Becker County is soliciting Statements of Qualification from individuals and/or firms for the purpose of providing professional services relating to medical insurance broker services. Becker County's current medical contract expires December 31, 2023. RFQ Details (PDF).

Becker County is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to perform a complete review and rewrite of the County's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. The current Comprehensive plan was drafted in 2003 and the Zoning Ordinance in 1971. The consultant will modernize and eliminate outdated and conflicting regulations and provide a final product that is user-friendly and implements the goals and vision of the Comprehensive Plan. The submission deadline is Thursday, June 15, 2023.  RFP Information (PDF)

The Becker County Highway Department is selling a vehicle and topper via online auction. Live bidding will occur May 25 through May 31, 2023. For detailed information and photos, see the auction pages for 2000 Durango and SPACEKAP Topper.

The US Government announced that the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) will end on May 11, 2023. The end of the PHE is likely to impact many people and it is important to be prepared. For more information, please see Key Messages (PDF) and End of PHE (PDF).

Sunnyside Care Center is seeking requests for proposals from qualified vendors to provide management, consulting, and operational services to the Sunnyside Care Center, Becker County's skilled long term care nursing facility. Submissions are due Monday, May 15, 2023. Request for Proposals (PDF).

With summer severe weather season upon us, the Becker County Sheriff's Office would like to remind residents that they can sign up for severe weather alerts through the CodeRED automated alert system. More information | CodeRED Flyer (PDF).

On March 30, 2023, the Minnesota Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators honored Becker County First Assistant Attorney Braden Sczepanski and Detroit Lakes Police Investigator Phil Vaughn for their work related to an arson prosecution. Read more (PDF).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Board of Appeal and Equalization of the various taxing districts in Becker County, Minnesota will meet at the office of the Township, or City Clerk in said taxing district on the dates as set forth for the purpose of correcting assessments. Meeting Schedule (PDF).

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is extending the REAL ID full enforcement deadline to May 7, 2025. The deadline was previously set for later this year. Beginning May 7, 2025, MN residents will not be able to use their standard driver's license to board domestic flights or enter federal facilities. Read more.

Sunnyside Care Center, owned by Becker County and managed by Ecumen, is currently seeking a candidate to fill a vacant Board member position, effective immediately. Board members serve a two-year term. For more information, please see the public notice (PDF).

Becker County Human Services is looking for Volunteer Drivers to provide transports. Mileage reimbursement at the current rate. Applicants must have a reliable vehicle, valid driver's license and insurance and a cleared medical statement from their physician. If interested, please contact Shannon F. or Christy R. at 218-847-5628.

MN Statute 471.701 SALARY DATA: A city or county with a population of more than 15,000 must annually notify its residents of the positions and base salaries of its three highest-paid employees. This notice may be provided on the home page of the primary Web site maintained by the political subdivision for a period of not less than 90 consecutive days, in a publication of the political subdivision that is distributed to all residents in the political subdivision, or as part of the annual notice of proposed property taxes prepared under section 275.065.

County Sheriff, Todd Glander, $122,224
County Attorney, Brian McDonald, $126,941
County Administrator, Pat Oman, $134,943

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.