. The board will also consider a response to International Falls regarding a law‑enforcement center lease. Environmental Services will be authorized to enter grant agreements for water and soil resources for fiscal years 2026‑2027.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02102026-589", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02102026-589", "source": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-01-27", "body": "County Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board considers mental health service renewals and election grant", "summary": "The Koochiching County Board of Commissioners will review service agreements for Northland Counseling and a grant from the MN Secretary of State. The board will also discuss a law enforcement center lease offer and an ambulance service district resolution. Other items include the purchase of a sweeper attachment for the highway department.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01272026-590", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01272026-590", "source": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-01-13", "body": "County Board of Commissioners", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01132026-588", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01132026-588", "source": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-01-06", "body": "County Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Koochiching County Board to elect 2026 leadership and set official salaries", "summary": "The County Board and Koochiching Development Authority will elect their 2026 chairs and vice chairs. The board will decide on 2026 mileage rates, minimum salaries for elected officials, and a liquor and tobacco license for R Store Inc.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01062026-587", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01062026-587", "source": "https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/AgendaCenter" } ] }