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Resident urges commissioners to preserve library services, citing internet access and workforce needs

6438355 · October 8, 2025
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Summary

A Beltrami County resident told commissioners that the public library provides essential internet access, job application support and community services, and urged the board to protect library funding and staff jobs.

Cheryl Schaeffel, who identified herself as a Beltrami County resident living in Commissioner Joe Gould’s district, urged the Beltrami County Board of Commissioners to preserve library services and staff positions.

“The library is such an important part of…

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