{ "city": "Swift County", "state": "Minnesota", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-swiftcounty/", "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": "2026-07-08", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to consider highway construction bids and liquor licenses", "summary": "The Swift County Board of Commissioners will consider consent agenda items including a daycare grant of $6,757.11 for Prairie Playhouse, ambulance support for Appleton Area Health, and annual liquor licenses for Honebrink LLC and 104 Club LLC. Regular agenda items include a Countryside Public Health update, approval of an HRA Office Assistant job description, a Parks Department mower upgrade, and award of highway construction bids. The board will also review a deputy hire at Grade 15, Step 4 and a presentation from the CEE-VI Drug Task Force.", "agenda_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=180", "minutes_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=180", "source": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=180" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "County board to discuss K9 program and auditor office request", "summary": "The Swift County Board of Commissioners will consider approval of minutes and warrants, receive an extension update, and discuss a request from the Auditor's Office and the county's K9 program.", "agenda_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=179", "minutes_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=179", "source": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=179" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Swift County Board discusses Opportunity Zone designation", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the Swift County Opportunity Zone designation. The agenda also includes reviews of the Environmental Services parking lot and utility permit addendums for Dooley's.", "agenda_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=182", "minutes_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=182", "source": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=182" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to consider conditional use permit for Southern MN Beet Sugar Cooperative", "summary": "The Swift County Board will discuss and vote on several agenda items, including a conditional use permit request from Southern MN Beet Sugar Cooperative and a conditional use permit for Scott Lonneman. The consent agenda includes approval of a $2,500 day‑care grant for Christina Ahrndt and a Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act joint powers agreement. The regular agenda also contains a vote to approve the sale of the county’s K9 Red and a discussion of a potential roadside ditch policy.", "agenda_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=178", "minutes_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=178", "source": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=178" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Commissioners to consider paving project bid, mower purchases, solid waste agreements", "summary": "The Board will consider a private drainage crossing permit, approve purchases of a 15-foot batwing mower and a disk mower, and award a bid for the 2026 Environmental Services Paving Project. Also up for vote are Swift County Solid Waste Management Delivery Agreements and a request for a second extension of PTO hours. The Parks Department Mower Upgrade will be discussed, and Sheriff Holtz will provide an informational update.", "agenda_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=181", "minutes_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=181", "source": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=181" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "HRA-EDA Board Meeting", "headline": "Board to consider Kerkhoven demolition project and housing LLC", "summary": "The Swift County HRA-EDA Board will consider action items including a tenant rent increase, approval of a lawn care contract, a demolition project in Kerkhoven, the formation of Swift Appleton Housing LLC, and a Federal Home Loan Bank funding application. Several financial reports and previous meeting minutes are also on the consent agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=177", "minutes_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=177", "source": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=177" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "HRA-EDA Board Meeting", "headline": "Board will consider advancing funds to Swift Appleton Housing LLC", "summary": "The Swift County HRA-EDA Board will review and vote on several items, including the public comment period and adoption of public engagement rules, townhome interim maintenance and capital improvement procedures, and updates to the 2026 administrative plan. They will also consider advancing funds to Swift Appleton Housing LLC. Additional discussion items include the board meeting schedule, program and strategic plan updates, loan reporting, and an update on the Diamond Village Project.", "agenda_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=176", "minutes_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=176", "source": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=176" }, { "date": "2026-04-29", "body": "HRA-EDA Board Meeting", "headline": "Board to discuss the executed Bring It Home Rental Assistance Grant contract", "summary": "The board will consider routine consent agenda items, including approval of the January 26, 2026 meeting minutes and January financial reports. Action items include a tenant comment on a rent increase, review of policy updates, an annual civil rights certification, and discussion of how to use 2025 CVEC funds. Information items feature a review of the CEDS SWOT analysis and the executed Bring It Home Rental Assistance Grant contract, along with updates to the strategic plan and loan reporting.", "agenda_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=175", "minutes_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=175", "source": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=175" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board considers second reading of firearm limitations for deer hunting", "summary": "The Swift County Board of Commissioners will hold a second reading of Ordinance 2026-01 regarding deer hunting firearm limitations. The board will also select a final hearing date for JD #8 Redetermination and hold a Human Service work session.", "agenda_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=174", "minutes_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=174", "source": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=174" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Public hearing on ordinance limiting deer hunting firearms", "summary": "The Swift County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 2026-01, which maintains firearm limitations for deer hunting in the county. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call and agenda approval.", "agenda_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=172", "minutes_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=172", "source": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=172" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to vote on AFSCME union contracts and highway paving bids", "summary": "The Swift County Board of Commissioners will consider approving labor agreements with three AFSCME local unions for courthouse, human services, and highway/environmental services employees. They will also award bids for 2026 paving and gravel projects, and authorize a principal payment on a 2025A bond. A parking lot paving project at Environmental Services is discussed.", "agenda_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=173", "minutes_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=173", "source": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=173" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Commissioners to consider firearm limits for deer hunting", "summary": "The Swift County Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution authorizing a principal payment on the 2025A Bond and review a draft ordinance that would retain firearm limitations for deer hunting. Several consent agenda items include approval of minutes, a 2026 DAC DT&H contract, daycare grant requests totaling $3,917.45, and an amended lease with the State of Minnesota. The board will also discuss scheduling a March workshop.", "agenda_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=170", "minutes_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=170", "source": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=170" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to approve warrants, fee schedule, and motor grader purchase", "summary": "The Swift County Board of Commissioners will approve warrants for payments made on February 27, 2026, and consider an amended 2026 fee schedule. The board will also review a request to purchase a motor grader and discuss a draft ordinance on firearm limitations for deer hunting.", "agenda_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=171", "minutes_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=171", "source": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=171" }, { "date": "2026-03-02", "body": "HRA-EDA Board Meeting", "headline": "Board to decide on rental budget, rent increase, and Diamond Village project", "summary": "The HRA-EDA Board will consider a consent agenda approving prior minutes and financial reports, followed by action items including officer elections, establishing per diem and mileage rates, and approving resolutions for depositories and delegating authority. Key decisions involve the 2026 rental property budget and a rent increase, an update and authorization for the Diamond Village project, and allocation from the Local Housing Trust Fund. The board will also accept audited financial statements and approve an audit statement of work.", "agenda_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=169", "minutes_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=169", "source": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=169" }, { "date": "2026-02-23", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Swift County Board to consider County Attorney appointment and HRA staffing", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss staffing adjustments for the HRA and the appointment of a County Attorney. The body will also review a Human Services report on state and federal changes and consider a resolution for Greater Minnesota Funding.", "agenda_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=167", "minutes_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=167", "source": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=167" }, { "date": "2026-02-23", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to consider employment agreement, wage adjustment for county administrator", "summary": "The Swift County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a consent agenda including minutes and an internship program agreement, followed by public hearings and regular agenda items. Key actions include a closed session for the county administrator's annual performance review and a resolution to approve an employment agreement with a wage adjustment. Other business includes a Woodland Centers presentation, a deputy MOU request, highway updates, a contract extension with Abdo, and a discussion on deer hunting firearms.", "agenda_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=166", "minutes_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=166", "source": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=166" }, { "date": "2026-02-23", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to discuss compensation for Appointed Interim County Attorney", "summary": "The Swift County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss the compensation of the Appointed Interim County Attorney.", "agenda_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=168", "minutes_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=168", "source": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=168" }, { "date": "2026-01-28", "body": "HRA-EDA Board Meeting", "headline": "HRA-EDA Board to consider rental rehab bids and state program participation", "summary": "The Swift County HRA-EDA Board will review draft financial statements for FYE25 and discuss the Local Housing Trust Fund. The board is deciding on bids for rental rehabilitation projects and participation in the Minnesota City Participation Program.", "agenda_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=165", "minutes_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=165", "source": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=165" }, { "date": "2026-01-23", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to consider $800,000 grant MOU for Family First Prevention Services", "summary": "The Swift County Board of Commissioners will vote on a Memorandum of Understanding with Safe Generations to apply for an $800,000 grant under the Family First Prevention Services Act. The meeting also includes resolutions to adopt a new mileage rate, designate the 2026 official newspaper, establish animal bounties, and set annual salaries and per diems for county commissioners. Additional items cover appointments, contracts, and other routine approvals.", "agenda_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=164", "minutes_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=164", "source": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=164" }, { "date": "2026-01-23", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to adopt Swift County 2026 final budget and levy", "summary": "The Swift County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting Resolution 25-12-45, which sets the 2026 final budget and levy. The meeting also includes approval of several day‑care grants totaling $9,629.40, contracts for Lutheran Social Services and other providers, and discussion of sheriff and elected‑official salary expectations. Additional items include a price adjustment for beavers caught in county ditches and extensions of agreements with Abdo.", "agenda_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=162", "minutes_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=162", "source": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=162" }, { "date": "2026-01-23", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to discuss options for OHV park", "summary": "The Swift County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and consider options for an off-highway vehicle (OHV) park. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.", "agenda_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=163", "minutes_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=163", "source": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=163" }, { "date": "2026-01-14", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Swift County Board to review 2026 budget and elected official salaries", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will review the 2026 budget and discuss salaries for elected officials. The meeting includes votes on several human services contracts and a waste disposal agreement.", "agenda_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=160", "minutes_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=160", "source": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=160" }, { "date": "2026-01-14", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Swift County Board to hold Truth-in-Taxation hearing", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will conduct a Truth-in-Taxation hearing and discuss 2026 salaries for elected officials. The body is also considering several service contracts and a labor agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. Local #10.", "agenda_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=161", "minutes_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=161", "source": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=161" }, { "date": "2026-01-14", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board considers new Wind, Solar, and Energy Storage Ordinance", "summary": "The Swift County Board of Commissioners will review a new energy storage and wind/solar ordinance. The board is also considering a contractor's bid for the Appleton OHV Park EDA Project.", "agenda_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=158", "minutes_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=158", "source": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=158" }, { "date": "2026-01-14", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board considers resolution urging repeal of nuclear energy moratorium", "summary": "The Swift County Board of Commissioners will discuss elected official salaries and a resolution regarding nuclear energy production. The board is also reviewing several service contracts and a daycare grant for Prairie Playhouse Child Care.", "agenda_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=159", "minutes_url": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=159", "source": "https://swiftcounty.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=159" } ] }