Murray County board authorizes mediation with MnDOT in County Ditch 11 dispute The Murray County Board authorized Board Chair Dennis Welgraven and Auditor/Treasurer Heidi Winter to represent the county in mediation with the Minnesota Department of Transportation over repair costs and litigation tied to County Ditch No. 11 and a tile void beneath State Highway 30.

Murray County is gearing up for mediation with MnDOT as a century-old drainage dispute heats up, raising questions about who will foot the bill for costly repairs.

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Murray County Board hires outside investigators and approves HR director’s return amid personnel probe The Murray County Board voted Oct. 2 to retain Flaherty and Hood P.A. to investigate preliminary allegations against two county employees, authorized Commissioner Dennis Welgraven to sign the engagement letter, and approved Human Resources Director Sharon Giese’s immediate return to work.

Murray County's Board of Commissioners is taking action by hiring outside investigators to probe allegations against county employees while welcoming back the Human Resources Director amidst ongoing scrutiny.

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Murray County adopts resolution listing high‑priority bridges, approves $215,305 LBRP grant for CSAH 42 bridge The Murray County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution identifying multiple bridges for replacement or rehabilitation from 2025–2029 and approved a Local Bridge Replacement Program grant agreement for Bridge No. 51J74 (SAP 051-642-019) with a grant amount of $215,305.

Murray County is taking big steps towards upgrading its bridges with a new resolution that outlines critical projects and funding plans through 2029!

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Murray County approves letter of support and $36,000 match for Lismore broadband grant The board voted to back a Minnesota Broadband Line Extension Grant application from Lismore Cooperative Telephone and Finley Engineering and to commit $36,000 in matching funds if the grant is awarded, aiming to extend fiber to parts of Fulda and other underserved areas.

Murray County is taking a bold step toward bridging the digital divide by backing a $36,000 commitment for fiber broadband expansion to underserved communities!

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Murray County commissioners adopt $4.2 million road grant resolution, award major contracts and approve licenses The Murray County Board of Commissioners on March 4, 2025, adopted a $4.2 million state grant resolution for a CSAH 13 flood mitigation and road‑widening project, awarded major road and seal‑coat contracts, approved liquor and gambling permits, and took several routine personnel and property actions.

Murray County is set to transform its roads and combat flooding with a groundbreaking $4.2 million project, backed by a commitment to exceed funding if necessary!

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Murray County approves multimillion-dollar road and highway contracts The Murray County Board approved several road and highway contracts March 18, including a $2,246,316.70 award for multiple overlay projects to Central Specialties, Inc. and a $4,982,942.40 award to Towne & Country Excavating for CSAH 13 reconstruction at Lake Shetek.

Murray County just approved multimillion-dollar contracts for major road and highway improvements—find out how much is being invested in your community!

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County emergency alerts disrupted after CodeRED shutdown; staff begin vendor search Murray County staff reported CodeRED was shut down after FEMA/IPAWS raised data-breach concerns, leaving local alerting unavailable; county staff are contacting cities and seeking a replacement vendor, but may need residents to re-register if user data are not shared.

Murray County's emergency alert system has been abruptly shut down due to data-breach concerns, leaving residents in the dark as officials scramble for a new vendor.

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Geronimo Power outlines Nobles County data center plans; local cooperative voices support Geronimo Power presented site criteria and environmental and infrastructure topics for a proposed Nobles County data center and wind projects; Adam Tromlay of Nobles County Cooperative Electric told the Murray County board the cooperative board is "100% behind this project," citing rate stabilization and infrastructure benefits.

Geronimo Power is unveiling ambitious plans for a new data center in Nobles County that promises economic growth and advanced infrastructure—could this be the transformative project our community has been waiting for?

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Murray County asks PUC to review transmission curtailments as production tax revenues fall The board approved a letter to the Minnesota PUC asking review of regional transmission issues that the county says have contributed to wind‑generation curtailments and revenue losses; the chair also raised a claim that a nearby EDF project continues to be paid despite reduced output.

Murray County is calling on the Minnesota PUC to address concerning transmission issues that have led to significant wind-energy production losses and dwindling tax revenues.

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DNR-backed wetland impoundment approved; Murray/Lyon joint authority partially abandons and reroutes parts of Judicial Ditch 27 The Murray–Lyon Joint Drainage Authority adopted a Findings and Order granting the Minnesota DNR's petition to impound and reroute portions of Judicial Ditch 27 to create two wetlands (one about 3 acres, a second about 0.65 acres), concluding the changes will not impair drainage and will provide wildlife habitat and flood mitigation.

Murray and Lyon counties just approved a groundbreaking project that will transform Judicial Ditch 27, creating vital wetlands for wildlife while enhancing water quality and flood storage!

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Murray County adopts JPA to allow Red Rock water project financing; county to issue $8.07 million in GO bonds The Murray County Board adopted a joint powers agreement enabling issuance of $8,071,000 in general-obligation bonds to fund part of Red Rock Rural Water System’s $16 million project to connect about 350 residences near Lake Shetek and Lake Sarah; board members approved the JPA July 15 and the attorney required all nine counties’ approval before bond issuance.

Murray County just greenlit an $8 million bond to kick off a transformative water project, set to connect 350 homes and reshape the community!

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Geronimo Power updates commissioners on Plum Creek wind projects and proposed data center Geronimo Power told the Murray County Board that Plum Creek I is fully permitted with 78 turbines (37 in Murray County) and construction likely in 2027; the company also described related projects and a proposed Nobles County data center that could source local wind and solar power.

Geronimo Power is set to transform Murray County with the fully permitted Plum Creek I wind project, featuring 78 turbines and paving the way for a groundbreaking data center powered by local renewable energy!

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Murray County and neighboring counties form joint drainage authorities and order redeterminations for multiple ditches On July 1, 2025, Murray County seated jointly with Cottonwood, Nobles, Lyon and Redwood counties established joint drainage authorities and authorized redeterminations of benefits for multiple judicial and county ditches, appointed replacement viewers and designated Murray County the majority county for administration.

Murray County and its neighbors just took a significant step in reshaping drainage management by establishing joint authorities and redetermining benefits for multiple ditches—what does this mean for local landowners?

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Murray County board approves joint powers agreement to enable Lincoln‑Pipestone Rural Water bond issuance The board voted Sept. 2 to approve a joint powers agreement enabling Lincoln‑Pipestone Rural Water to use county-issued general obligation bonds for a $43.27 million system upgrade; Minnesota statute makes the 10 participating counties pro rata backstops if LPRW defaults.

Murray County just greenlit a massive $43.27 million upgrade for Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water, paving the way for a state-of-the-art water treatment plant and more!

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PowerOn Midwest transmission study expected in February; 765 kV lines preferred, county told Xcel Energy and partner utilities briefed Murray County commissioners on the PowerOn Midwest plan to add 765 kV transmission lines across parts of Minnesota and South Dakota, outlining a study application in February 2026, state hearings in May and a potential construction window around 2030–2034.

Exciting plans are underway for a 765 kV transmission line that promises to power up the Midwest while allowing farmers to continue their operations beneath the new lines!

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Murray County approves $4.2M road grant, awards bridge contract and signs off on EDA loan updates At its April 1 meeting the Murray County Board approved a $4.2 million state Local Road Improvement grant for the CSAH 13 project, awarded a bridge replacement contract to R and G Construction, updated EDA loan guidelines to increase maximums and approved multiple land‑use permits and personnel actions.

Murray County just secured a $4.2 million grant for road improvements and is making big moves in local infrastructure and economic development!

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Murray and Lyon counties establish joint drainage authority for Judicial Ditch 27 Murray and Lyon County boards, seated jointly June 3, adopted a Findings and Order establishing a Joint Drainage Authority under Minnesota Statutes Section 103E.235 to redetermine benefits for Judicial Ditch 27, appointed viewers and designated Murray County the majority county.

Murray and Lyon counties have taken a crucial step by establishing a Joint Drainage Authority to update benefit rolls for Judicial Ditch 27, reflecting modern land use and environmental protections.

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Wildfire rages in Murray County Monday; Nearby residents warned away A wildfire is burning near Peeples Lake Road inside the Chattahoochee National Forest, and authorities are asking the public to stay clear of the area.Watch liv

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