Crow Wing County Regular County Board Meeting 08/11/2026

The Crow Wing County Board of Commissioners held their regular meeting on August 11, 2026, where several procurement and land management issues were addressed. The board approved the reclassification of a tax-forfeit property to county fee land and authorized an application for a conditional use deed related to landfill buffer use. Updates were provided on the demolition of a house on county land and plans for reforestation and leasing for utility projects. The board also affirmed an appointment to the Serpent Lake Sanitary Sewer District Board. Significant discussion focused on the county's 2026 highway construction program, including resurfacing projects, a bridge replacement in Cuyuna, and a recently awarded bid for a Maple Grove project. The county has delivered $14 million in highway improvements this summer and is planning for long-term infrastructure needs, including funding strategies for future bridge replacements. The board also discussed gravel road paving priorities and budget considerations for transportation projects. Additionally, a resolution was passed to rename an unnamed lake to Little Spirit Lake. No new contracts or vendor selections were explicitly mentioned, but ongoing capital improvement projects and budget planning were key topics.