Wells County Government

08/28/2026

Congratulations to Brooklyn Dockter on your scholarship!

Congratulations to our scholarship awardees!🙌
These 6 outstanding students were selected to receive $2,000 college scholarships and will be honored at the 2026 NDACo Annual Conference held in Bismarck in October. Learn more on our website ➡️ ndaco.org.
The winners and their home counties include:

🌟Brooklyn Dockter - Wells County
🌟Kaeden Krieg - Stark County
🌟Addie Robbins - LaMoure County
🌟Aubrey Rost - Grand Forks County
🌟Claire Weber - Towner County
🌟Ava Zachmann - Golden Valley County

Stark County ND Stark County Sheriff's Office North Dakota Golden Valley County

08/23/2026

The Wells County Auditor’s Office will be closed Wednesday, August 26th. The Auditor will be attending Election training in Bismarck.

If you need to contact the Auditor, you may call 701-341-0600, or e-mail [email protected]

The Auditor’s Office will re-open Thursday, August 27th, at 7:30 AM.

08/23/2026

A special meeting of the Wells County Commission will take place Tuesday, August 25th, at 8:00 AM in the Auditor’s Office in Fessenden. The purpose of this meeting is to evaluate budget requests and analyze cost proposals regarding ’27 salaries and benefits necessary for creating the 2027 WC Budget.

You may access the agenda for this meeting at the following link:

08/17/2026

The Wells County Emergency Manager unveiled new Burn Restrictions for Wells County effective immediately. You may view the Burn Restriction Declaration by clicking on the following link:

08/16/2026

WELLS COUNTY RECORDER POSITION
Are you seeking a rewarding career in public service? Wells County is seeking a full time Recorder to begin duties 1/1/27. Experience preferred in working with the public, office management, meeting deadlines, research, and the use of technology. A letter of application and resume may be delivered to the Wells County Auditor’s Office in the Wells County Courthouse, mailed to Daniel Stutlien, Auditor, 700 Railway St N #37; Fessenden, ND 58438, or e-mailed to [email protected]. Deadline to apply is 1:00 PM Friday, September 11th. Interviews will be held in mid-September. A copy of the Recorder’s Job Description is available at the following link:https://wellscountynd.com/image/cache/Recorder_3.pdf

If you have questions, please feel free to call Daniel Stutlien, WC Auditor, at 701-341-0600. Don't wait, apply today!

07/31/2026

The August meeting of the Wells County Commission will take place Tuesday, August 4th, at 8:00 AM in the KTL Building in Fessenden.

You may access the agenda for this meeting at the following link:

07/07/2026

The Wells County Auditor’s Office will be closed Tuesday, July 7th, through Tuesday, July 21st. The Auditor will be available throughout that time by calling 701-547-3521, or by calling or texting 701-341-0600, or via e-mail at [email protected].

The Auditor’s office will re-open Wednesday, July 22nd, at 7:30 AM.

07/07/2026

The July meeting of the Wells County Commission will take place Tuesday, July 7th, at 8:00 AM in the KTL Building in Fessenden.

You may access the agenda for this meeting at the following link:

07/01/2026

Wells County offices will be closed both Thursday, July 2nd, and Friday, July 3rd, for the Independence Day holiday weekend. Wells County offices will re-open Monday, July 6th, at 7:30 AM. Happy 250th America!

07/01/2026

A Public Zoning Hearing will take place Wednesday, July 15th, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the KTL Meeting Room. This meeting will address changes to Zoning Ordinances as well as to review the Erfle Anhydrous Tank Conditional Use Permit. A regular meeting will be held immediately after the Public Hearing.

Proposed changes to the ordinances are as followed:
• Permit Fee Schedule
Application for building permit for additional square footage
added to taxable property only is proposed as follows:
$0-$100,000 ~ $ 50.00
$100,001/+ ~ $100.00

• Application for Conditional Use Permit:
.10% of the cost of the project with a minimum $500 fee and a
maximum $2,000 unless otherwise stipulated by State Law or
Century Code

• Wind Turbine Ordinance 12.1.3.31 Reverse Setback (to be
removed)
Building permits will not be issued to construct any proposed
habitable structure within 5280 ft. (1 mile) of any existing
turbine (the center of a turbine monopole) or approved
turbine location. The option for a variance is available.

The Erfle Application can be viewed at the following link: