The Becker County Highway Department is selling a 2009 International plow truck and a 1995 Clement Pup trailer via the Auctionblock online auction site. View items.

Becker County EDA is soliciting Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for propery management services within the county. Responses are due by October 31, 2023. The current property management contract expires December 31, 2023. Notice (PDF). RFQ Details (PDF).

The Becker County Board of Commissioners will make two appointments to the Board of Managers of the Cormorant Lakes Watershed District. The appointments are to fill two terms expiring on December 31, 2023. Appointments will be considered at the Board Meeting on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Public Notice (PDF).

The Early Care and Development Foundation of Becker County (ECDF) will be accepting grant applications for new and existing child care providers located in Becker County on September 15th through September 30, 2023. Grants will range between $500-$2500 and are intended to support the growth and retention of child care providers in Becker County. More details (PDF).

Becker County is seeking to identify qualified organizations to respond to the opioid crisis through opioid epidemic response strategies, including prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction. The goal of this approach is to fund projects in Becker County that will have high impact for the communities impacted by the opioid crisis. RFP submittals will be accepted from August 1 through October 1, 2023. RFP Details (PDF).

Becker County Emergency Management is seeking public feedback from residents and businesses as the county's Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) is being updated. Your comments, concerns, and questions regarding natural disasters and potential mitigation actions will be considered during this update process. More information (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).

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.