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- Winona County
- 3/20/25
- 03/24/2025
- 129 Minutes
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Overview: At the recent Winona County Planning Commission meeting, discussions were dominated by a proposal for a new dog daycare and boarding facility in Hillsdale Township, which raised concerns about potential noise disturbances for nearby residents. The meeting also covered other topics, including a conditional use permit for land disturbance on steep slopes and amendments to a manure storage facility’s design, but the deliberations on the dog daycare drew the most attention.
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- Winona County
- 3/11/25
- 03/13/2025
- 261 Minutes
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Overview: The Winona County Board of Commissioners meeting was dominated by a debate over the regulation of dog breeding operations, as the Board considered a proposal to prohibit new commercial breeding kennels. The proposal has sparked public interest, with over 900 petitions submitted in opposition to the continuation of large-scale dog breeding operations, often labeled as “puppy mills.” The discussion revealed a division among commissioners, with some arguing that a ban would not eliminate the issue but rather displace it to neighboring counties, potentially creating pockets of unregulated breeding.
- MN
- Winona County
- 2/25/25
- 03/13/2025
- 100 Minutes
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Overview: The Winona County Board of Commissioners meeting focused primarily on the future of the county’s warming center, highlighting concerns over its current location, funding, and the broader issue of homelessness. The board also debated the merits of hiring an external consultant to update the county’s comprehensive plan and discussed the designation of an official newspaper for legal notices.
- MN
- Winona County
- 2/20/25
- 02/21/2025
- 67 Minutes
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Overview: In a move, the Winona County Planning Commission voted unanimously against a proposed ban on commercial dog breeding facilities, opting instead to continue the current practice of issuing conditional use permits. The decision followed extensive public commentary and debate. The meeting featured impassioned arguments from both proponents and opponents of the ban, emphasizing a range of economic, ethical, and regulatory concerns.
- MN
- Winona County
- 2/20/25
- 04/04/2025
- 110 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Winona County Whitewater Joint Powers Board addressed issues surrounding hiring practices, particularly the qualifications of a new feedlot officer, and debated a potential change in the frequency and scheduling of its meetings. Concerns about the impact of legislative measures on local agricultural producers and small businesses were also discussed, with participants advocating for improved representation and understanding in decision-making processes.
