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County passes CUP despite some protests By Staff | Jan 20, 2013 A hot topic conditional use permit made its way to the Board of Commissioners for approval at the meeting Tuesday. After requiring two hearings with the Faribault County Planning and Zoning Board, the conditional use permit request made by Bob and Tom Loonan of Loon Inn went in front of the County Board for approval on Jan. 15. The owners of the Loon Inn located in Lura Township outside of Easton, requested a CUP to add a building ...

County gets $268K more in funding Board also has its first new commissioner in 10 years sworn in By Kevin Mertens - Staff Writer | Jan 10, 2021 Newly elected District 5 county commissioner Bruce Anderson, left, is sworn into office by Faribault County District Court Judge Troy Timmerman in the courtroom before the regular commissioners meeting began. The Faribault County Board of Commissioners began 2021 with the first change on the board since 2011, when commissioner Greg Young began his firs...

Warmka honored for years of service Commissioner chairs last meeting after 20 years on the board By Kevin Mertens - Staff Writer | Dec 20, 2020 Outgoing Faribault County Commissioner Tom Warmka is greeted by well-wishers creating an arch of flags for him to walk through as he leaves the courthouse. Warmka, an Army veteran, served 20 years on the County Board and was known for his leadership and for taking time to listen to other people’s viewpoints. When Faribault County Board chairman Tom Wa...