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Board approves claims, designates official newspaper and calendar for 2026
Summary
The Board approved payment of claims totaling $250,431.47 (vendors listed), accepted the Ortonville Independent as the official newspaper for 2025, designated the county website for certain transportation publications, and approved the 2026 board meeting calendar.
At the Jan. 6 meeting Auditor‑Treasurer Knutson presented claims and the Board authorized payment of claims as presented. The transcript lists vendors (excluding Family Services) receiving payments over $2,000: ABDO ($10,250), Association of Minnesota Counties ($17,970), MCIT ($196,267) and MnCCC ($21,180), with a total of $250,431.47. Commissioner Athey moved and Commissioner Klages seconded the motion to authorize payment; it carried unanimously.
The Board also reviewed bids for official legal notices and accepted the Ortonville Independent's bid and surety bond as the county's official newspaper for 2025; the Northern Star will publish required second notices. Additionally, the Board designated the county website for publication of transportation project notices as allowed by MS §331A.12 and approved the 2026 board meeting dates and a work session schedule to begin in February.
