Richard Vareberg sworn in as newest Becker County commissioner
Commissioner Barry Nelson was elected chairman of the Becker County Board for 2021, and Commissioner Larry Knutson was elected vice chairman.
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Nathan Bowe |
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Newly-elected Becker County Commissioner Richard Vareberg, left, was sworn into office at the County Board meeting Tuesday. Commissioners Barry Nelson, middle, and John Okeson were also sworn in to four-year terms by District Judge Gretchen Thilmony (not pictured). Nelson was later elected by commissioners as board chairman for 2021. (Nathan Bowe/Tribune)
Commissioner Barry Nelson was elected chairman of the Becker County Board for 2021, and Commissioner Larry Knutson was elected vice chairman, at an organizational meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 5, that also welcomed newly-elected Commissioner Richard Vareberg. Commissioners have traditionally rotated the chairmanship each year, giving each commissioner a turn with the gavel.