Crow Wing County Board Elects New Leadership for 2026 and Sets Minimum Salaries for Elected Officials

Overview: The Crow Wing County Board of Commissioners held its first meeting of the year, during which the board unanimously elected Rosemary Franzen as chair and Jamie Lee as vice chair for 2026. The board also set the minimum salaries for the county sheriff and county attorney positions for the next term.

Crow Wing County Board Rejects Zoning Change Amid Environmental Concerns

Overview: The Crow Wing County Board of Commissioners convened to tackle a range of issues, with the most controversial being the proposed zoning change near Gilbert Lake. Despite recommendations from the Planning Commission, the board voted against rezoning a parcel from residential to commercial, citing strong opposition from the community and environmental concerns. Other topics included the establishment of the Crow Wing County Absentee Ballot Board, approval of transportation agreements, and discussions on land use ordinance amendments.

Crow Wing County Debates Solar Farms and Shoreline Ordinance Changes at Recent Meeting

Overview: The Crow Wing County Board of Commissioners discussed a range of issues during their recent meeting, with a focus on the development of solar farms and the revision of shoreline ordinances. The board considered new buffer requirements for lakes, examined current and potential regulations for solar energy projects, and debated the implications of these developments on the county’s landscape and environmental policies.

Crow Wing County Board Mulls Rezoning and Land Use Changes Amidst Community Concerns

Overview: The Crow Wing County Board of Commissioners convened to address a series of land use and zoning applications, most notably a proposal to rezone a residential area for commercial use, discussions about shoreline vegetation buffers, and the affirmation of a staff decision denying a building permit based on historical restrictions.

Crow Wing County Considers Landfill Fee Increases Amid Budget Constraints and Community Concerns

Overview: The Crow Wing County Board of Commissioners meeting on December 16, 2025, addressed issues, including potential increases in landfill fees, community concerns regarding local developments, and budgetary allocations for 2026.