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Morton County has hit pause on carbon dioxide direct air capture facilities for a year as officials work on new zoning standards.

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Morton County adopts one-year moratorium on direct air capture facilities
The Morton County Commission on July 11 adopted Resolution 30-2024-02 imposing a moratorium on development of all carbon dioxide direct air capture facilities until county zoning standards are developed; the resolution includes a one-year sunset clause from publication.
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March 12, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Morton County has officially extended a crucial moratorium on new construction in the Harmon Lake inundation zone until 2027, prioritizing safety and resource conservation.

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Morton County extends two-year moratorium on habitable construction in Harmon Lake inundation zone
The Morton County Commission unanimously approved Resolution PZ25-04 on April 22 to extend a moratorium through April 30, 2027, barring construction of habitable structures in Zone 1 of the Harmon Lake Dam Breach Inundation Overlay District; commissioners called for continued coordination with state water authorities.
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March 12, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Morton County has just green-lighted a major expansion of a cattle feeding operation, increasing its capacity from 2,000 to 5,000 animal units, but with strict conditions for environmental compliance and road use!

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Morton County OKs expansion of cattle feeding operation 4–1, sets NDDEQ and road-use conditions
The Morton County Commission approved a special use permit Oct. 9 to expand a cattle feeding operation from 2,000 to 5,000 animal units on roughly 320 acres, imposing ND Department of Environmental Quality permitting, road-weight limits and automatic suspension for noncompliance; Commissioner Buckley voted no.
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March 12, 2026 at 2:24 PM
The Morton County Commission just approved a $25,000 grant and key zoning permits that could reshape local development and industry standards!

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Morton County Commission approves $25,000 grant, two abatements and zoning permits
At its Nov. 14 meeting the Morton County Commission approved a $25,000 development grant to BMC Ag Solutions LLP, two tax abatements, a scoria-extraction special-use permit with reclamation and dust controls, and a permanent sign permit requiring stamped plans and a building permit.
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March 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Morton County commissioners are taking big steps forward by approving a new sales tax, retention bonuses for law enforcement, and renewing local liquor licenses!

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Morton County commissioners authorize sales-tax collection, grant payouts and license renewals
At their Dec. 12 meeting in Mandan, Morton County commissioners unanimously authorized the start of collections of a voter-approved $.01 sales tax, approved a $55,005.92 Back the Blue payout for retention bonuses, renewed five liquor licenses and adopted the Arrive 2050 metropolitan transportation plan.
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March 12, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Morton County just approved a massive $36.2 million budget for 2026, but did anyone have a say in the decision?

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Morton County adopts $36.2 million 2026 budget, sets $10.8 million property tax levy
The Morton County Commission unanimously adopted a $36,225,071 budget for 2026 and set a property tax levy of $10,804,792 after a brief public hearing; no public testimony is recorded.
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March 12, 2026 at 8:30 PM
The Morton County Board of Tax Equalization made key decisions on property valuations, including a notable reduction for one Mandan property and reclassifications in New Salem.

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Morton County board affirms 2025 valuations after hearing several appeals; one property value reduced
The Morton County Board of Tax Equalization approved 2025 valuation rolls for multiple cities, townships and the county on June 10, 2025, after hearing property appeals; one Mandan property had its value reduced and several New Salem parcels were reclassified to agricultural.
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March 12, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Morton and Burleigh county commissioners have decided to file an appeal in an ongoing legal battle, retaining Attorney King for further counsel after a closed-door session.

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Joint commissions vote to file appeal, retain Attorney King after closed-session consultation
After a closed-session attorney consultation under NDCC 44-04-19.1(9), Morton and Burleigh county commissioners voted Dec. 12 to file an appeal in ongoing litigation and to retain Attorney King as counsel; the minutes record the motion passed with "All voting aye."
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March 12, 2026 at 8:59 AM
The Morton County Commission has returned Minnesota Power's Longspur Wind Project for further scrutiny, raising important conditions that could shape its future.

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Morton County returns Minnesota Power's Longspur wind project to planning board with conditions
On Oct. 28, 2025 the Morton County Commission voted to return Minnesota Power's Longspur Wind Project permit request to the county Planning & Zoning Board for further review under the 2045 Comprehensive Plan, attaching conditions on residential placement, easement acknowledgements, lighting and a road-use agreement; vote 3-1 with one recusal.
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March 12, 2026 at 8:58 AM