All the County Commissioners serve on the Zoning and Emergency Management Boards for Miner County.
Chair: Joe Bechen
44053 227th St
Winfred, SD 57076
email: Joe.Bechen@minercountysd.org
Joe Bechen was appointed to the Miner County Commission on November 16, 2021, filling the vacancy left on the board due to the resignation of former Commissioner Roger Wentland. Joe serves on the Courthouse, Highway, Farm, First District and 4-H Promotion & Expansion Boards.
Vice-Chair: Kathy Faber
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PO Box 66
Carthage, SD 57323
(605) 579-0322
email: Kathy.Faber@minercountysd.org
Kathy was appointed as Miner County Commissioner on January 1, 2021. She currently serves on the Weed and Ambulance Boards.
Commissioner: Mike Clary
PO Box 101
Howard, SD 57349
email: Mike.Clary@minercountysd.org
Mike started his term as a Miner County Commissioner on January 1st, 2023. Mike serves on the Highway, Dispatch/Law Enforcement and Juvenile Detention Boards.
Commissioner: Kari Jo Carlson
23963 436th Ave
Canova, SD 57321
email: KariJo.Carlson@minercountysd.org
Kari Jo started her term as a Miner County Commissioner on January 1st, 2025. Kari Jo serves on the Weed, Legislative Representative and 4-H Promotion & Expansion Boards.
Commissioner: Alex Protsch
PO Box 562
Howard, SD 57349
(605) 772-2261
email: Alex.Protsch@minercountysd.org
Alex was appointed as a Miner County Commissioner on April 29th, 2013, filling the vacancy left on the board due to the resignation of former Chairman Heath Thompson. Alex currently serves on the Farm and Courthouse Boards.
Contact Info
Mailing Address:
Miner County Commissioners
PO Box 86
Howard, SD 57349
Phone: (605) 772-4671
Fax: (605) 772-4203
Email: minerauditor@minercountysd.org
Physical Address:
Miner County Courthouse
Park Ave. & Main St
401 N. Main St.
Howard, SD 57349
(Courthouse Basement)