Operating Rules and Guidlines for Board of Commissioners

Meetings

• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Tuesday of each month
• 415 Jefferson Street S
  Courthouse Board Room
  Wadena, MN 56482

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes 

Members

• Sheldon Monson, District 1
• Jim Hofer, District 2
• Bill Stearns, District 3/Chairman
• Charles Horsager, District 4/Vice Chairman
• Jon Kangas, District 5

Contact information for Commissioners

DISTR​ICT 1

SHELDON MONSON
12937 COUNTY ROAD 100
WADENA, MN 56482
WIFE-SHARIN
218-640-3278
Email: Sheldon.monson@co.wadena.mn.us

DISTRICT 2

JIM HOFER 
104 MINI DRIVE
STAPLES, MN 56479
WIFE- MARY JO
218-894-1152
Email: Jim.Hofer@co.wadena.mn.us

DISTRICT 3

BILL STEARNS
1215 6TH ST SW
WADENA, MN 56482
WIFE- AUDREY
218-631-2351 (Home)
218-631-2999 (Work)
Email: Bill.stearns.@co.wadena.mn.us

DISTRICT 4

CHARLES  HORSAGER
26345 151st Ave
Sebeka, MN  56477
WIFE - CAROL
218-639-4225
Email:  chuck.horsager@co.wadena.mn.us 

DISTRICT 5

JON KANGAS
13142 378th ST
MENAHGA, MN. 56464
218-255-1952 
Email:  jon.kangas@co.wadena.mn.us

Responsibilities

The Board of Commissioners have the responsibility of overseeing the management of the County's finances and resources.  
 

Elections

Elections are held every 4 years in conjunction with federal and state elections.