Commissioner Ebinger said a Fargo VA case study described a 55% decrease in reported veteran homelessness since 2010, credited to a coordinated 'one team' approach; the Cass Clay Interagency Council on Homelessness approved parts of a plan presented to the group.

At a recent interagency meeting, a Fargo VA case study reported a 55% decrease in reported veteran homelessness since 2010; commissioners noted the improvement but cautioned the figure covers veterans known to the system and others may not have come forward.

In a State of the County address, the Clay County board chair summarized departmental accomplishments, noted legislative wins including $1.2 million for a psychiatric residential treatment facility, and described the adopted 2026 levy and budget details; the board also highlighted an expected diversion project completion with flood protection in 2027.