Lac qui Parle Valley School Board Faces Difficult Decisions on JV Football Fee Reimbursement

Overview: The Lac qui Parle Valley School Board recently convened to tackle a range of issues, with the topic of reimbursing junior varsity football players drawing attention. The meeting included discussions on financial planning, improvements in school facilities, and the challenges posed by fluctuating enrollment numbers. However, the debate over whether to refund fees for JV football players who had limited game opportunities sparked considerable interest and discussion among board members.

Crow Wing County Debates Mission Lakes Improvement Amidst Land Swap Controversy

Overview: The Crow Wing County Board of Commissioners convened to address pressing community issues, particularly the proposal for a Lake Improvement District (LID) for Upper and Lower Mission Lakes and a debated land exchange with Bradley and Jane Holvig.

Crow Wing County Residents Voice Concerns Over Trailside Preserve Development Plans

Overview: The Crow Wing County Board of Commissioners meeting was notably marked by extensive public concern over the proposed Trailside Preserve development, which aims to create 21 residential lots near Gilbert Lake. Residents raised issues regarding traffic congestion, environmental impact, and community character, urging the board to reconsider the development’s density and its potential implications.

Crow Wing County Commissioners Address Growing Park Usage and Road Management Challenges

Overview: During the Crow Wing County Board of Commissioners meeting on November 18, 2025, discussions highlighted the growing popularity of county parks and the complexities of maintaining unpaved roads, alongside enforcement of environmental regulations.

Crow Wing County Board Discusses Kimble Lake Assessment and Library Funding

Overview: The Crow Wing County Board of Commissioners meeting on November 12, 2025, prominently featured discussions on the Kimble Lake Improvement District (LID) assessment calculation changes and library funding. The board addressed a petition from the Kimble Lake Improvement District to adjust their annual assessment calculations and welcomed the new Brainer branch manager for the Kitami Regional Library, highlighting recent support for library funding.