# Planned developments in Cass County, MN

Boardwalk found 190+ planned projects in Cass County, MN in public filings from the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure and residential. The latest is on the Backus City Council agenda for Oct 5, 2026.

Data as of Oct 11, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/cass/

## Cass County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 190+ |
| New in the last 30 days | 9 |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Oct 5, 2026, Backus City Council |
| Sources we check | 3 |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## What's planned in Cass County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 75 | 39% |
| Residential | 47 | 24% |
| Development decisions | 23 | 12% |
| Public and institutional | 23 | 12% |
| Commercial | 20 | 10% |
| Agricultural | 2 | 1% |
| Industrial | 1 | 1% |
| Mixed use | 1 | 1% |

## Recent projects in Cass County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turf Runway Project Improvement | Backus, MN | Not stated | Airports | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Workforce Housing Site Subdivision | Walker, MN | Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity | Residential | Not stated in filing | Approved | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Restaurant Renovation and ADA Upgrades | Lake Shore, MN | Zorbaz on Gull Lake Real Estate, Inc. | Restaurants | 2.84 acres | Approved | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Streetscapes Improvements Project Infrastructure Upgrades | Hackensack, MN | Not stated | Transportation | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Water Tower Design Infrastructure Project | Backus, MN | Not stated | Water tanks and reservoirs | Not stated in filing | In design | Aug 3, 2026 |
| $103,290 Bridge 11504 Engineering Services Contract | Cass County, MN | Tri-N Propane | Bridges | Not stated in filing | Approved | Jul 21, 2026 |
| $3.88M Highway Maintenance Facility Renovation Program | Cass County, MN | Not stated | Government buildings | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Jun 2, 2026 |
| 7,245-Sq-Ft Retail Liquor Store | Walker, MN | Miner's Inc | Stores and shopping centers | 4.62 acres | Seeking approval | May 18, 2026 |
| 49-Unit Seasonal RV Park on 99 Acres | Cass County, MN | LJAMZ Entertainment LLC | Campgrounds and RV parks | 98.7 acres | Approved | Mar 9, 2026 |
| 79-Unit Residential Development on 115 Acres | Cass County, MN | US-Barefoot Bay, LLC | Residential | 79 units · 115 acres | Approved | Mar 9, 2026 |
| 1-Unit Residential Development on 4.37 Acres | Lake Shore, MN | SusanJean Properties | Single-family | 1 home · 4.37 acres | Recommended | Mar 9, 2026 |

Showing 11 of 190+ projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Cass County

- [Walker, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/walker/) · 63 projects
- [Lake Shore, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/lake-shore/) · 31 projects
- Backus, MN · 16 projects
- Hackensack, MN · 13 projects
- Cass Lake, MN · 5 projects
- Pillager, MN · 5 projects
- Pine River, MN · 5 projects
- Federal Dam, MN · 3 projects
- Chickamaw Beach, MN · Checked, no projects in 12 months
- East Gull Lake, MN · Checked, no projects in 12 months
- Longville, MN · Checked, no projects in 12 months
- Remer, MN · Checked, no projects in 12 months

## Nearby places

- [Hubbard County, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/hubbard/) · 200+ projects
- [Itasca County, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/itasca/) · 140+ projects
- [Crow Wing County, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/crow-wing/) · 510+ projects
- [Wadena County, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/wadena/) · 76 projects
- [Aitkin County, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/aitkin/) · 52 projects
- [Clearwater County, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/clearwater/) · 30 projects

All places in Minnesota: [Minnesota](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/)

## Questions about Cass County

### What's planned in Cass County, MN?

Boardwalk found 190+ planned projects in Cass County, MN in the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure and residential. The latest is on the Backus City Council agenda for Oct 5, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Cass County projects come from public meeting records, such as Backus City Council agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Cass County's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 10, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 11, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Cass County, MN", boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/cass/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count