Welcome to the Towner County Courthouse & Happy Spring from our Staff!
Towner County is currently in a Fire Emergency and Burn Ban
Towner County is currently in a Fire Emergency and Burn Ban for Extreme and/or a Red Flag Warning Only (this includes a ban on garbage/pit burning, campfires, and burning of farm or crop land). For the North Dakota Rangeland Fire Danger rating, please click on this link -> Burn Ban Restrictions & Fire Danger Maps | ND Response. This ban has been issued from April 6th, 2021 to May 4th, 2021. To view the Fire Declarations and Burn Restrictions, please go to the following link: Towner County Burn Ban Map.
(The penalty for violation of this burn ban is a Class B Misdemeanor (NDCC 37-17.1-10.1: Maximum sentence of 30 days in Jail and a $1,500.00 fine.))
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If you have any questions on burning, please call the fire department in your area:
Cando Fire: Aaron Peyerl (701) 351-0454
Egeland Fire: Jason Moore (701) 741-1806
Bisbee Fire: Paul Johnson (701) 477-4242
Rock Lake Fire: Jordon Stenson (701) 213-5255
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You can also check the Towner County Emergency Management Facebook Page to see the Fire Danger Map. It is posted everyday.
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Thank You!
April 6th, 2021
-Towner County
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Stop and Read Before Entering The County Courthouse:
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COVID-19 Screening for Visitors
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To protect everyone, including staff, we are asking that you help prevent the spread of COVID-19:
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Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms' length) from other people.
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Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands.
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When in Public, wear a cloth face covering over your nose and mouth.
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Do not touch your eyes, nose and mouth.
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Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
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Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
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STAY HOME WHEN YOU ARE SICK, EXCEPT TO GET MEDICAL CARE.
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Social Isolate – Stay Home, Do Not Enter this building.
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KNOW THE SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19:
Cough, Fever, Chills, Muscle Pain, Shortness of Breath or Difficulty Breathing, Sore Throat and New loss of Taste or Smell.
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Symptoms can range from mild to severe illness, and appear 2-14 days
after you are exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19.
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PLEASE SEEK MEDICAL CARE IMMEDIATELY IF SOMEONE HAS EMERGENCY WARNING SIGNS OF COVID-19:
Trouble Breathing, Persistent Pain or Pressure in the Chest, New Confusion,
Inability to Wake or Stay Awake and Bluish Lips or Face.
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County Meetings & Event Calendar
Board of Tax Equalization Meetings
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4/5/21 - 4/20/21
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Location: Towner County Commissioners Meeting Room (Downstairs).
Listing of all meetings is posted under 2021 Board of Equalization above.
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6% Penalty/Interest on 1st Installment of '20 Taxes
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5/1/21
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6% interest and penalty will be added on to the 1st half of your delinquent 2020 property taxes.
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County Commissioners Meeting
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5/4/21 8:00am
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Location: Towner County Commissioners Meeting Room (Downstairs).
MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND ALL MEETINGS.
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Memorial Day - Offices Closed
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5/31/21 8:30am - 5:00pm
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Offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day
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County Commissioners Meeting
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6/1/21 8:00am
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Location: Towner County Commissioners Meeting Room (Downstairs).
MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND ALL MEETINGS.
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9% Penalty/Interest on 1st Installment of '20 Taxes
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6/1/21
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9% interest and penalty will be added on to the 1st half of your delinquent 2020 property taxes.
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Independence Day - Offices Closed
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07/05/21 8:30am - 5:00pm
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Offices will be closed in observance of the Independence Day.
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County Commissioners Meeting
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7/6/21 8:00am
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Location: Towner County Commissioners Meeting Room (Downstairs).
MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND ALL MEETINGS.
