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“We've had a, last couple weeks has been kind of, really sad, tragic, for our guys,” the sheriff said, noting fatalities and other serious incidents that have affected staff morale. The sheriff highlighted a partnership with Mille Lacs area investigators for the Lakes Area Drug Investigative Division and praised deputies’ efforts on complex investigations.

Why it matters: The sheriff framed the recent period as unusually active for serious drug enforcement work and emphasized interagency cooperation. No specific arrests, charges, or evidence were discussed in open session.

Discussion and next steps

The sheriff thanked community clergy who had visited and prayed with staff during a recent leadership meeting and said the partnership with the Lakes Area Drug Investigative Division is producing investigative opportunities. He did not ask the board for new resources in this report.

Ending

Commissioners offered brief words of support; the sheriff invited questions and had none from the board during this report.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Crow Wing County Regular County Board Meeting 05/13/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Crow Wing County Sheriff reported recent heavy drug activity and said deputies are working with Mille Lacs investigators on Lakes Area Drug Investigative Division efforts.","taxTitle","Crow Wing County, Minnesota","taxId",58966,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6058672,"County engineer urges public to weigh in on long‑range transportation plan via survey and interactive map",70,2280000,2350000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3296940-99090aede1bef63f4f0429c790c15665&start=2280&end=2350","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3296940-99090aede1bef63f4f0429c790c15665/thumbnail_2280000.jpg","/articles/6058672/Crow-Wing-County/Minnesota/County-engineer-urges-public-to-weigh-in-on-longrange-transportation-plan-via-survey-and-interactive-map","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6058672-146dfdadbf4ba56563e838413ff052ac/orig.mp4?Expires=1774983179&Signature=bGKDFbpSReH5et9p0aStrW3ROpNpdvOR8Vv9MD2kv6EbSOVqipAOfhWKOpuB6sqrknnyYNsUEkyXDj~xyBZBrV2RiPZlzftXKNwPttzwfy9FpNnJRkE7eJkOIDtmMY1fRfXKFFXPt5mtGBq~NgcNoX733-NAVrAvDriIJZHLrVhezaUxFgfwgGkk545LNWFSYi39uPNX~RYLPoN0J1-uoIYj58U4jxNJc7bLk76xOUF8TFQmOs1Qs6DXjjNpQBZxvzQpsPEn~N8aJdg~XcMLNLG5OX--9DCMgTNZhs5Hdx1gmSQIhxk~Hi5QR~~H6L7gnB9J57X1n0Im-TsnHEwVXA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tim Bray, Crow Wing County’s engineer, gave an update on the county’s ongoing long‑range transportation plan and asked residents to submit comments through two tools posted on the county website: a traditional survey and an interactive mapping tool.

Bray said the interactive map is the same technology used for the county’s recent comprehensive plan and lets residents place pins and leave focused comments about specific locations and transportation problems. “It is gravely important to hear from the residents about those pain points that they all know, and experience in their daily commutes,” Bray said, adding that staff are using press releases and social media to drive participation.

Why it matters: Public input will shape priorities about road projects, maintenance and safety investments in the county’s long‑range plan. Bray encouraged commissioners and residents to use the tools and to share local concerns from perspectives such as school bus drivers, parents dropping off children and daily commuters.

Next steps

Bray said staff will collect and analyze responses and noted the map already shows a number of public comments. He invited commissioners to try the tools themselves and urged continued outreach to increase participation.

Ending

The interactive map and survey are available on crowwing.gov; Bray asked the public to place detailed, location‑specific comments to help county staff identify and prioritize transportation needs.","Crow Wing County Engineer Tim Bray urged residents to provide input on the county's long‑range transportation plan through a survey and an interactive map on crowwing.gov to identify local traffic pain points and priorities.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6058677,"Resident urges reversal of county decision to eliminate dust control on gravel roads",216,34000,250000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3296940-99090aede1bef63f4f0429c790c15665&start=34&end=250","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3296940-99090aede1bef63f4f0429c790c15665/thumbnail_34000.jpg","/articles/6058677/Crow-Wing-County/Minnesota/Resident-urges-reversal-of-county-decision-to-eliminate-dust-control-on-gravel-roads","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6058677-f230e2d2fcfecc3b44eb9ed16b1308d2/orig.mp4?Expires=1774983179&Signature=WrgVOgFg5icgtLQYwcO9RWTREG3cRRKoeBcWw1eNEnqHSXy2UsXFWRdqzeB0tP8CoNt2sixo6zCZZN0xxT8JFO2Bpr7qkUzbWT9-esaRTNwtwtKwVy4RtzKDn4~i49NVigT2vFymtLfa8UdC~v9KpiwEoUkH0-sFZGKpi6fiJiD1hhhweHVXMTdqZJuoMwgbl7-Q9vNyCuJsQjN~B7szRMoWhfl~6dvKp4nYx6M7ORoRLIqp~As4Z7FXRX-TOMFu65U4bkN8c8fvo0B5~XgMcNkHaAVVmAcMcw1hqe7YiZn9AySm81rP2Gg~oKm4YBob9LkRM3z35yIJ-AjM6lnCEQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A resident who identified himself as Mr. Kron addressed the Crow Wing County Board during the open forum and asked commissioners to reverse a prior decision to end dust control treatments on county gravel roads.

Kron said he lives on a highly residential, roughly one‑mile gravel road and described frequent dust plumes that reduce visibility and cause residents, including children, to go indoors when cars pass. “When you have, a dust that's being stirred up in the air, humans are actually breathing that dust,” he said, adding that dust can include material spilled on roads over years.

He also addressed one of the county’s stated concerns — safety and environmental impacts of calcium chloride — and disputed that characterization: “Calcium chloride is… actually a pretty inert substance. In fact, sodium chloride, what they put down on the road for icing is much more corrosive and damaging to vehicles.” Kron asked the board to reconsider the vote that eliminated dust control on gravel roads and to look at other related public‑safety issues, including noise from Brainerd International Raceway.

Discussion vs. action

Kron’s remarks were part of the public comment/open forum; no board action or motion was recorded in response to his request during this meeting. The speaker asked the board to revisit the prior vote; the transcript contains no indication the board took immediate action.

Clarifying details

Kron described his street as “highly residential” and about a mile long, said short driveways increase dust impacts, and argued that dust contributes to visibility problems and vehicle and human health concerns. He referenced calcium chloride as the dust suppressant in question and contrasted it with road salt (sodium chloride) used for icing.

Ending

Kron closed by asking the board to reconsider dust control and to reexamine noise concerns at Brainerd International Raceway; the board proceeded to the agenda with no recorded motion on the dust control item during this meeting.","A resident told the Crow Wing County Board that removing dust control from gravel roads harms residents’ health, safety and road stability and asked the board to reconsider its earlier vote to end dust control treatment.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6058680,"Commissioner Coring pushes to replace long‑closed North Coring Road bridge; townships and legislators contacted",369,2401000,2770000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3296940-99090aede1bef63f4f0429c790c15665&start=2401&end=2770","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3296940-99090aede1bef63f4f0429c790c15665/thumbnail_2401000.jpg","/articles/6058680/Crow-Wing-County/Minnesota/Commissioner-Coring-pushes-to-replace-longclosed-North-Coring-Road-bridge-townships-and-legislators-contacted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6058680-a033e1fef327ac1de8a9413404915e10/orig.mp4?Expires=1774983179&Signature=RTgIeubd5ab86IGf2XpLUJm4Y5Fh4XwCnvzIQEiwwbDe9eMCEEl2oDjWm-O0HMqAz2I719Qmw7xKdKq0Ly2uUUsz3hCYwQ~DX7r379o5vuGI4DfjhGHpbCEO3boU1EJ4CFI~vgj~U~ry56G7AhEQwpevTxZ-ZeWsW60~P4xHoB2ul1NZ8jrP~1TrGlo8HkuuMGWjAqB9BO9X0UOJnKbIMLDzMfNIPTYsEbiScOWVMbISLKnl8Huio8vRNeXd~cPN7M-DP3cKR34OZVUMpYI0YXjZLuNdx7a83GaHSv2982cjTpz1up0eUa0qrYxPRg5S7vp0SmrnUc-rvJaBt-qvYw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioner Coring reported that Saint Matthias and Fort Ripley townships want a replacement for the long‑closed bridge on North Coring Road and that he is helping coordinate next steps with county staff and legislators.

Coring told the board he attended both township meetings and found “they were putting aside money every single year” and that Saint Matthias had saved about $85,000 toward the project. He said Fort Ripley’s town board members also expressed willingness to move forward and that a detailed project packet has been prepared by county highway staff.

Why it matters: The bridge has been closed for many years, and replacing it will restore a transportation connection that some residents and town boards view as important for future access. Coring said the county engineer and administrator will work with him and the townships to identify steps, potential bonding requests and other funding options.

Discussion points and actions

- Township outreach: Coring said he attended Saint Matthias and Fort Ripley meetings and reported strong local interest and some committed township funds.

- Legislative outreach: Coring said he pursued state contacts after a federal outreach opportunity; he asked Representative and Senator offices and reported that state legislators (including Senator Wiesenberg and Representative Kreisha’s office) were receptive and that he had a lawmaker (Josh Heintzeman) agree to help draft a bonding bill request.

- County coordination: Coring asked County Engineer Tim Bray and county administrators to help set a joint meeting with both townships to coordinate technical steps, funding strategy and next milestones. There was no formal board vote; the item was presented as an update and a request for staff coordination.

Clarifications from the meeting

Coring described the bridge as a metal structure with concrete abutments; historically the wooden planks were removed and later recovered. County highway staff digitized a multi‑inch project packet that Coring said he would distribute to commissioners. Coring emphasized he is seeking no county appropriation at present but is seeking coordination to pursue bonding and grant opportunities.

Ending

County staff and Coring will pursue a joint township meeting and follow up with legislators and bonding proponents; commissioners asked for copies of the highway packet and timelines once available.","Commissioner Coring reported township interest and fundraising toward replacing a bridge on North Coring Road that has been closed for years and said he is coordinating with town boards, county staff and legislators to pursue bonding and other sources.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6058686,"Crow Wing County approves multiple plats and rezones 26.4-acre parcel to commercial",894,341000,1235000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3296940-99090aede1bef63f4f0429c790c15665&start=341&end=1235","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3296940-99090aede1bef63f4f0429c790c15665/thumbnail_341000.jpg","/articles/6058686/Crow-Wing-County/Minnesota/Crow-Wing-County-approves-multiple-plats-and-rezones-264-acre-parcel-to-commercial","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6058686-6532537c9e7e7d45295ae832ad9501c5/orig.mp4?Expires=1774983179&Signature=UNtIxT539sC0lshqG8S0s1IbmaZ1JLpDP7oh-Yq1ByQXkUG1rLiqgFPRtMDneUWxR07ufbVYPrg-9bAKJ1DtxV582eYxHeh2hkW-Yf82V2MKut5OrS5XYUlwbEoxizzx2hq-B9HSrlBnjp8p-2rp04BUDfEA8mNSGloBk1ZdmW2Scc9iiKo0S0P-OiHd2Lg7HGV4Du0FeuJYm7yiLyJpwWostrFJLwNGyxegMvEHvXctzuXl3FgxzZkgtqugd5hBc3-MBKwFCg9--Y~jdvNTU6Pb1y0YkZI8I9N8089CRdZKkk2CLXtt3tR39zuhD0ehZpSw-IOmuS1xk0FMsAiTvA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Crow Wing County Board of Commissioners voted to approve several preliminary and final plats and adopted a land‑use map amendment that changes a 26.4‑acre parcel in Garrison Township from waterfront commercial to commercial.

Chris Pence, a land‑services staffer, told the board the planning commission and the planning and zoning board of adjustment had reviewed each application and unanimously recommended approval for the plats. “Based on the application submitted, staff packet, public comments, and the finding of fact, it is recommended to approve” the plats and the map amendment, Pence said.

Why it matters: The plats create new buildable lots and the rezoning reduces lot‑size minimums on the 26.4‑acre parcel so smaller, non‑riparian commercial lots can be created via administrative subdivision rather than a full planning review. That change drew one written objection from a neighbor and prompted discussion about wetlands, potential uses and whether the Minnesota Department of Transportation right of way affects waterfront access.

Most important details

- Riverwood Shores on Whitefish (Section 12, Jenkins Township): preliminary plat approved for an 18‑lot conventional design. Commissioner Luebke moved to approve; Commissioner Francine seconded and the motion passed. Chris Pence said lot sizes and widths meet ordinance requirements.

- Fisher Acres (Section 6, Ideal Township): preliminary plat approved for three lots; the final plat for Fisher Acres was also approved after staff certified that requirements were met. The board approved the preliminary plat (motion by Commissioner Lee; second by Commissioner Luebke) and later the final plat.

- Snook Acres (Section 34, Lake Edward Township): preliminary and final plats approved for three lots plus an outlot providing shared access to North Long Lake. Commissioners discussed wetland setbacks along Ditch 13 and emphasized the packet shows building areas and wet frontage; the board approved the preliminary and final plats (motion by Commissioner Francine; second by Commissioner Coring).

- Brainerd International Raceway luxury garages (Section 13, First Assessment District): final plat approved for a conservation‑design bridal plat of 12 individual lots and one shared outlot. The project replats an earlier layout to create smaller units that include garage space and a small living quarter; the development will use a shared septic system and a homeowners association to manage utilities. Motion by Commissioner Coring; second by Commissioner Lee — motion passed.

- Land use map amendment, parcel 67360502 (part of Government Lot 3, Section 36, Garrison Township): the board approved changing the designation from waterfront commercial to commercial for approximately 26.4 acres to allow the creation of smaller non‑riparian commercial lots. Pence summarized the difference: commercial lot minimums are roughly 40,000 square feet (about one acre) and 100 feet wide, while waterfront commercial requires larger widths and areas intended for water‑oriented uses. The motion to approve the map amendment was made by Commissioner Lee and seconded by Commissioner Francine; the motion passed 4–1.

Board members and staff noted public concerns about potential future uses (mobile homes, campgrounds, resale of subdivided parcels) and the presence of wetlands and MnDOT right‑of‑way that complicates waterfront access. Pence said some concerns — for example, where property lines and MnDOT easements begin — must be resolved directly with MnDOT when specific development proposals arrive.

What the board decided and next steps

The board approved the preliminary and final plats presented and approved the land‑use map amendment. For the preliminary plats, county staff said next steps include engineering design and, if required, developer’s agreements that hold developers to construction cost estimates and improvement standards before final plat recording. For the rezoned parcel, Pence said non‑riparian lots could be created through the administrative subdivision process without returning to the planning commission.

Ending

Pence and county staff said files are available in the board packet for anyone seeking maps or the findings of fact. Commissioners noted the county will have additional plat business at its next meeting in June.","The Crow Wing County Board approved a series of plats — Riverwood Shores, Fisher Acres, Snook Acres — and the final plat for Brainerd International Raceway luxury garages, and voted 4–1 to amend a 26.4-acre parcel from waterfront commercial to commercial.","actionData","errors"]

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