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   "summary": "The Murray County Board will review updates from the medical center, ditch bills, and waste services. They will consider a vehicle purchase for the sheriff's office, a highway BAS controller replacement, and a letter of support for Nobles County's certificate of need. Additional items include a grant fiscal agent role and a donation of a fire training house on wheels.",
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   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding Minnesota Investment Funds (MIF) transfers. The meeting includes a closed session for labor negotiation strategy and a public bid opening for winter storage. Members will also review zoning requests and the 2027 Highway Department budget.",
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   "summary": "The Murray County Board of Commissioners will verify quorum, discuss training and recertification requirements, and have members take the oath of office. They will recap changes to property values for the 2026 assessment that will affect the 2027 assessment. The board will set a 15‑minute time limit for each taxpayer appeal and consider the assessor's recommendations.",
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   "headline": "Public hearing on Murray JD 14 impoundment modification",
   "summary": "The Board will hold a public hearing on DNR-related impoundment/modification/partial abandonment for Murray JD 14. Other actions include amending a previous motion on County Ditch 41 Improvement Award, awarding a contract for repairs to the EoL Turntable and Pit, and approving a joint powers agreement for the Workforce Investment Program. The board will also consider the 2026 seasonal wage scale and ditch inspection reports.",
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   "summary": "The Murray County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on June 2, 2026. Items include discussion of 2027 ambulance agreements, a rural water system joint powers agreement, several conditional use permits, and updates from various departments. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and commissioner warrants.",
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   "headline": "Board to discuss shared engineer position with other counties",
   "summary": "The board will hear the A.C.E. of Southwest Minnesota 2025 annual report and an update on the opioid program. A discussion on a shared engineer position with other counties is scheduled. Commissioners will also consider a new liquor license for Pump N Pak RV Inc and declare surplus vehicles.",
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   "headline": "Board considers abolishing County Administration and appointing a County Coordinator",
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   "headline": "Board to approve construction contracts for seal coat and bituminous overlay projects",
   "summary": "The Murray County Board will consider several items, including a medical center update, a proposed state land acquisition, and a grant award with a request for proposal. They will also address ditch bills, initiate repair proceedings for CD 20 and JD 14, and approve two construction contracts for road seal coating and a bituminous overlay. A work session will discuss the county coordinator position, wage scale, organizational chart, and related personnel appointments.",
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   "headline": "Board to review library funding and Sunrise Terrace rental rates",
   "summary": "The Murray County Board of Commissioners will discuss funding requests for the Plum Creek Library and a rental rate increase for Sunrise Terrace. The board will also review ditch bills and a job advertisement for a Highway Engineer.",
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   "headline": "Board will award contract for County Ditch 41 improvement",
   "summary": "The Murray County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including a bid award for the County Ditch 41 improvement, a public hearing on a tax abatement request, and updates on grant applications and infrastructure projects. They will also review performance measures, ditch bills, and personnel matters.",
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   "headline": "Board considers land use permits and liquor licenses",
   "summary": "The Murray County Board of Commissioners will review several land use permits and liquor licenses. The meeting includes reports from the Sheriff, Auditor/Treasurer, and Zoning Administrator.",
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   "headline": "Board discusses ditch bills, CUP extension, and surplus property reserve",
   "summary": "The Murray County Board will consider several items on its regular agenda, including Ditch Bills presented by the Auditor/Treasurer. It will also review a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) extension request for Justin Opdahl under the Zoning/Environmental Administrator. In a closed session, commissioners will discuss setting a minimum sale price (reserve amount) for surplus county property.",
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   "headline": "Murray County Board to review liquor licenses and equipment surplus",
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   "headline": "County approves landfill engineering contract with Short, Elliot, Hendrickson, Inc.",
   "summary": "The Murray County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including a grant proposal from the SW Regional Development Coalition, a conditional use permit for Dennis & Deborah Johnson, and a delegation agreement with the DNR for AIS prevention. The board will also review the 2025 Feedlot Program year‑end report and a 2026 demolition landfill engineering services agreement with Short, Elliot, Hendrickson, Inc. Additional topics include a building lease for SW Health & Human Services and a review of citizen per diem and mileage rates.",
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   "headline": "Board to appoint engineer for MN DNR ditch abandonment modification",
   "summary": "The Murray County Board will discuss updates on the Geronimo Power project and sexual assault awareness. They will review ditch-related items, including ditch bills, an inspection report, and 2026 ditch spraying. A key decision is the appointment of an engineer for the Minnesota DNR partial abandonment, impoundment, or modification of Judicial Ditch 14.",
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   "headline": "Board to approve a culvert construction contract with Midwest Contracting",
   "summary": "The Murray County Board will consider a range of items including a soil and water allocation request, a tax‑abatement hearing, a public bid opening for a horticulture building remodel, and several contract and funding matters. Key decisions include approving a construction contract with Midwest Contracting, LLC for a culvert project (SAP 051‑638‑0) and authorizing highway‑aid and seal‑coat agreements. The board will also hear updates on emergency‑alert systems, IT equipment purchases, and a public hearing on JD 27 impound and reroute issues.",
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   "headline": "Board to approve construction contract for Greystone Salt & Sand shed",
   "summary": "The Murray County Board will consider several items, including a public bid opening for a motor pool garage and the approval of a construction contract with Greystone Construction for a Salt & Sand shed. They will also review bid results for Project SAP 051-638-033, a Chanarambie Township agreement, an equipment purchase request, and a MnDOT partnership award. The meeting includes routine items such as approving minutes and commissioner warrants.",
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   "date": "2026-01-27",
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   "headline": "Board will consider emergency management light tower purchase and hazard plan adoption",
   "summary": "The Murray County Board of Commissioners will meet on Jan 27, 2026. Items on the regular agenda include a grant easement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, updates from Woodstock Communications, and several staff proposals. Key decisions involve purchasing an emergency management light tower, adopting a Hazard Mitigation Plan, and declaring portable generators surplus property. The board will also discuss funding options for a summer internship program and a DNR statewide shotgun repeal.",
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   "date": "2026-01-20",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Murray County Board to hold public hearing on 2026 fee schedule omissions",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2026 Murray County Fee Schedule Omissions. The meeting includes reviews of law enforcement contracts and various departmental project bids.",
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   "date": "2026-01-06",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Murray County Board to elect leadership and approve 2026 appropriations",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2026. The body will consider 2026 appropriations, liquor and tobacco licenses, and various administrative resolutions. The meeting also includes updates on the Murray County Medical Center and highway maintenance hiring.",
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