The city of Medina is looking into use of federal CARES Act funds for installation of a gate with a code entry system to limit access to the city brush pile to only Medina and Loretto residents.
Susan Van Cleaf
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At its Oct. 12 meeting, the Osseo City Council received an update on the city’s state of emergency related to COVID-19.
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Nelson International has aroused concerns of neighbors over its plans to locate a 34,088-square-foot facility for sales and servicing of semi-trucks and trailers at 10409 County Road 101 in northeast Corcoran.
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Eagle Brook Church has attempted since April to find a home in Corcoran for its west metro campus. Corcoran City Council actions on Sept. 24 left EBC leadership in a state of uncertainty.
Citing concerns about uncertain economic times, the Rockford City Council has set the city’s 2021 preliminary property tax levy at $1,736,208, an increase of $34,308 (1.98%) over the final property tax levy for 2020.
At its recent meeting, the Albertville City Council approved its 2021 preliminary budget and property tax levy. The city is proposing a slight increase from its adopted 2020 budget.
The Medina City Council, Tuesday, Sept. 15, approved a request from the Long Lake Fire Department to replace its 17-year-old extrication tool with a tool employing modern technology.
At its Monday, Oct. 5, meeting, the Maple Grove City Council recognized the retirements of five firefighters. These firefighters have a combined 126 years of experience.
The St. Michael City Council made decisions related to pandemic-incurred expenses at its Sept. 22 meeting. The council approved awards for its CARES Small Business Grant Program, along with reimbursement for city expenses related to COVID-19.
The Osseo City Council discussed what to do with repairs to the sidewalk along Central Avenue in front of Steeple Pointe at its Sept. 28 meeting. The sidewalk pavers are deteriorating and are in poor condition.
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The city of Rockford has named Tom Lemmage as the community’s 2019 Volunteer of the Year.
After about 20 years of planning and discussion, the Mississippi Crossings project in Champlin is officially – and finally -- a go.
At its recent meeting, the Maple Grove City Council recognized the retirements of two city employees.
At its Monday, Sept. 21, meeting, the Maple Grove City Council proclaimed Sept. 28 to Oct. 4 as Light the Night for fallen Maple Grove Firefighter Michael Paidar. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation annual memorial takes place the first week in October every year, which honors the se…
A convalescent and memory care, hospice and high acuity medical care facility in Champlin took another step to reality at Monday night’s meeting of the Planning Commission.
The Rockford City Council, Tuesday, Sept. 8, decided not to hold a special election to fill the council seat recently occupied by Ted Hill. Instead, the city will request citizens to express interest in the job and then go through an interview process.
At its Sept. 8 meeting, the Dayton City Council approved its 2021 proposed general fund budget.
Medina Finance Director Erin Barnhart is not expecting any overall shortfall in the city’s 2021 General Fund budget – despite curve balls the COVID-19 pandemic has thrown at the local economy.
At its Sept. 8 meeting, the Maple Grove City Council adopted the 2021 proposed General Fund Budget, the proposed Road Reconstruction Fund Budget, the proposed General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan Budget, set a proposed tax levy for 2021 and set a budget hearing for Dec. 7, at 7:30 p.m.
The Osseo City Council approved its 2021 preliminary budget and tax levy at its Monday, Sept. 14, meeting after some discussion on if the budget should be lowered.
The St. Michael City Council discussed its Small Business Grant program at its Sept. 8 meeting. The council will continue discussions.
At its Sept. 1 meeting, the Hanover City Council adopted the 2021 preliminary budget and levy.
At its Monday, Sept. 8, meeting, the Maple Grove City Council recognized long-time head of the Maple Grove Community Organization. Deb Syhre has been the organization’s president for the last 18 years, which includes running Maple Grove Days.
The Medina Police Department has canceled the city’s Night to Unite observances that were planned for Oct. 6.
The Albertville City Council considered hiring someone for the open city clerk position at its recent meeting.
The landscape near Lions Park in Corcoran is changing, and more change might be on the way.
The Rogers City Council on Aug. 25 discussed, but took no action on a concept plan from Rachel Development for a mixed residential complex on a 14.78-acre vacant parcel on 137th Avenue, behind Culver’s and other businesses that front Northdale Boulevard
The Rogers City Council on Aug. 25 approved two variances, a site plan and a preliminary plat for Enclave Development.
The COVID pandemic has resulted in the city of Rogers considering improvements at nine buildings.
Bridget Bruska, assistant finance director in Rogers, has been promoted to finance director, effective Sept. 8. She will replace Lisa Herbert, who is retiring.
The city of Dayton has completed the draft of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, the long-term guide for future growth and development of the city.
The Dayton City Council talked in more detail about creating a small business grant program that would CARES Act funds to help out businesses in the city struggling because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
At its Aug. 24 meeting, the Osseo City Council approved ratifying the Osseo Fire Department Relief Association bylaws.
“It hurts,” said Rockford City Councilor Rick Martinson, as he moved that the City Council cancel Rocktoberfest, the annual fall music festival that usually hosts free concerts from four popular bands.
At its Aug. 25 meeting, the St. Michael City Council approved the sale of city-owned property.
The Corcoran Police Department, Thursday, Aug. 13, got the go ahead from the Corcoran City Council to purchase body worn cameras for its officers and cameras for its squad cars – a $109,260 project.
The Medina City Council, Tuesday, Aug. 18, granted preliminary approvals for the 125-unit Meadow View Townhomes, proposed for a site north of Highway 55, south of Meander Road and west of County Road 116.
Rogers needs a new fire truck, according to Fire Chief Brad Feist. But the $823,924 cost of a 2021 Pierce Top Mount Pumper proved to be a stumbling block Aug. 12 for all five members of the Rogers City Council.
A new senior housing development is another step closer in Maple Grove. At its Monday, Aug. 17, meeting, the Maple Grove City Council approved a development stage plan for the Village Arbor Lakes Senior Housing proposal.
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The Rockford City Council, Tuesday, Aug. 12, learned that the long awaited installation of new playground equipment at Riverside Park is about to happen.
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