{
 "city": "Wadena County",
 "state": "Minnesota",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/wadenacounty.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": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-12",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "County commissioners to tour roads and facilities",
   "summary": "The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will hold a road tour with the Highway Department and County Engineer Anthony Maule. No official actions or votes will be taken during the event.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08122026-1063",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to hold public hearing on tax abatement for Parcel 02-537-0100",
   "summary": "The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing and discuss housing tax abatement for a specific parcel. The board will also review financial reports and various grant and subsidy requests.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-1064",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "County board to discuss capital projects and transfer funds for Friendly Rider Facility",
   "summary": "The board will consider approving a fund transfer for the Friendly Rider Facility and a professional land survey services contract. They will also discuss capital building projects for 2026-2030 and conduct a site visit at the fairgrounds. Consent items include warrants, a public health advisory appointment, replacement vehicles, and employment updates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-1062",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Public hearings on housing and commercial tax abatements",
   "summary": "The board will hold public hearings on proposed housing tax abatements for four properties (02-537-0030, 04-023-1010, 07-012-2010, 11-002-1015) and a commercial tax abatement (17-300-0370). They will also consider a conditional use permit for Ryan Busch, approve a transit operating and capital grant resolution for Friendly Rider 2027, and discuss the ADA courthouse entrance project and housing trust fund. Consent items include warrants, minutes, a low-income septic system replacement grant, and appropriations for the Old Wadena Society and Ag Society.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-1061",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Budget committee to review levy history and payroll data",
   "summary": "The Wadena County Board of Commissioners Budget Committee will meet to review three financial documents: a 10-year levy history, year-to-date figures for 2025-2027, and a payroll comparison. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists entirely of informational reviews.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-1059",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Public hearing on tax abatements for six parcels",
   "summary": "The Wadena County Board will hold a public hearing at 1:15 PM on tax abatements for parcels 13-430-0020, 11-009-3015, 13-020-1010, 08-004-2040, and 12-031-4010. Regular agenda items include housing tax abatements for six parcels, a countywide rollout of a Health Care Savings Plan, and approval of 2026 allocations for the Sebeka Historical Society, The Economic Alliance, and The Initiative Foundation. The board will also discuss forestry site prep and timber sales. Consent agenda items include warrants, minutes, budget reports, a liquor license for Nimrod Baseball Association, and a Sebeka event obstruction permit.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-1060",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06222026-1060",
   "source": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "County Board of Equalization meets for procedural session",
   "summary": "This is a routine meeting of the Wadena County Board of Equalization with only procedural items on the agenda, including property owner appointments and assessor recommendations. No specific property valuations or tax decisions are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-1057",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06222026-1057",
   "source": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Public hearing on Subdivision Ordinance #4 amendments",
   "summary": "This is a quorum notice for a Planning Commission meeting; no votes or actions will be taken by the County Board. A public hearing will be held at approximately 7:00 pm to consider proposed amendments to Subdivision Ordinance #4.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-1058",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Wadena County Board to consider solar project update and tax abatement hearing",
   "summary": "The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve routine warrants and minutes, discuss a solar project update, and hold a public hearing on a tax abatement for a specific parcel.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-1056",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06092026-1056",
   "source": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Wadena County Board to review culvert replacement and budget amendments",
   "summary": "The County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a culvert replacement request for CR145 and a budget amendment for solid waste. The board will also consider various permits for local organizations and review financial reports from April 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-1055",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06022026-1055",
   "source": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board will consider a housing tax abatement request",
   "summary": "The Wadena County Board will approve routine warrants, minutes, and donations on the consent agenda. It will discuss updates to the comprehensive plan, a public hearing at 9:15 a.m., and several regular items including a housing tax abatement (02-007-4020). Additional items include a signage payment for Old Wadena and Nimrod Parks and technology funds for the Recorder's Office.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-1054",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05192026-1054",
   "source": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to vote on Resolution 2026-15 for sheriff's department reassurance solutions",
   "summary": "The board will consider a consent agenda including warrants, a gambling permit, policy updates, and an employment update. Regular agenda items include a resolution (2026-15) regarding reassurance solutions for the Sheriff's Department, hiring a part-time driver for Friendly Rider, and the 2025 Highway Department annual report. After break, there will be reports on the comprehensive plan update and zoning ordinance amendments, subdivision ordinance amendments, and Commissioner Kangas' planning and zoning requests.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-1053",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05122026-1053",
   "source": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Wadena County Board approves warrants, grants, and facility project award",
   "summary": "The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve routine financial warrants, low-income home septic system grants, and a resolution awarding a contract for the Friendly Rider facility project. The meeting includes a public hearing and reports on parks, IT, and opioid treatment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-1052",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05052026-1052",
   "source": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Wadena County Commissioners to discuss 2027 budget",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the 2027 budget and hold a public hearing at 9:15 AM. The agenda includes reviews of human services reports, an AI policy, and various administrative approvals.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-1051",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04212026-1051",
   "source": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "County Board to decide Conditional Use Permit for a wedding venue and campground",
   "summary": "The Wadena County Board will consider a resolution granting a conditional use permit for a wedding venue and accessory campground proposed by Jeffrey and Shannon Lausten. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items such as approval of minutes and auditor warrants, and regular agenda items like a public hearing, hiring approvals, contract agreements, and award notices. Additional reports on finance, transportation projects, and public health will be presented.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04072026-1049",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04072026-1049",
   "source": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-19",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Wadena County Commissioners to discuss County Comprehensive Plan",
   "summary": "The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will meet with the Planning Commission to publicly discuss the County Comprehensive Plan. The meeting is scheduled for March 19, 2026, at the Sebeka Senior Center.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03192026-1042",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-17",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Wadena County Board to consider bids for Friendly Rider Facility",
   "summary": "The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss several administrative items and facility bids. The agenda includes a public hearing and a review of commercial tax abatements.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03172026-1048",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03172026-1048",
   "source": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-10",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board reviews professional services agreement with Widseth and ash processing funding",
   "summary": "The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will consider several consent agenda items, including auditor and human services warrants and a housing and tornado tax abatement report. Regular agenda items include a Right to Farm presentation and resolution, the Veterans Services annual report, and 2027 highway department salt bids. The board will discuss a professional services agreement with Widseth and consider funding for an ash processing building under the Capital Assistance Program. A closed session will be held for attorney‑client privileged matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03102026-1047",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03102026-1047",
   "source": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-03",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "County to vote on renewing the public health accountant contract",
   "summary": "The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will consider several consent agenda items, including approval of minutes from February 17 and 24, auditor and human services warrants, and renewal of the public health accountant contract. Financial reports for January 2026, covering revenues, expenditures, and cash balances, will be reviewed. Regular agenda items include a League of Women Voters presentation, reimbursement to the University of Minnesota for 4‑H building utilities, discussion of storage cabinets for the opioid settlement, clarification of a commercial tax abatement, and actions on tax‑forfeited properties and the elections coordinator position.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03032026-1046",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03032026-1046",
   "source": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-26",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Wadena County to discuss Comprehensive Plan",
   "summary": "The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will meet with the Planning Commission to publicly discuss the County Comprehensive Plan. The meeting is scheduled for February 26, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Wadena County Courthouse.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02262026-1043",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-24",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board will consider SAP 080-618-012 engineering design services contract",
   "summary": "The Wadena County Board will approve a consent agenda that includes minutes, warrants, several committee charters, the CJIS Interagency Agreement, employment and financial reports. Regular agenda items include a Human Services statistical report, a Highway Department update, the SAP 080-618-012 engineering design services contract, and an update agreement for maintenance of CH & HS elevators. Administrator updates and commissioner/committee reports will also be presented before adjournment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02242026-1045",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02242026-1045",
   "source": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-17",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners will discuss hiring process for county administrator with SGR",
   "summary": "The Wadena County Board of Commissioners will meet on February 17, 2026 to discuss the hiring process for a county administrator with SGR. The discussion will focus on how the administrator will be selected. No specific decisions are listed in the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02172026-1044",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02172026-1044",
   "source": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-10",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Wadena County Board to consider labor agreements and public safety resolutions",
   "summary": "The County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss several resolutions, including law enforcement Narcan and school canine services. The agenda includes a public hearing and the adoption of a collective bargaining agreement for non-licensed jailers and dispatchers.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02102026-1041",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02102026-1041",
   "source": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-05",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "County Commissioners to discuss Comprehensive Plan",
   "summary": "The Wadena County Board of Commissioners and Planning Commission will hold a joint meeting to discuss the County Comprehensive Plan with the Planner. No actions or votes will be taken during this event.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02052026-1039",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-03",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "County Board will vote on a Conditional Use Permit for Erickson property (PID 14-009-1050)",
   "summary": "The Wadena County Board will consider several items, including public hearings on commercial and housing tax abatement policies. It will vote on a resolution to approve a Conditional Use Permit for Erickson on PID 14-009-1050. Additional actions include a property conveyance to the City of Nimrod and a one‑time stipend agreement for LELS deputies.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02032026-1040",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02032026-1040",
   "source": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-20",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "County Commissioners will approve a contract to upgrade address processing to ArcGIS Pro",
   "summary": "The board will consider and vote on several consent agenda items, including approval of the minutes, auditor warrants, and human services warrants. They will also vote to approve an agreement with ProWest and Associates to upgrade the county’s address process to ArcGIS Pro. Additional regular agenda items include a public hearing at 9:15 AM, a housing tax abatements discussion, and a grant for polling place accessibility. Reports on the 4H building update, human services statistics, and the interim county administrator will be presented.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01202026-1038",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01202026-1038",
   "source": "https://www.wadenacounty.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}