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Kathy said adult probation caseloads have trended down in recent years, with roughly half of cases felony level; she reported that adult supervised‑release numbers have been steady but that the Minnesota Rehabilitation and Reinvestment Act (MRRA) could increase supervised releases beginning in September. Kathy also said juvenile probation caseloads have risen and that juvenile predispositional investigations more than doubled from 2023 to 2024.

On program outcomes, Kathy reported favorable recidivism figures in the department’s internal review: of 264 adult probation clients discharged in 2021, 36 (about 14%) had new convictions in the following three years; for supervised release discharges in 2021, 14 of 16 had no new convictions; and Community Concern for Youth (juvenile diversion) showed about 97% of participants had no convictions during the follow‑up period the department examined.

Kathy gave the board two operational items that require near‑term attention. First, the STS program — which provides crew work sites and supervision — received notice the state contract funding will be terminated effective June 30. Kathy said the STS grant for the full year had been roughly $51,000 and that the county will lose approximately $26,000 for the remainder of 2025. She said current STS staffing includes one full‑time crew leader (Lee Miron) plus three part‑time crew leaders whose combined FTE equals 0.75, for a total ~1.75 FTE dedicated to STS crew leadership. Kathy told the board the statute governing injuries for STS crews remains in effect and that the executive committee will convene to consider options for running STS the remainder of 2025 and for 2026.

Second, Kathy reviewed reporting requirements and the department’s statutory obligations for pretrial bail evaluations, pre‑sentence investigations and transfer investigations. She said pretrial bail evaluations and pre‑sentence investigations have trended down and that methamphetamine is a recurring factor in a portion of those cases (she cited roughly 18–20% meth-related in certain report types).

Kathy asked commissioners to identify any additional data they want to inform budget and program decisions; she said she will provide more granular breakouts (for example Todd vs. Wadena counts) if the board requests them. Commissioners asked several follow‑up questions about funding, intercounty cooperation for STS work, and whether the program could be restructured if state requirements change.

No formal board action was taken during the work session; Kathy said the executive committee will meet to decide how to proceed with STS funding and operational plans and that she would report back to the board. The board was told the county’s contribution split for the joint program is 60% Todd County and 40% Wadena County.

Speakers quoted or referenced in this article are those who spoke during the June 3 Todd County Board work session and are listed in the speakers section below.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Todd County June 3, 2025 County Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","A June 3 work session update from Todd‑Wadena Community Corrections showed adult probation caseloads have trended down while juvenile probation cases rose; director Kathy reported the state will terminate a Sentence-to-Service (STS) contract June 30, costing the program roughly $26,000 in 2025 and prompting planning for operations in 2026.","taxTitle","Todd County, Minnesota","taxId",73332,"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},6216265,"Todd County approves hold-harmless agreement and brush-spray estimate for county ditches",245,1797000,2042000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3653094-a09859ccbfd6351abcae9e97fe39db8f&start=1797&end=2042","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3653094-a09859ccbfd6351abcae9e97fe39db8f/thumbnail_1797000.jpg","/articles/6216265/Todd-County/Minnesota/Todd-County-approves-hold-harmless-agreement-and-brush-spray-estimate-for-county-ditches","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6216265-259193654fed1ccf7fba23d52d1e8c24/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442613&Signature=aFKMVjacw9zHqYjExF5dd4pAe1r95pEdRSiD-uOGYB4hj~jVl9TywcsoJoUzBR3ZpJAcXuc0EW1kl9iN2zqPCQl9hD4Xi0oyNhtrQmQJJihdibYA9wFPXDH8uqkuFw4SQjajamaEs96arf8tzUJCC921gVvJwElzhbIaj8CR00OXttI1RIeaT65c54VSuBNk3lbNCU7TmgqGkyEmUOgoOVxj~Cj5EAeGUV72RW46T-jsTnKopwnJH-DwknNqn~6nKiouWdU7N2iXX2t4t4VZ~UE1HZ11DeoLlj8PJYsu~qG0xNBqxdh06lzqERrsbCXWq0HhZUQkFPw4NT5J9VXSZQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Todd County commissioners on June 3 approved two ditch items: a landowner hold-harmless agreement to allow private maintenance on County Ditch (CD) 32 and a contractor estimate to spray brush on Lateral 2 of County Ditch 40.

Ditch Inspector Nancy presented the CD 32 item and recommended that the board, acting as ditch authority, approve a hold-harmless agreement that would allow landowners Caroline Beckman and Lisonbee McGinty to maintain about 3,440 feet of Lateral 3 on CD 32 on specified parcels in Turtle Creek Township. Nancy told the board the maintenance would be done on the landowners’ property at their expense. The board moved and approved the hold-harmless agreement by voice vote.

Nancy then described a maintenance need on County Ditch 40, Lateral 2, where a deep section of ditch was excavated in September 2024 but brush was intentionally left to protect the bank and root systems from erosion. Nancy said contractors will spray brush in the deep section and sparse brush along the south side. Central Applicators provided an estimate; Nancy said the contractor’s estimate was higher because spraying in the deep section may require use of reels or spools and additional time. The recommendation presented to the board was to approve Central Applicators’ estimate of $2,409.99; the meeting materials cited County Ditch 40 assessments as the funding source. Commissioners approved the estimate by voice vote.

The board’s actions were procedural approvals made while acting as the county ditch authority. The approvals authorize the county to move forward with the private maintenance arrangement for CD 32 and with contracting for brush control on CD 40; funding will come from the County Ditch 40 assessment fund as noted in the meeting materials. Nancy said crews had left root bases in place intentionally to reduce erosion risks and that spraying rather than grubbing was chosen to preserve bank stability.

Speakers quoted or referenced in this article are those who spoke during the June 3 Todd County Board of Commissioners meeting and are listed in the speakers section below.","The board approved a hold-harmless agreement allowing private landowners to maintain sections of County Ditch 32 and approved a $2,409.99 estimate from Central Applicators to spray brush on a section of County Ditch 40; both actions were taken during the June 3 meeting.",{"_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},6216270,"Todd County approves equipment purchases, hires and software for new transfer station; MPCA funding expected",484,2132000,2616000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3653094-a09859ccbfd6351abcae9e97fe39db8f&start=2132&end=2616","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3653094-a09859ccbfd6351abcae9e97fe39db8f/thumbnail_2132000.jpg","/articles/6216270/Todd-County/Minnesota/Todd-County-approves-equipment-purchases-hires-and-software-for-new-transfer-station-MPCA-funding-expected","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6216270-ba9950c40a0722a659173d287d2e9528/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442613&Signature=Y192LcWLhKiV3W9P79nmmEGUUEeTJo0agbTmPGiZCm36Egkc88VC957vkRnZDlTlXGlPPgoU8JhS47su1qPosDwWMWHwumoRhYkrpvBERkoBomlMSuNDvQ5ysr7kl7scGc-7TdA7wS1Bk9GG~UGD9qdZPyg6fKsD~KgwoY-llB9Ln3UfGiLLlEt033U67ECA5RRB0e5248eihErxBYGSev1iVf0hfk1gpOHfO0nIAlosf2bP47BdqeimtPr1oVCrx4ufCSrrFAAA~zkj3R8EYnTf0VzKHhrlBR-f-bx4NTNnZI~Ym-PMDMT6R1kmPUHGo-jzy0YpsBXbD9tT1DGk~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Todd County commissioners on June 3 approved several solid waste measures to support a new transfer station and environmental center, including staff changes, equipment purchases and a software upgrade.

The board voted to eliminate the lead equipment operator position and to authorize the hiring of one full-time truck driver, both steps made by the Solid Waste Department to align staffing with a projected August 2025 opening of the new facility. The board also approved the purchase of product drop bins from Jenkins Iron for $35,680 and the Waste Works software upgrade for $31,592.29.

Solid Waste Manager Mike (last name not specified) told commissioners the new operations technician position budgeted for 2025 will replace the lead equipment operator and provide enhanced administrative support to meet new transfer station permit requirements. He said the truck driver position is budgeted and will help with staffing shortages for commercial operations and collections. On the purchase of drop bins, staff said Jenkins Iron’s bid of $35,680 was selected over an alternate bid from Protainer (approximately $36,750) because Jenkins had no steel surcharge and shorter lead time.

On software, Mike described the Waste Works upgrade as necessary for kiosk operations and license-plate recognition at both residential and commercial scales; commissioners were told the purchase is budgeted from fund 51 and capital grant funding. Mike also updated the board on construction: curb and gutter and concrete work are nearly complete, paving is expected within three weeks, and remote bin site improvements in Bertram will begin shortly.

Commissioners discussed grant timing. Mike reported he had recent correspondence with Jeanne Givens at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and said MPCA was processing pay requests for the county’s $2,795,000 grant; he said staff expected an initial pay request disbursement of roughly $1,065,000 to arrive “shortly,” though no firm date was given. Representative Wiener also texted to confirm the MPCA follow-through, according to staff.

All actions taken at the June 3 meeting were approved by roll call or voice vote as recorded in the meeting minutes. The solid waste measures are budgeted through the county’s fund 51 and the capital grant. Staff will proceed with hiring and procurement steps and report progress to the board.

Speakers quoted or referenced in this article are those who spoke during the June 3 Todd County Board of Commissioners meeting and are listed in the speakers section below.","The county approved elimination of a lead operator position, authorized hiring of a truck driver, awarded a $35,680 bid for drop bins and approved a $31,592.29 software upgrade for the new transfer station; officials said they expect MPCA grant disbursements totaling about $2.795 million and that paving at the new facility is imminent.",{"_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},6216274,"Todd County commissioners to draft resolution after county appears on ‘sanctuary’ list",3528,2641000,6169000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3653094-a09859ccbfd6351abcae9e97fe39db8f&start=2641&end=6169","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3653094-a09859ccbfd6351abcae9e97fe39db8f/thumbnail_2641000.jpg","/articles/6216274/Todd-County/Minnesota/Todd-County-commissioners-to-draft-resolution-after-county-appears-on-sanctuary-list","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6216274-fa5021a31110ad7b205e57470b4f70c4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442613&Signature=nae9xLCvXUtcnqa9ByHMCBBIOqsps~xd2YkKwiA4wifB6gIWmBF8NE4k08vxVn2sp6cbgzocA3OHWIMtBlcpbLa0bkSx06sFPLQgBeYlCdyobuNq47GGRxswTrOnrODbtDJUUmtgnldFzncVT2qKv9B68UlzZbOFut4aLMtAKFPjhEUTFhuXY5Tzv6YiPfeGHznHNPWMQPTLUuLY1b-mG5GrlDXq6m2ZNo3BG-ZOjE7sF-7B8xcLGwyXSVulweIzsbwt6wUZ0JAP08N8HZ~rdwOA6JrvsO6w-SytzFUumaqagdDTZj7W43hFYkJJREB~6ONGSgJ12BXa0ONug08Uxw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Todd County commissioners on June 3 discussed plans to pursue a formal resolution after the county appeared on a publicly circulated list identifying jurisdictions described as “sanctuary counties.” Commissioners and staff said they are working with the sheriff’s office and county attorney to clarify why Todd County appeared on that list and to request removal.

The discussion matters because the listing has circulated in state and national media and county leaders said it has prompted calls to county officials and concern about public perception. County officials said they want a legally vetted, board-approved resolution to correct the record and to show cooperation with federal law enforcement where appropriate.

County Coordinator Jackie (last name not specified) told the board she would lead drafting the resolution and work with County Attorney Lindeman and Sheriff Mike Allen to prepare language for a future meeting. Jackie said she would “have it ready for the next board meeting” and commissioners set a target of the June 17 meeting for formal action. No vote or resolution was taken on June 3; the board added the item to the agenda as discussion-only when the meeting was amended earlier that morning.

Commissioners described an intense, immediate response after the listing appeared. Commissioners and staff reported a flurry of phone calls and emails over the prior days; the board said it received outreach from Representative Wiener and from other state contacts. Commissioners said they contacted an email address provided by the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) and received a response from the Department of Homeland Security indicating the county could request removal and that DHS would “work with you.” County officials said DHS subsequently pulled the list from its website.

Board members directed staff to coordinate with Sheriff Allen and County Attorney Lindeman to both request removal from the online list and to prepare a carefully worded resolution to be considered at the June 17 meeting. Jackie confirmed the draft resolution will be prepared with legal review before that meeting.

The board did not adopt language at the June 3 meeting. Commissioners said they want to ensure the resolution’s wording is legally reviewed and that any communications “dot the i’s and cross the t’s” before formal adoption. The board asked staff to continue communications with DHS and to coordinate a response with the sheriff and county attorney.

The board scheduled the resolution item for the June 17 meeting for possible formal action and instructed staff to return a draft resolution and a proposed communications plan.

Speakers quoted or referenced in this article are those who spoke during the June 3 Todd County Board of Commissioners meeting and are listed in the speakers section below.","Todd County commissioners agreed to direct staff and legal counsel to draft a formal resolution after the county was listed on a Department of Homeland Security “Sanctuary County” compilation; no resolution was adopted at the June 3 meeting and staff will bring a draft to the June 17 meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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