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The Rainy River watershed is overflowing from Lake Vermilion to Lake of the Woods, with flood records possible.

Fund expenditures still must be accounted for, and there are stipulations on what the money can be spent on. For example, funds could not (and still cannot) be spent on installing new city utility systems, budgetary items or to lower property taxes.

County engineer Darin Fellbaum said the assistant county engineer position would help fill two positions with one person based on his skills. A senior technician position, which includes working on bridge inspections, would not be filled since Maule can receive his bridge inspection certificate in about two years.

The current mail room is in the employee break area. The new space will adjoin with the auditor-treasurer’s office, who work with the mail especially during elections. The project will cost about $20,000; it is unclear if the cost includes labor.

Along with area counties, county engineer Darin Fellbaum proposed renewing the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST). The half-cent tax funds road and bridge projects. The current tax is in place through 2025.