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Beltrami County commissioners report on airport deer hunt resolution, fire chief vacancy and JW Smith Elementary

Beltrami County Board of Commissioners · April 22, 2026
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Summary

Commissioners reported approval of an airport-authority resolution to authorize a deer hunt on airport lands to reduce wildlife strike risk, a failure to appoint a Cass Lake Rural Fire chief and plans to re-advertise that position, Tri-County EMS approval of flood-repair bids, and community efforts to keep JW Smith Elementary open.

During commissioner reports the board heard a series of local updates affecting public safety, services and schools.

A commissioner said the airport authority approved a resolution to authorize a deer hunt on airport lands to reduce the risk of wildlife-aircraft collisions. That same commissioner reported the Cass Lake Rural Fire Association did not reach agreement on…

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