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Graceville City Council Meets Monthly: Agendas & Minutes Available
The Graceville City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the City Hall. Agendas for upcoming meetings will be posted on the website prior to the meeting. Minutes from past meetings are also available for review.
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Browns Valley City Council Meetings: Mark Your Calendars!
City Council meetings are typically held on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Agendas and minutes are posted on the city website prior to and after the meetings, respectively.
Graceville City Council Meets Monthly: Agendas & Minutes Available
The Graceville City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the City Hall. Agendas for upcoming meetings will be posted on the website prior to the meeting. Minutes from past meetings are also available for review.
Recycling and Waste
Recycling and Waste | Beltrami County This website uses cookies to enhance usability and provide you with a more personal experience. By using this website, you agree to our use of cookies as explained in our Privacy Policy. Agree Beltrami County Recycling and Waste Section Menu Bemidji Transfer Station Blackduck Transfer Station Demolition Landfill Remote Transfer Sites Locations & Hours Map Commercial Residential Licensed Commercial Haulers Recycling Organics/Composting Contact Us Public Works Department Recycling & Waste Division 751 Industrial Park Dr SE Bemidji, MN 56601 Operations: 218-333-8187 Billing: 218-333-8105 Email Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Mon-Fri
Dept. Head/Work Session
Dept. Head/Work Session When: Friday, October 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM
County Board Meeting
County Board Meeting When: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM
City Council Meeting Scheduled for April 16th
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Regular City Council Meeting of the City of Browns Valley will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers, City Hall. The agenda will be posted on the City’s website prior to the meeting. All interested parties are welcome to attend.
Staff in Training
Staff in Training When: Friday, October 2, 2026 at 8:30 AM to Friday, October 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM
CVSO in Meeting
CVSO in Meeting When: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM to Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM Page content: - VSO Schedule - Clearwater County, MN Skip to main content Search Air Quality: Search CVSO in Meeting When: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM to Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Free Job Seeker Workshop at Browns Valley Library This Friday
Job Seeker Workshop: Friday, November 17th at 1:00 PM. Learn resume writing and interview skills.
Join the Browns Valley Library Book Club This Month
Book Club: First Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Community Room.
Weekly Story Time at Browns Valley Library for Kids
Story Time: Every Wednesday at 10:30 AM in the Children's Section.
CVSO in a Meeting
CVSO in a Meeting When: Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 8:30 AM to Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Planning Commission to Meet October 20th to Discuss Development
CITY OF BROWNS VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Browns Valley, Minnesota, will hold a meeting on the 20th day of October, 2023, at 6:00 PM, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 North Jefferson Street, Browns Valley, MN. AGENDA WILL INCLUDE: 1. Call to Order 2. Review of Site Plan Application - New Retail Development 3. Discussion of Zoning Ordinance Amendments 4. Public Comments 5. Adjournment
Staff in Training 1-230PM
Staff in Training 1-230PM Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM to Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 2:30 PM
ADA Accommodation
ADA Accommodations Skip to main content Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations The Minnesota Judicial Branch is committed to providing all people with equal access to the courts. To this end, the Judicial Branch strives to make reasonable accommodations for court users with disabilities consistent with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Minnesota State Statute 363A.11. Overview If you have a disability and anticipate needing an accommodation, please complete the ADA Accommodation Request Form. Jurors: If you are a juror and have a disability and anticipate needing an accommodation, please complete the Juror Accommodation Request Form. It is recommended that you submit your completed request form at least 10 business days prior to the date you need your accommodation. All requests for accommodation will be given due consideration and, if necessary, may require an interactive process between the requester and the court to determine the best course of action. If you believe you have been excluded from participating in, or denied benefits of, any court program or activity because of a disability, you may submit an ADA Grievance form to the ADA Coordinator. For more information on the process, please visit the ADA Grievance Procedure link on this page. To Top Need help? Need Help? Self-Help Centers Self-Help Centers can help you find helpful information, services, and resources about your legal problem if you are not represented by a lawyer. Self-Help Centers Conciliation Court Virtual Assistant Get Legal Help Find a Lawyer State Law Library Room G25Minnesota Judicial Center25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.St. Paul, MN 55155 mn.gov/law-library
File a Case
File A Case Skip to main content File a Case File a Case in District Court Most cases begin in Minnesota’s district courts. District courts are located in each of the state's 87 counties and are divided among 10 judicial districts for administration purposes. File using paper Unless required to use the eFile and eServe (eFS) System as described below, court users can file paper documents and court forms at the courthouse by going to the courthouse or by mailing their filings to the courthouse. You can find the addresses to the courthouses on our Find Courts page. Guide & File Minnesota Guide & File is an electronic tool that helps you create court forms in certain types of cases. In most situations, you can then file your forms electronically (eFile) through Guide & File or print and file on paper. eFiling eFiling is the process of submitting court filings electronically. To use eFiling, you must have completed documents saved as PDF’s on your computer. If you do not yet have completed documents saved on your computer, please review the Help Topics for links to forms and other information about your case type. Attorney, government agencies, or guardians ad litem, are mandatory eFilers and are required to use eFiling to file documents. Filers who have eFiled into a case before must continue to use eFiling to file documents into that case. Follow the link below to: Learn about filing a case in district court Find instructions and eFiling resources Electronically file and serve court documents (for applicable filers) Contact the eFile Support Center eFile a Case in District (Trial) Court File a Case in Supreme Court or Court of Appeals The Minnesota Court of Appeals provides the citizens of Minnesota with prompt and deliberate review of all final decisions of the trial courts, state agencies and local governments. As the error-correcting court, the Court of Appeals handles most appeals, which allows the Minnesota Supreme Court to spend time resolving difficult constitutional and public policy cases. The Minnesota Supreme Court receives cases from the Court of Appeals on petitions for review or accelerated review. In addition, several types of cases bypass the Court of Appeals and go directly to the Supreme Court including appeals of murder cases in the first degree and cases coming from the Tax Court and Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals Help Topics provide information on:Filing an appeal in a civil case; and Filing an appeal in a criminal case. The Clerk of Appellate Courts office receives the case filings for both the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.The Clerk of Appellate Courts provides:Appellate Forms Access to the Minnesota Appellate E-Filing Application (E-MACS), which allows users to electronically file documents with the Clerk of Appellate Courts in cases pending before the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court. Contact information for assistance for self-represented litigants To go directly to E-MACS, please use the button below. Access E-MACS To Top Need help? Need Help? Self-Help Centers Self-Help Centers can help you find helpful information, services, and resources about your legal problem if you are not represented by a lawyer. Self-Help Centers Conciliation Court Virtual Assistant Get Legal Help Find a Lawyer State Law Library Room G25Minnesota Judicial Center25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.St. Paul, MN 55155 mn.gov/law-library
Forms & Instructions
Forms & Instructions Skip to main content Forms & Instructions If you need help accessing the forms due to a disability, please visit the Minnesota Judicial Branch Americans with Disabilities Act Accommodation page. Please go to the Help Topics Homepage to learn more about what forms you may need and find other resources related to many of the topics listed below.Use Minnesota Guide & File to create forms in certain case types. For more information, visit our Guide & File Help Topic. Self-Help Centers Help Topics - A to Z Court Forms Information Court Forms Categories: Adoption Appeals Bankruptcy Child Custody / Parenting Time Child Protection Child Support Civil Commitment Conciliation / Small Claims Court Confidential Information Contempt of Court Criminal Criminal Expungement Divorce / Dissolution Domestic Abuse Family Fee Waiver Firearms Guardianship / Conservatorship Harassment Housing / Landlord-Tenant Judgment Enforcement Juvenile Delinquency Motor Vehicles Name Change Other Parental Notification Paternity Probate Protective Orders Seizures, Forfeitures, and Impoundments Service of Process Spousal Support Subpoena Traffic To Top Need help? Sign up for updates Need Help? Self-Help Centers Self-Help Centers can help you find helpful information, services, and resources about your legal problem if you are not represented by a lawyer. Self-Help Centers Conciliation Court Virtual Assistant Get Legal Help Find a Lawyer State Law Library Room G25Minnesota Judicial Center25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.St. Paul, MN 55155 mn.gov/law-library Conciliation Court Chat Minnesota Conciliation Court (Small Claims Court)AI-Assistance Tool
Browns Valley Announces Current Mayor and City Council Members
Mayor & Council Mayor: Kelly M. R. Menzel Term Expires 12/31/2026 Council Members: Wayne Kelly Term Expires 12/31/2024 Chris Miller Term Expires 12/31/2024 Tim Rausch Term Expires 12/31/2026 Scott Reiffenberger Term Expires 12/31/2026
Browns Valley Unveils New and Improved City Website
The City of Browns Valley is excited to announce the launch of our new and improved website! Our goal in developing this new site was to provide our residents with a more user-friendly experience, making it easier to find the information and forms you need. We've worked to streamline navigation and enhance accessibility, ensuring that whether you're looking for city services, community news, or important documents, you can find it quickly and efficiently. We believe this new platform will serve as a valuable resource for everyone in our community. We encourage you to explore the site and discover all the new features.
Browns Valley Utilities Commission Schedules Monthly Meeting
Utilities Commission Meetings are held the third Monday of each month.Meetings are held at the Browns Valley City Hall @ 6:00 p.m.
Graceville City Council Meets Monthly: Agendas & Minutes Available
The Graceville City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the City Hall. Agendas for upcoming meetings will be posted on the website prior to the meeting. Minutes from past meetings are also available for review.
Graceville City Council Invites Public to Monthly Meetings
City Council Meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7:00pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. If you have an item you wish to discuss with the City Council, please contact the City Clerk at (320) 677-2270 by the Wednesday prior to the meeting. All items must be in writing. If you wish to be on the agenda, please submit your request to the City Clerk by 4:00pm on the Wednesday before the City Council Meeting. Mayor Bruce Johnson Council Members Council Member Brian Leuthold Council Member Mike Taffe Council Member Bob Taffe Council Member Dan Recker
Special Meeting Notice
Special Meeting Notice Public Notices Notice of Special Meeting of the Beltrami County Board of Commissioners In accordance with MN open Meeting Law and MN Statute Section 13D.04, notice is hereby given of a Special Meeting of the County Commissioners as follows: Tuesday October 6, 2026 at 2:00 pmat 815 Pioneer St SE Bemidji, MN 56601 The purpose of the meeting is for the County Board to tour the New Beltrami County Jail, which is currently under construction. Agenda: Tour the County Jail Questions about this meeting may be directed to County Administrator Tom Barry at 218-333-8478 Dated: September 10, 2026 Notice was published by: Notification of news mediaPosting on County websiteEmail to any person who has filed a written request for notice of meetings
Special Meeting Notice
Notice of Special Meeting of the Beltrami County Board of Commissioners In accordance with MN open Meeting Law and MN Statute Section 13D.04, notice is hereby given of a Special Meeting of the County Commissioners as follows: Tuesday October 6, 2026 at 2:00 pmat 815 Pioneer St SE Bemidji, MN 56601 The purpose of the meeting is for the County Board to tour the New Beltrami County Jail, which is currently under construction. Agenda: Tour the County Jail Questions about this meeting may be directed to County Administrator Tom Barry at 218-333-8478 Dated: September 10, 2026 Notice was published by: Notification of news media Posting on County website Email to any person who has filed a written request for notice of meetings
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