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Becker County administrator resigns
Becker County Administrator Tom Mortenson has submitted a letter of resignation to the Becker County Board.
Tuesday, August, 30, 2011 - DL-Online - News

Who will be the next Becker County Administrator?
Two final candidates for the Becker County Administrator position now await the verdict of who gets the job after a final interview with the commissioners Wednesday morning.
Wednesday, March, 28, 2012 - DL-Online - News

Team formed to handle Becker County administrative work
A management team made up of department heads will replace the county administrator until the Becker County Board decides how it wants to proceed with county administration.
Wednesday, September, 14, 2011 - DL-Online - News

No administrator yet, county votes 3-2 to re-advertise the job
It’s back to Square 1 in the search for a new Becker County administrator.
Wednesday, April, 11, 2012 - DL-Online - News

County to interview three admin finalists March 28
The three finalists for the Becker County administrator position will be interviewed March 28 in the commissioners’ room at the Becker County Courthouse.
Wednesday, March, 14, 2012 - DL-Online - News

County to hire new full-time administrator, land manager
Becker County will hire a new full-time county administrator. The County Board on Tuesday agreed to advertise for the position. “It was the consensus of the committee to continue on with a full-time administrator,” said Commissioner Larry Knutson.
Wednesday, November, 09, 2011 - DL-Online - News

Mortenson chosen for GSL program
Former Becker County administrator Tom Mortenson has been selected to participate in the Government Strategic Leaders program at the National Defense University’s Information Resource Management College.
Wednesday, October, 26, 2011 - DL-Online - Community

Tons of paper, metal, obsolete electronics dug up, recycled during big county cleanup
Becker County employees recently rolled up their sleeves for some serious spring cleaning, and the result was a huge weight lifted off them. Tons of weight, to be exact. After their May afternoon of going through and cleaning out county offices, a recent report filed by County Administrator Tom Mortenson is astounding.
Friday, June, 24, 2011 - DL-Online - News

SAYS HE WAS ASKED TO GO: Mortenson quits on 3-2 board vote
A room full of people voicing support for Becker County Administrator Tom Mortenson did not convince Becker County commissioners to spare his job: The County Board voted 3-2 to accept his resignation Friday morning.
Friday, September, 02, 2011 - DL-Online - News

County narrows field to three for administrator spot
Three candidates have been selected to interview with the Becker County Board for the position of county administrator. The county search committee is recommending March 28 as the interview date, but the County Board will likely finalize a date at its regular meeting on Tuesday. The candidates are Ryan Tangen, Ron Moorse and Robert Bezek. Here are short bios that each candidate prepared:
Friday, March, 09, 2012 - DL-Online - News

Panel to explore potential shutdown
The Chamber will host a panel discussion in Moorhead Monday to explore the ramifications of a potential government shutdown in Minnesota in July.
Saturday, June, 25, 2011 - DL-Online - News

Becker County’s Nancy Grabanski is honored by state human resources organization
It’s been a little over 12 years since Nancy Grabanski became the human resources director for Becker County. In that time, she has negotiated numerous labor contracts, taken on supervision of the county’s maintenance department, and handled hundreds of personnel requests pertaining to hiring, retirements and everything in between. And that’s just scratching the surface.
Wednesday, April, 25, 2012 - DL-Online - Community

County rejects first draft of park, rec ordinance
It’s back to the drawing board for the new Becker County Parks and Recreation Ordinance.
Friday, July, 15, 2011 - DL-Online - News

Support for Detroit Mt.
Determined to help Detroit Mountain Recreation Area, Inc., conduct a comprehensive plan and feasibility study on reopening Detroit Mountain, the Detroit Lakes Development Authority agreed to give the group a $15,000 grant.
Wednesday, July, 06, 2011 - DL-Online - News

Looking to save money and improve services, Becker County looking outside the box
The Becker County Board is serious about wanting to work with other units of government to save money and improve services. On Tuesday it hosted a commissioners’ room full of officials from townships, cities, school districts — even the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Saturday, October, 15, 2011 - DL-Online - News

‘81 on 81’ new goal for Fargo Marathon Inc.
By this time next year, area runners may have a new race to gear up for.
Sunday, July, 10, 2011 - DL-Online - News

Nelson's state of the county address: County advancing on multiple fronts
Things are moving forward on several fronts in Becker County, and Board Chairman Barry Nelson provided an update during his State of the County Address on Tuesday.
Wednesday, December, 28, 2011 - DL-Online - News

Spring flood outlook optimistic in Fargo-Moorhead
FARGO - A year ago, Fargo officials were scrambling to order flood-fighting materials as communities geared up for the third consecutive year of major flooding.
Friday, January, 27, 2012 - DL-Online - News

Detroit Lakes to slightly change ward boundaries
The Detroit Lakes City Council held its first reading of ward boundary changes Tuesday evening. The changes are needed to adjust ward populations following the 2010 census results. With a total city population of 8,569, Detroit Lakes is divided into three wards. The first reading that was held divided the wards into 2,683 people in ward 1, 2,984 in ward 2 and 2,902 in ward 3.
Wednesday, March, 14, 2012 - DL-Online - News

Minnesotans start to see effects of state shutdown
ST. PAUL — Minnesotans are beginning to hear directly from state officials what a government shutdown could mean to them.
Wednesday, June, 15, 2011 - DL-Online - News

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