County staff and a consultant presented community engagement results for spending $1.2 million in MPCA settlement funds allocated to the Long Prairie area; a public survey's top ideas included a splash pad and gathering spaces, though staff reported some late multiple‑submission activity and said feasibility and maintenance will guide final choices.

Todd County updates case aide position to include bilingual interpreter requirements amid rising Spanish-speaking demand.

Officials gather to seek blessings and safety for first responders during impending storm.

The final settlement shows a $44,458 surplus for the 2024 account closure.

Business of Child Care’s Jeff Andrews told Todd County commissioners about the Child Care House model: small, fully furnished residential units (about 800 sq ft) converted into licensed family‑childcare sites, operator selection, startup support and funding strategies; local officials discussed slots, affordability and fraud concerns.

Commissioners discussed petitions and funding options to pave County Road 81 (estimated $1.0–1.2 million), debated using local option sales tax revenue and other funding sources, and tabled the resolution for a work-session review. The board approved multiple grant applications, including LRIP support for the City of Clarissa and an LRIP application for County Road 5.

The Todd County Board adopted the county’s 2026 fee schedule on Oct. 21 but removed a parks fee that staff said was included in error and directed staff to continue studying a cannabis-specific permit fee rather than adopt one for 2026.

At its Oct. 21 meeting the Todd County Board of Commissioners approved the 2026 county fee schedule with alterations, multiple warrant batches, several planning-and-zoning conditional-use permits, facility repair contracts, a taxpayer abatement and the MFIP biennial service agreement. The board also approved a personnel-policy revision and tabled a

Residents express concerns over cannabis facility proposed in Moran Township during zoning discussion.

Denim Day's fourth annual raffle raises funds for essential victim services with $20 tickets.

Polling for Oseki School District's special election occurs at Ed Pollard Community Center.

Commissioner Becker discusses new trail projects connecting Staples to local amenities.

Todd County recognizes April 2025 for sexual assault awareness and crime victim rights.

Commissioners discuss new job description integrating bilingual interpreter roles for public health.

County leaders advocate for increased funding and staffing to improve health service efficiency.

Sherry urges Todd County officials to enforce laws protecting citizens from wrongful charges.