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 "city": "Cottonwood County",
 "state": "Minnesota",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/rz-cottonwoodcountymn.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": [],
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners to discuss 2027 budget and Public Works Director hiring",
   "summary": "The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the 2027 budget and personnel changes, including the hiring of a Public Works Director/Engineer. The board will also review safety improvements for the TH 62 and CSAH 5 intersection.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/Document_Center/Commissioners%20Agendas/2026/0721.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/government/county_commissioners/board_meeting_agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners to review library budget and conditional use permits",
   "summary": "The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a budget request from the Plum Creek Library System and review two conditional use permits. The board will also consider agreements with the state and a lawn mower purchase.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/Document_Center/Commissioners%20Agendas/2026/0707.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/Document_Center/Commissioners%20Minutes/2026/0707.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/government/county_commissioners/board_meeting_agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "County Board of Equalization",
   "headline": "Cottonwood County Board of Equalization to review valuation changes",
   "summary": "The Board of Appeal & Equalization will meet to receive an update on county statistics and valuation changes from the County Assessor. The board is also scheduled to hear a matter regarding Sidney A. Nelson.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/Document_Center/Commissioners%20Agendas/2026/0616%20BOAE.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/Document_Center/Commissioners%20Minutes/2026/0616%20boe.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/government/county_commissioners/board_meeting_agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners to review land use permits and professional proposals",
   "summary": "The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will consider two land use permits and proposals from Contegrity Group, Inc. and Widseth. The board will also discuss hiring a part-time jail/dispatcher.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/Document_Center/Commissioners%20Agendas/2026/0616.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/Document_Center/Commissioners%20Minutes/2026/0616.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/government/county_commissioners/board_meeting_agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners to review land use permits and Public Health building quotes",
   "summary": "The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will consider four land use permits for Pankonin, Neuhof, Haugen, and Ludewig. The board will also review quotes for a new AC and furnace for the Public Health Building.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/Document_Center/Commissioners%20Agendas/2026/0602.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/Document_Center/Commissioners%20Minutes/2026/0602.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/government/county_commissioners/board_meeting_agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners hold public hearings on housing initiatives",
   "summary": "The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding housing initiatives involving James Anderson and Dustin and Maria Thom. The board will also receive a presentation from PowerOn Midwest and discuss staffing for the jail and public works department.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/Document_Center/Commissioners%20Agendas/2026/0519.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/Document_Center/Commissioners%20Minutes/2026/0519.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/government/county_commissioners/board_meeting_agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners to hold public hearing on County Ditch #42",
   "summary": "The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will continue a public hearing regarding County Ditch #42. The board will also review housing initiatives for new construction and an interim use permit for Ulland Quarry.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/Document_Center/Commissioners%20Agendas/2026/0505.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/Document_Center/Commissioners%20Minutes/2026/0505.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/government/county_commissioners/board_meeting_agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Cottonwood County Board to consider seed capital loan and staffing hires",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will discuss a seed capital loan for BARC and a crime victim service grant. The meeting includes requests for approval to hire a part-time landfill scale operator and seasonal employees.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/Document_Center/Commissioners%20Agendas/2026/0421.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/Document_Center/Commissioners%20Minutes/2026/0421.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/government/county_commissioners/board_meeting_agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners to consider deer hunting firearm ordinance and water resolutions",
   "summary": "The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss infrastructure agreements and personnel hires. The agenda includes a resolution for the Blue Earth River Watershed Management Plan and a proposed deer hunting firearm ordinance.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/Document_Center/Commissioners%20Agendas/2026/0407.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/Document_Center/Commissioners%20Minutes/2026/0407.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/government/county_commissioners/board_meeting_agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-30",
   "body": "Planning Team Meeting",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/Document_Center/Commissioners%20Agendas/2026/0330%20Hazard%20Mitigation%20Plan%20(HMP).pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/government/county_commissioners/board_meeting_agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-17",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners to discuss railroad crossings and daycare operational support",
   "summary": "The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will meet to review infrastructure projects and funding agreements. Discussions include railroad crossings on CSAH’s 2 and 8 and operational support for school district operated daycares.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/Document_Center/Commissioners%20Agendas/2026/0317.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/Document_Center/Commissioners%20Minutes/2026/0317.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/government/county_commissioners/board_meeting_agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-03",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/Document_Center/Commissioners%20Agendas/2026/0303.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/Document_Center/Commissioners%20Minutes/2026/0303.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/government/county_commissioners/board_meeting_agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-17",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/Document_Center/Commissioners%20Agendas/2026/0217.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/Document_Center/Commissioners%20Minutes/2026/0217.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/government/county_commissioners/board_meeting_agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-03",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners to review wind farm update and solid waste licenses",
   "summary": "The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the Plum Creek Wind Farm and 2026 solid waste collection licenses. The board will also consider a land use permit for Red Rock Quarry and a maintenance agreement for Big Bend Driveways.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/Document_Center/Commissioners%20Agendas/2026/0203.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/Document_Center/Commissioners%20Minutes/2026/0203.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/government/county_commissioners/board_meeting_agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-20",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/Document_Center/Commissioners%20Agendas/2026/0120.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/Document_Center/Commissioners%20Minutes/2026/0120.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/government/county_commissioners/board_meeting_agendas___minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-06",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Cottonwood County Commissioners to set 2026 rates, wages, and board leadership",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman and approve several 2026 administrative updates. The meeting includes decisions on county office fees, seasonal employee wages, and the 2026 ditch assessment interest rate.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/Document_Center/Commissioners%20Agendas/2026/0106.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/Document_Center/Commissioners%20Minutes/2026/0106.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov/government/county_commissioners/board_meeting_agendas___minutes.php"
  }
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