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County hires new assessor

Rock County will have a new assessor after almost three months of sharing one with Nobles County.

Tom Houselog, Pipestone, has left the same position in Pipestone County. Houselog started to familiarize himself with the office Tuesday.

County Administrator Kyle Oldre said, "He comes to us with 25 years assessing experience. He brings a lot of talents and abilities to the office and he'll do a great job for the county."

Houselog's first official day on the job is Jan. 2, with a salary of $44,268. The assessor's duties include evaluating properties to help determine taxes on them.

He replaces Bob Meester, whose contract was not renewed three months ago.

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