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Emergency Alert 07-17-2026: THIS IS ONLY INFORMATIONAL - NOT A TRUE EMERGENT ALERT. CANDIDATE FILING IS OPEN UNTIL 5PM ON JULY 28TH, 2026. CONTACT CITY HALL TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO FILE. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: THE ELECTIONS SECTION OF OUR WEBSITES GOVERNMENT PAGE.
Notice 07-17-2026 : Reminder to be aware of wasps this time of year as they get very aggressive. There have been reports of them at the boat landing, public works is doing what they can but there is no nest, it seems they are gathering to make their nests. Please be cautious.

CITY COUNCIL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

LAST DAY TO GET YOUR APPLICATIONS IN FOR THE VACANT COUNCIL SEAT - DEADLINE 3PM TODAY.  IF YOU ARE EMAILING YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE HAVE IT SENT BY 3PM TODAY.

 

CITY OF BACKUS

CITY COUNCIL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

 

  • The City of Backus is accepting applications from individuals interested in being appointed to fill a temporary position on the Backus City Council.
  • To be eligible, a person must be a United States citizen, a resident of the City for at least 30 days and at least 21 years old.
  • The individual appointed will serve until the Special Election which is November of 2026.
  • The Council is not obligated to appoint any candidate previously defeated in an election for the office. (MN Const. Article VII subd 6.)
  • To obtain an application, please visit City Hall at 112 King Street South, email [email protected] or call (218) 947-3221. Applications can also be found on the city website in the community section under Forms, Licenses & permits. Or by clicking on this link: Council Vacancy Application
  • Applications are due by 3pm on Friday, February 20th, 2026.

** THE COUNCIL PLANS TO APPOINT A COUNCIL MEMBER AT THE REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 2ND, 2026 AT 6:30PM AT THE BACKUS CITY HALL. ATTENDANCE WILL BE NEEDED. **