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Houghton County commissioners hear jail facility planning as Sharon Avenue option explored

Houghton County Board of Commissioners · April 1, 2026
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Summary

The board’s jail committee reported progress on using the Sharon Avenue property for county departments and jail needs; commissioners asked for recommended cell counts, space plans for MSU Extension, and cost-saving shared spaces before final decisions.

The Houghton County Board of Commissioners on April 6 heard updates from the jail committee as members continue evaluating the Sharon Avenue property and courthouse floor plans to address capacity and departmental needs.

The committee will provide formal reports at the next board meeting, Chairman Tom Tikkanen said. Commissioner Roy Britz said Sharon Avenue Properties will…

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