BOARDS & COMMITTEES
 
 

Extension Committee

The mission of the St. Louis County Extension Committee is to make a difference by connecting community needs and university resources to address critical issues in St. Louis County. We do this by involving people in improving the quality of life and enhancing the economy and the environment through education and applied research.

The Minnesota State Legislature established County Extension Committees in 1923. The 2002 Minnesota County Extension Law is outlined in Minnesota State Statute 38.33 through 38.38.

 Interested in serving on the committee? Please fill out this application.

2026 Meeting Dates & Locations

(all meetings are held from 9 - 11 am)
January 22 Cotton Community Center Agenda   
Additional handouts
March 12 St. Louis County Depot Agenda Additional handouts
April 23 Camp Esquagama Agenda Additional handouts
June 25 Cotton Community Center Agenda Additional handouts
September 17 Cotton Community Center Agenda Additional handouts
October 22
Virginia Government Services Center,
Yellow Birch Room
 Agenda Additional handouts
November 19 Cotton Community Center Agenda Additional handouts
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Members

St. Louis County Extension Committee:
 
Auditor Nancy Nilsen
Commissioner Keith Nelson
Commissioner Annie Harala
Mark Baumann
Taylour Blakeman
Doug Hoffbauer
Kelsey Miller
Richard Pierce, Vice Chair
Mary Shaw
Jim Takala, Chair
Phyl Wilton
 
Interested in serving on the committee? Please fill out this application.

Roles

The County Extension Committee consists of eleven members, including two members of the County Board, the County Auditor and eight county residents that are appointed by the County Board;  County Extension Committee members serve three-year terms.
The County Extension Committee is responsible for the following duties: 
Program Development and Evaluation:  County Extension Committee meetings are held regularly throughout the year to provide Extension staff with input and recommendations for County Extension work.

Contact

Mary Tennis

Director, St. Louis County Depot and Extension

218-725-5230
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