Pursuant to Resolution of the Becker County Board of Commissioners meeting, March 27th, 2020, a revised Emergency Declaration was adopted relating to its response to COVID 19. The emergency declaration and resulting procedures will be in effect through Friday, April 10th.
Press Release (PDF)  |  Emergency Declaration Resolution (PDF)

The March 27th Press Release in regards to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is available at - Press Release (PDF). For the most current information and updates, please see our Public Health COVID-19 page.

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Becker County Transfer Station & Demolition Landfill will be temporarily reducing the public hours of operations. Read notice (PDF).

On Monday (3/16) the Governor passed Executive Emergency Order 20-04 that places partial closures on certain business involved in food services and public accommodations and amusement. The State Unemployment Insurance program will be used to meet the needs of laid off workers affected by the closures. Read more (PDF). EO 20-04 (PDF).

The Becker County Board of Commissioners will be makig two appointments to the Board of Managers of the Pelican River Watershed District. The appointments are to fill two terms expiring on May 25, 2020. Appointments will be considered at the Board Meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. See the Public Notice (PDF).

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeal and Equalization of the various taxing districts in Becker County will meet for the purpose of correcting the assessments of said taxing district for the year of 2020. Refer to the following notice regarding recommendations due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Assessment Notice 2020 (PDF).

The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free online service for U.S. citizens who are traveling to or living in a foreign country. STEP allows you to enter information about your whereabouts abroad so that the Department of State can better assist you in an emergency. Read more (PDF).

Becker County and Teamsters Local 320 have reached an agreement in terms for the proposed 2020/2021 labor contract, thereby averting a possible employee strike. Press release (PDF).

Seasonal road restrictions will go into effect on all Becker County Highways in accordance with MN Statutes at 12:01 a.m. Friday, March 13, 2020. Restrictions will remain in effect in Becker County until approximately mid to late May as conditions improve. Press Release (PDF)  |  Spring Load Restrictions Map (PDF).

Consider Lakes Transit for your transportation needs in and around our area. For more information, see the Transit page. Also, check out their new commericials, Lakes Transit Friends  & Lakes Transit Youth.

The Presidential Nomination Primary results are tabulated and reported to the State. The unofficial results from the Becker County polls are available on our Election Results page.

The Becker County Board of Commissioners are seeking individuals interested in volunteering to serve on various Becker County Boards or Committees. Please refer to the official notice for a list of vacancies. Public Notice (PDF).

Your reponse matters - the census can help shape many different aspects of your community. Visit the 2020 census website for more information. Becker County has formed a Complete Count Committee to help get the word out and increase community participation.

Board Chair John Okeson gave the annual 'State of the County' address at the December 17, 2019 Board of County Commissioners meeting. Watch video. Read transcript (PDF).

The Becker County Board of Commissioners approved an honorary road designation of CSAH 26 at their August 6, 2019 meeting. An 8.5 mile stretch of CSAH 26 in Becker County between Ponsford and State Hwy 34 will receive an honorary designation in memory of Seabee Force Master Chief James D. Fairbanks, who grew up on the White Earth Reservation in the Village of Ponsford. News release (PDF) | Map.

Local governments, employers and nonprofits are working together to offer Home Ownership for Me (HOMe) Down-payment Loans in Becker County. This program is operated by MMCDC. Program Flyer...  |  MMCDC Website.

Starting July 1, 2014, Becker County will have a 0.5 percent transit sales and use tax. The tax will be administered by the MN Dept. of Revenue and the revenue will be used to fund Becker County road projects (SMART). General notice (PDF).  |  More info.