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Extension director reports interim educator in place and permanent hire timeline

Wabasha County Board of Commissioners · January 8, 2026

Summary

Lisa Dirks of University of Minnesota Extension said Melendy Miller is serving as interim educator for January–February; interviews for the full-time position are scheduled for Jan. 30 with a projected start at the end of February.

Lisa Dirks, region director for the University of Minnesota Extension, told the board that Melendy Miller will serve as interim extension educator for January and February and will be on-site Tuesday through Thursday. "Melendy Miller is back as our interim, extension educator," Dirks said, adding that the full-time permanent educator position remains posted through the end of the day.

Dirks said the county extension committee has set interviews for Jan. 30 and anticipates the full-time hire to start at the end of February. She also noted regional educator Kevin Houston will continue assisting with the Wabasha Kellogg after-school program during the interim period. The board acknowledged the staffing update and Dirks said the committee is working to fill one open committee seat after a member declined reappointment.

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