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Steele County is one step closer to courthouse renovations after opening bids that could reshape the future of its historic building!

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Steele County opens courthouse renovation bids; commissioners accept them for review
Steele County commissioners opened prime construction bids for the courthouse Sept. 15 and voted to accept all bids for detailed review, with final decisions to return to the board at the Oct. 6 meeting.
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September 17, 2026 at 7:56 AM
Steele County Water Resource District is seeking $105,000 in ARPA funds for a crucial $1.4M FEMA mitigation project, but will the commission agree?

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Water board seeks $105,000 in ARPA funds to cover local share of $1.4M Drain 1 mitigation; commission to review at special meeting
The Steele County Water Resource District requested $105,000 in ARPA funds to cover the local share of a $1.4 million FEMA mitigation project for Drain 1. Commissioners discussed timing and precedent and agreed to consider amendment paperwork and bids at a Sept. 15 special meeting.
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September 3, 2026 at 10:08 PM
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June 9, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Steele County property owners beware: failing to file for farm exemptions by June 30 could mean a staggering $300,000 increase in your building valuation!

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Steele County approves 2026 valuations and sets June 30 deadline for farm-exemption filings
At a June 2 Steele County tax equalization meeting, staff reported increases to replacement costs and submitted county assessment ratios to the state; the board approved 2026 valuations and a policy that adds $300,000 in building valuation for farm-exemption applicants who miss a June 30 filing deadline.
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June 5, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Steele County's historic courthouse is set for a transformative restoration after experts highlighted urgent repairs and accessibility improvements, promising to enhance its majestic charm.

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County hires Bartlett West to scope courthouse restoration, votes to put work out for bids
After a condition assessment presented by Bartlett West, the Steele County Commission voted to have the full courthouse restoration and a set of alternates put out for competitive bids and to pursue phased work and available funding, citing masonry, accessibility and drainage concerns.
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May 9, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Steele County is moving forward with exciting infrastructure improvements, from graveling bids to a new courthouse lighting grant—big changes are on the horizon!

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Commission authorizes gravel bidding, accepts lighting grant and reviews generator quotes
County staff were authorized to advertise the county’s 2021 graveling plan; commissioners accepted a 50% lighting grant award and approved awarding the courthouse lighting work to the low bidder; generator quotes and a possible FEMA/DES grant were discussed but no purchase decision was made pending grant clarification.
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May 5, 2026 at 9:47 AM
Steele County is grappling with a costly culvert sizing error and a significant contractor claim, all while approving a staggering $2.26 million pay estimate for road projects.

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Steele County reviews culvert error and contractor claims, approves $2.26 million pay estimate
County officials discussed a misordered culvert for Westfield Township, responded to a $82,322 claim from contractor Knife River, and approved a $2,259,137.11 pay estimate for Central Specialties; the county attorney will draft a response to the Knife River claim.
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March 12, 2026 at 7:50 AM
Steele County is moving forward with plans to pave County Road 23, but serious quality issues on previous work are raising eyebrows.

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Steele County authorizes bid plans for County Road 23 paving as quality concerns surface
The commission approved plans to bid paving of County Road 23 (and part of County Road 5) but raised quality concerns about earlier work on County Road 23 after an engineering review found sections failed ride-quality standards; Knife River was asked for a written correction plan.
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March 12, 2026 at 7:24 AM
Steele County board members are stepping up to support a new community center and a cutting-edge dispatch system that could transform local emergency response!

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Steele County board backs JDA community center letter, agrees to support CAD grant writing
The board approved a letter supporting a JDA community center grant and authorized support letters for a Sanford Foundation‑led CAD dispatch grant application, while noting the project could cost roughly $150,000–$250,000 and may involve recurring county costs if funded.
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January 9, 2026 at 6:20 AM