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NOTICE OF ABSENTEE VOTING LOCATIONS FOR AUGUST 11, 2026 STATE PRIMARY ELECTION

NOTICE OF ABSENTEE VOTING LOCATION

Notice is hereby given that the Absentee Voting Location for the upcoming August 11, 2026 State Primary election which includes all eligible Todd County Voters is:

ABSENTEE VOTING LOCATION:
Todd County Historic Courthouse

Todd County Auditor-Treasurer’s Office

215 1^st Avenue S, Suite 201

Long Prairie, MN 56347

DATES/TIMES:
June 26, 2026 – August 10, 2026

Normal Business Hours excluding Federal Holidays

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Use of Early Voting Procedures begins July 24, 2026

Additional Hours

Saturday, August 8, 2026 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Monday, August 10, 2026 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

This notice is provided pursuant to Minnesota Statute 203B.081 subd. 7.

Any questions, please contact the Todd County Auditor-Treasurer’s Office at 320-732-4469

Community Funding Survey & Meetings

Todd County Health & Human Services wants your input on how to spend the 1.2 million received from an MPCA settlement agreement. You can provide your input by completing the community survey- arcg.is/1bCim80 or attending a community meeting (see attached flyer). Please share this with those who may be interested.

Public Notice - Todd Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors

Todd Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors have been invited to attend Trek Across Todd County on June 18, 2026. The Tour will start at Battle Point Park at 8:00 a.m. The bus tour is from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Attention Landowners: Noxious Weed and Brush Spraying

Legal Notice is hereby given that there will be Noxious Weed and Brush Spraying of County Road Right of Way. The spraying will begin sometime after June 1, 2026. Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to Todd County Ditch and Ag Inspector Nancy Uhlenkamp, Located at Public Works, 44 Riverside Drive, Long Prairie, MN 56347, 320-533-4651, nancy.uhlenkamp@co.todd.mn.us.

GENERAL NOTICE TO CONTROL OR ERADICATE NOXIOUS WEEDS

Notice is hereby given this 11th day of May, 2026, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 18.83, Subdivision 1 (2009), that all persons in Todd County, Minnesota, shall control or eradicate noxious weeds on land they occupy or are required to maintain (Landowners are required to control noxious weeds on lands enrolled in an FSA program. Please contact FSA for control requirements). Control or eradication may be done by any lawful method, but the method(s) may need to be repeated to prevent spread of viable noxious weed seeds and other propagating parts. Failure to comply with the general notice may mean that an individual notice, Minnesota Statutes, Section 18.83, Subdivision 2 (2009), will be issued. Failure to comply with an individual notice may mean the inspector having jurisdiction may hire the work done. If the work is hired done, the cost can be placed as a tax upon the land and collected as other real estate taxes are collected. You may obtain the Noxious Weed List from your County Agricultural Inspector (CAI) or your Local Weed Inspectors (LWI). LWIs include the township supervisors, city mayors or their appointed assistants. More information regarding the MN Noxious Weed Law and a list of CAIs can be obtained from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Web Site: https://www.mda.state.mn.us/plants-insects/minnesota-noxious-weed-list. The noxious weeds that need to be: Eradicated: Black swallow-wort, Brown knapweed, Common teasel, Cutleaf teasel, Dalmatian toadflax, Diffuse knapweed, Giant hogweed, Golden honeysuckle vine (formerly Japanese honeysuckle), Grecian foxglove, Hooked hair hops (formerly Japanese hops), Johnsongrass, Pale swallow-wort, Palmer amaranth, Red hailstone/goldencreeper, Stiltgrass, Tree of heaven and Yellow starthistle. Controlled: Bohemian knotweed, Canada thistle, Common barberry, Common tansy, Giant knotweed, Japanese knotweed, Leafy spurge, Meadow knapweed, Narrowleaf bittercress, Non-native phragmites, Plumeless thistle, Poison hemlock, Purple loosestrife, Round leaf bittersweet, Spotted knapweed, and Wild parsnip. Restricted Noxious Weeds: Amur honeysuckle, Autumn olive, Bell’s honeysuckle, Black locust, Callery pear, Common or European buckthorn, Creeping meadow foxtail, Creeping miscanthus (formerly Amur silvergrass), Crown vetch, European alder, Garlic mustard, Glossy buckthorn (all cultivars), Japanese barberry cultivars, Lesser celandine, Morrow’s honeysuckle, Multiflora rose, Porcelain berry, Saltcedar, Siberian peashrub, Tatarian honeysuckle, Wild carrot/Queen Anne’s lace, Winged burning bush. Specially Regulated Plants: Amur corktree, Amur maple, Common butterbur, Giant butterbur, Norway maple, Rowan mountain ash and Tatarian maple. We appreciate your help in controlling and eradicating Noxious Weeds in Todd County. Nancy Uhlenkamp, Todd County Ditch and Ag Inspector, Located at Public Works, 44 Riverside Drive, Long Prairie, MN 56347. 320-533-4651 nancy.uhlenkamp@co.todd.mn.us

Solid Waste 2026 March News

Historical Society Visit

Approximately 25 members of the Todd County Historical Society gathered on March 2 for a special tour of the New Solid Waste facility, gaining firsthand insight into the evolution of waste management, recycling and the services now available to residents.

Growth Starts with Actions
The visit began with a brief presentation outlining the history of the county's previous facility and the factors that led to the development of the new site. Following the presentation, the group was guided through a comprehensive walkthrough of the new building. A highlight of the tour was the newly established re-use center, which emphasizes waste reduction by giving usable items a second life.

Looking Forward to More Educational Visits
"This was a great opportunity to connect with the public," The Todd County Solid Waste Management team hopes to continue offering educational opportunities like this in the future, helping residents better understand their role in maintaining a cleaner, more sustainable community.

30433 US 71 Browerville, MN 56438
320-594-2210 - toddcountymn.gov

2026 Road Restriction - Todd County

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will end spring load restrictions (SLR) in the CENTRAL frost zone on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 12:01 AM.

Department of Agriculture - For Immediate Release

Emerald Ash Borer Found in Todd County

Emergency quarantine on wood movement put in place for Todd County

St. Paul, MN: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has confirmed emerald ash borer (EAB) in Todd County for the first time. There are now 60 counties in the state, including Todd, with EAB.

MDA staff confirmed EAB infested trees along State Hwy 28 near Burtrum, MN.

EAB was first discovered in Minnesota in 2009. The insect larvae kill ash trees by tunneling under the bark and feeding on the part of the tree that moves nutrients up and down the trunk. Often, the trees show several signs of infestation because of this. Woodpeckers like to feed on EAB larvae, and woodpecker holes may indicate the presence of emerald ash borer. Also, EAB tunneling can cause the bark to split open, revealing characteristic S-shaped galleries underneath.

Because this is the first time EAB has been identified in Todd County, the MDA is enacting an emergency quarantine of the entire county. The quarantine limits the movement of firewood and ash material out of the area.

The MDA issues quarantines for all areas known to have EAB to reduce the risk of further spreading the tree-killing insect.

A virtual informational meeting for residents and tree care professionals in Todd County will be held with experts from the MDA. Staff will give a brief presentation followed by a question-and-answer session.

Emerald Ash Borer Virtual Informational Meeting:
Thursday, May 14, 2026
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Register at https://www.mda.state.mn.us/emerald-ash-borer-quarantine

The public will also have an opportunity to provide input on the proposal to add Todd County’s emergency quarantine to the state’s formal quarantine. The MDA is taking comments on the proposed formal quarantine now through June 5, 2026, and recommends adopting the quarantine on June 10, 2026. The proposed quarantine language can be found at www.mda.state.mn.us/eab.

Comments can be made during the virtual meeting or by contacting:

Mark Abrahamson
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
625 Robert Street North
St. Paul, MN 55155
mark.abrahamson@state.mn.us

There is more EAB information on the MDA website.

2026 Todd County Construction Update #3

2026 Todd County Construction Update #3

May 22^nd, 2026

Current Work Scheduled:

(Please note that this schedule of work can and will change, but it gives a general idea of timing for work on these projects. The projects are listed in the anticipated order that work will progress. We will periodically give updates as the work is completed and schedules change.)

CSAH 2 (SP 077-602-021) from CSAH 11 to TH 28:

Paving work will continue through the week of May 26^th-29^th to finish the 2nd lift of paving on reclaimed areas and milled surfaces, with shouldering and striping to follow.
Pay attention when traveling on the new paved surfaces, as the gravel shoulders will be low for another week until finish paving and shouldering is completed. With the current schedule all work should be completed by early-June.
The road will continue to remain open with signage and flaggers present as needed during paving and shouldering operations.

CSAH 11 (SP 077-611-036) from the South County Line to TH 27:

All paving work has been completed with shouldering and striping to follow.
Pay attention when traveling on the new paved surfaces, as the gravel shoulders will be low until shouldering is completed. Shouldering work is anticipated to start around May 27^th. With the current schedule all work should be completed by early-June.
The road will continue to remain open with signage and flaggers present as needed during shouldering operations.

CR 98 (CP 26:98) from CSAH 2 to TH 287:

Paving work will continue through the week of May 26^th-29^th to finish the 2nd lift of paving on reclaimed areas and milled surfaces, with shouldering and striping to follow.
Pay attention when traveling on the new paved surfaces, as the gravel shoulders will be low for another week until finish paving and shouldering is completed. With the current schedule all work should be completed by early-June.
The road will continue to remain open with signage and flaggers present as needed during paving and shouldering operations.

CR 104 (CP 26:104) from CSAH 13 to TH 28:

All pavement surface milling operations have been completed with milled segments ready for new pavement.
Two Full Depth Reclamation (exist. pavement ground-up with base material below) segments have been completed and are ready for new pavement.
Paving work is anticipated to start the week of May 26^th-29^th, with shouldering and striping to follow. With the current schedule all work should be completed by mid-June
The road will continue to remain open with signage and flaggers present as needed during paving and shouldering operations.

CSAH 48 (SAP 077-648-005) from U.S. Hwy. 71 to TH 287:

All pavement surface milling operations have been completed with milled segments ready for new pavement.
Excavation and backfill work has been completed to correct subgrade material at one culvert pipe location at the 255^th intersection. This segment will be open with gravel surfacing until asphalt paving occurs.
Paving work is anticipated to start the week of June 1^st-5^th, with shouldering and striping to follow. With the current schedule all work should be completed by mid-June
The road will continue to remain open with signage and flaggers present as needed during paving and shouldering operations.

CSAH 4 (CP 77-26-01) Culvert Pipe Replacement West of 161^st Ave. Intersection:

The culvert replacement work has been completed with gravel surfacing over the excavation area; the roadway will remain open to traffic.
Traffic should slow down when crossing the gravel surfacing as there will be a slight bump and potential for loose gravel until paving can be completed.
Paving work to patch this area is anticipated for early-June with shouldering and striping to follow. All work should be completed by mid-June.

Miscellaneous Paver Patches (CP 77-26-01):

Asphalt paver patches have been completed on CSAH 1, CSAH 10, CSAH 36 and CR 94. Aggregate shouldering and striping will follow and are anticipated to be completed by mid-June.
All of these roads will continue to remain open with signage and flaggers present as needed during shouldering operations.
Also, culvert lining repair work has been completed at various locations NE of Long Prairie, specifically on CSAH 5, CSAH 25, CSAH 29, and CSAH 30

Notice of Filing for the 2026 State General Election, Todd County, Minnesota

Notice is hereby given that a General Election will be held in Todd County on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for the purpose of electing candidates for the Federal, State, Judicial, and County offices listed below. The filing period for the offices of United States Senator, United States Representative, State Senator, State Representative, Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, State Auditor, Attorney General, Associate Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court, Judge of the Minnesota Court of Appeals, Judge of the District Court and County Offices begins at 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 19, 2026, and ends at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

Note: Filing offices will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.

The place of filing for Federal Offices is the Office of the Secretary of State, Veterans Services Building, 20 West 12^th Street, St. Paul, MN 55155.

The place of filing for State Offices is with the Office of the Secretary of State or with the County Auditor of the County in which the candidate resides.

Candidates for judicial office may file either with the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State or with the county auditor in the county where the candidate resides. A candidate filing for one of the Minnesota Court of Appeals seats that has been designated for one of the congressional districts must be a resident of that congressional district.

The filing place for County Offices is with the County Auditor.

Candidates may file in person or by mail, if the filing is received during the filing period. Candidates who will be absent from the state during the filing period and meet the requirements of Minnesota Statutes section 204B.09, subdivision 1a, may arrange to file during the seven days immediately preceding the candidate's absence from the state.

This notice is provided pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 204B.33 and is based on current law.

FEDERAL OFFICES

United States Senator

United States Representative for District 7

STATE LEGISLATIVE OFFICES

State Senator for District 5

State Representative for District 05B

STATE EXECUTIVE OFFICES

Governor and Lieutenant Governor

Secretary of State

State Auditor

Attorney General

JUDICIAL OFFICES

Supreme Court Associate Justice

Seat 1
Seat 2
Seat 4

Judges of the Court of Appeals

Seat 1
Seat 7 (5^th Congressional District)
Seat 13
Seat 15 (3^rd Congressional District)
Seat 18

Seventh Judicial District Judges

Seat 2
Seat 8
Seat 9
Seat 11
Seat 12
Seat 13
Seat 14
Seat 15
Seat 21
Seat 22
Seat 24
Seat 26
Seat 27
Seat 28
Seat 30

COUNTY OFFICES

Todd County Attorney

Todd County Auditor-Treasurer

Todd County Recorder

Todd County Sheriff

Todd County Commissioner for District 2

Todd County Commissioner for District 4

Todd Soil & Water Conservation District I Supervisor

Todd Soil & Water Conservation District III Supervisor

Todd Soil & Water Conservation District V Supervisor

Witness my hand and official seal this 20^th day of April, 2026.

/s/ on file

Denise Gaida, Todd County Auditor/Treasurer

Apply to Serve on the Sauk River Watershed District Board of Managers

TODD COUNTY

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Todd County Board of Commissioners are seeking applicants for appointment to the Sauk River Watershed District Board of Managers.

If you reside in Todd County, reside in the Sauk River Watershed District area and are interested in the Appointment to the SRWD Board of Managers please submit your application form with an optional letter of interest available on the Todd County Website: SRWD Application

Please deliver the application with your Letter of Interest to:
Todd County Auditor-Treasurer
215 1^st Ave South - Suite 201
Long Prairie, MN 56347.
Please list "SR Manager” on the envelope.

You may also contact Todd County Auditor Treasurer Denise Gaida @ 320-732-4472 or contact your County Commissioner no later than April 24^th, 2026.

CLOSING DATE: April 24^th, 2026.

Weather Alerts and Warnings

Stay informed and prepared by signing up for Todd County CodeRED. This system provides timely weather alerts and important community emergency notifications directly to your phone.

To enroll, simply text the keyword TODDCOUNTYMN to 24639, or visit the Todd County CodeRED website to register online.

For additional ways to receive watches and warnings, please take a moment to watch the informational video provided.

MPCA Press Release (3/26/2026)

MPCA Settlement Funds

MPCA Press Release (3/26/2026)

https://www.pca.state.mn.us/news-and-stories/long-prairie-rendering-facility-fined-3-million-for-air-quality-violations-and-has-agreed-to-spend

In January 2026, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Central Bi-Products in Long Prairie, resulting in a $3 million-dollar civil penalty, of which $1.2 million will be transferred to the Morrison-Todd-Wadena Community Health Board.
In 2023, the Minnesota Legislature amended Minnesota Statute 16A.151, requiring that when the MPCA recovers $250,000 or more in a civil penalty from a permitted facility, 40% of the funds be distributed to the local Community Health Board.
Once the Morrison-Todd-Wadena Community Health Board receives the funds from the MPCA, the funds will be transferred to Todd County.
Todd County Health & Human Services (TCHHS) will develop a plan to gather feedback from the community where the violation occurred. The community will have opportunities over the next few months to provide information and ideas on ways to utilize the funds.
With community feedback, TCHHS will identify community projects that will ensure the funds benefit the environment or public health as required by the state statute.

If you have questions regarding:

Hydrogen sulfide health impacts or any health-related questions; contact David Jones, Minnesota Department of Health at 651-201-4565
The funding received by TCHHS and potential community uses; contact TCHHS at 320-732-4500, or email Jackie Och och@co.todd.mn.us or Katherine Mackedanz Katherine.mackedanz@co.todd.mn.us
Central Bi-Products and the violations; visit https://www.cbilpcommunityconnect.com/FAQ, to leave a comment or question, email: cbilpcommunityconnect@centralbi.com, to leave a voicemail, call 888-433-2819.
The enforcement or compliance actions; contact Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) at 218-828-2492

Firearms Regulation Changes Effective 2026

Firearms Regulation Changes Effective 2026

Beginning in 2026, the Minnesota Legislature has repealed the statewide shotgun-only restriction, allowing the use of rifles for hunting across the state.

Counties that were previously part of the shotgun-only zone have the option to adopt local ordinances to maintain those restrictions. Todd County has reviewed this option and will align with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and allow the use of rifles consistent with the updated state regulations.

Residents are encouraged to stay informed and follow all applicable state hunting laws and safety guidelines.

Public Notice-Todd Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors

Todd Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors have been invited to attend the Annual Todd County Feedlot meeting on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The meeting will be held at the Clarissa Ballroom located at 19281 Kotter Road, Clarissa, MN 56440. The meeting will start at 10:00 a.m. and go to 2:00 p.m.

2026 Road Restriction - Todd County

Todd County road restrictions go into effect March 6, 2026. See map

Todd County SWCD 2026 Feedlot Meeting & Farmer Appreciation

Attention Farmers & Producers!

The Todd County SWCD is excited to invite you to the "Beyond the Bunk" 2026 Feedlot Meeting & Farmer Appreciation event!

Join us for a day of networking, expert presentations, and a meal as we show our appreciation for everything you do.

Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Clarissa Ballroom (19281 Kotter Road, Clarissa, MN)

Featured Presentations:

Cow/Calf Management & Profitability

Presenter: Eric Mousel, University of Minnesota Beef Systems Specialist.

Outwintering Cattle to Build Soils

Presenter: Brady Blauher, Grazing Specialist with Pheasants Forever.

Additional Topics Include:

Feedlot Rule Change Updates
Manure Application Recordkeeping Requirements
Soil Health & Feedlot Compliance

RSVP is Required:
Please call (320) 732-2644 by March 11th to RSVP for the meal count.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Public Notice- Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) 2026 RFP

Public Notice- Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) 2026 RFP

Posted 2/20/2026
Todd County is the recipient of County Program Aid grant funds for Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) prevention from the state of Minnesota as a result of 2014 Session Law Chapter 308. The purpose of these funds is to “prevent the introduction or limit the spread of aquatic invasive species at all the access sites within the county” (MN Statutes 477A.19).

The objective of this RFP is to facilitate the disbursement of these funds to parties interested in conducting work to this purpose.

Todd County is soliciting Local Government Units (LGU), private businesses and/or others who qualify for proposals for the Todd County AIS Program in 2026. The details of this RFP are below.
Contact the Todd County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) at 320-732-2644 for more information. Applications are due March 6, 2026 after a 14 day notice. The short length of the agency RFP requesting period is due to season fishing opener being less than two months away from the closure of this RFP. Contract notifications will be sent to bidders by the end of the day, Monday March 9, 2026.

NOTICE OF ABSENTEE VOTING LOCATIONS FOR APRIL 14, 2026 ISD 482 SPECIAL ELECTION

Location:
Morrison County Auditor-Treasurer's Office
Second Floor
213 SE 1st Avenue
Little Falls, MN

Voting Dates and Hours
Beginning February 27, 2026
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Extended Voting Hours
Saturday, April 11, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Monday, April 13, 2026
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

NOTICE OF ABSENTEE VOTING LOCATIONS FOR APRIL 14, 2026 ISD 2170 SPECIAL ELECTION

NOTICE TO VOTERS
Early voting is offered to all residents of ISD#2170
Absentee / Early Voting begins February 27th, 2026

Applications and Ballots available at the
Staples-Motley School District Office
905 4th St. NE, Staples ♦ 218-894-5400
Feb. 27th - April 10th
Monday - Friday
7:30am - 4:00pm
April 13th from 7:30am - 5pm
(office is closed on April 3rd)
___________________________________________________
Election Day
Tuesday, April 14th
Staples Community Center

NOTICE OF ABSENTEE LOCATIONS FOR THE UPCOMING MARCH 10, 2026 TOWNSHIP ELECTION

Absentee Voting for the upcoming Township Elections opens on February 6, 2026 and remain open until 5:00PM on March 9, 2026. A list of locations and contact information can be found here.

Minnesota Study Shows Waste-to-Energy Facilities Destroy Harmful Chemicals - PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Minnesota Study Shows Waste-to-Energy Facilities Destroy Harmful Chemicals

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, MINN. January 2026 – A new study shows that Minnesota waste-to-energy facilities, like the Perham Resource Recovery Facility ((PRRF) operating in Perham, effectively destroy harmful chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) also known as forever chemicals found in everyday trash.

Members of the Minnesota Resource Recovery Association (MRRA) voluntarily paid for the independent study. Barr Engineering worked with Eurofins Laboratories to test three Minnesota waste-to-energy facilities. The results show that these facilities destroy between 99.6% and 99.97% of PFAS through high-temperature incineration.

"This study confirms what we've believed about our waste-to-energy facility here in Otter Tail County," said Chris McConn, director of Solid Waste. "Our residents can feel confident that when they dispose of items containing PFAS, our facility is destroying these harmful chemicals instead of letting them seep into our groundwater.”

What are PFAS?

PFAS are chemicals used in thousands of everyday items. They are commonly found in furniture, clothing, non-stick pans, food containers, cleaning supplies, and building materials. These “forever chemicals” last a long time in the environment and are harmful to human health.

Why This Matters

When PFAS-containing items go in the trash, the chemicals end up in landfills or waste-to-energy facilities. In landfills, PFAS can leak into groundwater. Leachate collected at landfills is treated at wastewater treatment facilities that often do not remove PFAS and discharge to nearby surface waters..

The study measured PFAS in air emissions and ash from three different waste-to-energy plants. Researchers found:

High-temperature burning destroys nearly all PFAS in trash
Very little PFAS remains in the ash
Air emissions contain PFAS levels well below Minnesota health guidelines

About PRRF

The PRRF is owned by five member counties: Becker, Clay, Otter Tail, Todd and Wadena. PRRF processes waste from all five counties as an alternative to landfilling. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) considers resource recovery a preferred waste management method compared to landfilling. The facility incinerates municipal solid waste to generate steam. This steam is sold to nearby industries (Bongards and Tuffy’s Pet Foods). The process reduces the toxicity and volume of waste while generating energy. Visit plmswa.com for more information.

NOTICE OF ABSENTEE VOTING LOCATIONS FOR FEBRUARY 10, 2026 ISD 213 SPECIAL ELECTION

February 10, 2026 - ELECTION DAY Polling Place & Voting Hours:
(7:00am - 8:00pm) Ed Pollard Community Center

Absentee Voting Location (December 26, 2025 - February 9, 2026)
ISD 213 - Osakis School District Office
District Office - East Entrance - Door 5
500 East First Avenue, Osakis, MN 56360
Phone: (320) 859-2191 (Ext. 3)
Email: elections@osakis.k12.mn.us

Absentee Voting - Limited Hours:
Friday, December 26 - (9:00am - 3:00pm)
Monday, December 29th - Friday January 2nd - 9:00am - 3:00pm
District Office is closed on Wednesday, December 31st and Thursday, January 1st
Monday, February 9th - 8:00am - 12:00pm

Absentee Voting - Regular Office Hours (January 4th - February 6th)
Once School resumes January 4th, regular District Office hours are:
M-F - 8:00am to 4:00pm

Extended Absentee Voting Hours:
Monday, January 5th, until 7:30pm
Saturday, January 10th 10:00am to Noon
Monday, January 19th until 7:30pm
Saturday, January 24th, 10:00am to Noon
Tuesday, January 27th until 7:30pm
Sunday, February 1st 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday, February 6th until 7:30pm

Public Review of Todd County Hazard Mitigation Plan

TODD COUNTY NEWS RELEASE

December 9, 2025

Public Comment Sought for Todd County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan

Todd County has completed an updated draft of its Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) and is now seeking public feedback.

Like all Minnesota counties, Todd County is vulnerable to a variety of natural hazards such as tornadoes, windstorms, severe winter storms, flooding, drought, and extreme temperatures, which can threaten the loss of life and property in the county. Planning for natural disasters minimizes the impact of events that can cause vast economic loss and personal hardship.

All county residents, interested agency or organizational stakeholders are encouraged to review and offer feedback on the draft plan and proposed local mitigation actions. The review and comment period is open for a period of 15 days through December 23, 2025. The public can access the plan using the following links:

Todd County HMP Website Homepage (feedback form at the bottom of page)

Todd County Mitigation Action Charts (feedback form at the bottom of page).

The Todd County HMP is a multi-jurisdictional plan that covers Todd County, including all cities and townships within the county. The Todd County HMP also incorporates the concerns and needs of other key stakeholders such as school districts and related agencies, organizations, or businesses participating in the planning process.

Update of the plan has been under direction of Todd County Emergency Management in cooperation with U-Spatial at the University of Minnesota Duluth and representatives from county departments, city and township governments and other participating stakeholders. Together, the planning team worked to identify cost-effective and sustainable actions to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk to human life or property from natural hazards. Examples include infrastructure projects for areas that experience repetitive flooding; construction of safe rooms in areas where residents and visitors are vulnerable to tornadoes and severe storm events; burying powerlines that may fail due to heavy snow, ice, or wind storms; ensuring timely emergency communication to the public through warning sirens and mass notification systems; and conducting outreach to increase public awareness of severe weather and personal preparedness.

Hazard mitigation planning helps Todd County and other jurisdictions protect their residents. Working with local communities through the process helps identify vulnerabilities and develop strategies to reduce or eliminate the effects of a potential hazard. In addition, increasing public awareness of natural disasters and encouraging personal preparedness helps to create a community that is resilient to disaster, and breaks the cycle of response and recovery. Updating the plan further allows Todd County and its jurisdictions to be eligible to apply for future FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant program funding for projects that help to reduce or eliminate the impacts of future natural hazard events.

Community feedback is vital to the success of the plan. Todd County invites public review and feedback of the draft plan prior to submitting it to the State of Minnesota and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for review.

Comments, concerns, or questions regarding the draft plan or ideas for mitigation projects should be submitted either via the Hazard Mitigation Plan website online public feedback form or by contacting Todd County Emergency Management.

Contact

Mike Wisniewski

Todd County Emergency Management Director

320-533-4697

michael.wisniewski@co.todd.mn.us

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