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Wadena County commissioners again discuss Open Meeting Law
The discussion returned to the board after a request by commissioner Jon Kangas, who was told to bring the discussion to the board rather than another committee. 6:30 am, Apr. 13, 2021 ×
Wadena County board members include commissioners Bill Stearns (left), Murlyn Kreklau, board chair Sheldon Monson, Mike Weyer and Jon Kangas.
Photo courtesy of the Verndale Sun
Wadena County commissioners again entered muddy waters in a second lengthy discussion on the Open Meeting Law on April 6.
Commissioner Jon Kangas raised his concern about a violation considered in September when he attended a building committee meeting. As the third commissioner, which designates a quorum, he was asked to leave the meeting so the Open Meeting Law would be followed. The September meeting was posted as a committee meeting, not as a board meeting. The agenda was not posted. A board meeting represents a quorum or more is prese
The project includes 3,250 acres in Wadena County. 6:13 am, Dec. 10, 2020 ×
The Minnesota Heritage Forest project includes 3,520 acres in Wadena County. The areas in red on the map are project acres.
Courtesy The Conservation Fund
Minnesota state director of The Conservation Fund Kim Berns-Melhus and Minnesota state representative Emilee Nelson shared information on the Minnesota Heritage Forest project on Dec. 8, which includes 3,520 acres in Wadena County. The Conservation Fund will own the land for up to 10 years and plans to work with county, state and tribal governments to sell the land while maintaining the working forest status. The working forest would continue timber jobs and be open to the public.