Library requests 5% budget increase; board certifies USFWS easement on 4‑1 vote
Big Stone County Librarian Jason Frank presented a 2026 budget request reflecting a 5% increase and described library activities; the board also certified an easement presented by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect wildlife habitat, approving it 4‑1 with Chairman Athey voting nay.
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Big Stone County Librarian Jason Frank updated the board on recent activities at the Ortonville and Graceville libraries and presented a 2026 budget request that reflects a 5% increase. Frank also explained how the libraries are funded; the record does not include a dollar figure for the requested increase beyond the percentage.
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