County Governor of Innlandet

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1. News article13 Oct 2026

   Primary and lower secondary pupils to sit Norwegian and English exams in a secure browser from spring 2027

   • From spring 2027, pupils in compulsory school will take the centrally set Norwegian and English exams in a "secure browser". The County Governor says so.
   • The reason is that artificial intelligence and other aids keep getting better.
   Artificial intelligenceDigitalisationSchool
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2. Press release13 Oct 2026

   Norway and Sweden hold 2,000-person total defence exercise at the border, 20–21 October, with road closures and reduced municipal services

   • "Grenskraft 2026" is the first big exercise where civilians and military from Norway and Sweden train together since Sweden joined NATO. About 2,000 people take part, from the armed forces, emergency services, municipalities and other preparedness groups.
   • It takes place 20 October in Trysil and 21 October at Morokulien in Eidskog, with the exercise area in Eda in Sweden. The Border Rescue Council organises it as part of the 2026 Total Defence Year. The Värmland County Administrative Board leads, with the Dalarna board and the County Governor of Innlandet.
   National defenceNational securityNATO
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3. News article12 Oct 2026

   Norwegian Armed Forces requisition training land in 11 inland municipalities for Exercise Grensekraft, 17–23 October

   • The Armed Forces have decided they can use land in eleven municipalities for «Exercise Grensekraft»: Engerdal, Trysil, Elverum, Løten, Våler, Åsnes, Grue, Kongsvinger, Eidskog, Sør-Odal and Nord-Odal.
   • The exercise takes place 17–23 October. People affected can contact the sender for more information.
   National defencePreparedness
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4. News article12 Oct 2026

   Armed forces requisition training land in Rendalen and Åmot for «Exercise Grevling»

   • The armed forces are using land in Rendalen and Åmot municipalities for an exercise called «Exercise Grevling».
   • The exercise runs from 26 October to 6 November.
   National defence
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5. News article9 Oct 2026

   Several of 14 objections to the Mjøssykehuset zoning plan resolved; adoption expected around New Year

   • The plan for the new Mjøssykehuset hospital got 14 objections (formal protests) from state and regional authorities. Several are now resolved, and the parties think the rest can be solved soon.
   • The objections were mostly about safety, traffic and emergency readiness: flood-safe roads to the hospital, safe travel for walkers and cyclists, quick clay (unstable soil), access for everyone, and safe railway crossings. Nature, climate, children's interests and parking were also raised.
   HospitalPlan and areaPreparedness
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6. Analysis7 Oct 2026

   2027 state budget gives Innlandet municipalities 4.8% growth in free income, but tighter top-up funding could hurt

   • Municipalities in Innlandet get 4.8% more in free income in 2027 (money they can spend as they choose). The national average is 4.9%. 13 of the 46 municipalities in the county get the average or more.
   • The municipal sector gets NOK 3.2 billion more in free income: NOK 2.6 billion to municipalities and NOK 0.6 billion to counties. Counties also keep NOK 450 million from this year. After covering higher costs from demographic change (NOK 2.2 billion), only NOK 0.5 billion is left to spend freely, of which NOK 0.4 billion goes to municipalities.
   Elder careHousing politicsMunicipalities
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7. Call for applications5 Oct 2026

   3 November professional day trains practitioners to support veterans and their families

   • The event is on 3 November at the Armed Forces Museum at Akershus Fortress in Oslo. There are few places, so people must register.
   • The goal is for participants to understand who veterans and their families are, what they can contribute, and how support services can help when needed.
   FamilyMental healthNational defence
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8. News article2 Oct 2026

   North Østerdalen municipalities and the County Governor of Innlandet discuss protection, food preparedness and cooperation

   • The six North Østerdalen municipalities and the County Governor of Innlandet met at Storeggen farm. They wanted to share experiences and work together better. Regional council leader Bjørnar T. Jordet wanted dialogue as a counterweight to polarisation (people splitting into opposing camps).
   • Use and protection: Folldal mayor Kristin Langtjernet asked if municipalities with a lot of protected land should be compensated, since protection limits their development. She also mentioned wild reindeer management, different farm sizes and demanding nature mapping.
   AgricultureMunicipalitiesPlan and area
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9. Guideline25 Sept 2026

   Norwegians can check and dispute religious community membership via Brønnøysund Register Centre and the County Governor

   • You can log in to the Brønnøysund Register Centre website and see which religious or life-stance organisations have you listed as a member.
   • If you never joined, you can complain to the County Governor. Include the organisation's name and ID number. The Governor will investigate and can penalise the organisation if it made an error.
   Faith and beliefPublic administration
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10. News article21 Sept 2026

    Princess Astrid Mrs. Ferner died on 11 September 2026 at the age of 94

    • Princess Astrid, one of King Harald's older sisters, died on Friday 11 September 2026. She was 94 years old.
    • All government buildings flew their flags at half-mast on the day she died. On the day of the funeral, flags go back up to the top of the flagpole at 14:00, after the funeral service ends.
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