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Big River development is fast underway
MONTICELLO — Along Chelsea Road on the east side of town, construction is now underway at the Big River development, which aims to open nearly a dozen new restaurants and businesses. Big River developers are in the process of executing this multi-phase project, currently in Phase I, taking advantage of about 10 acres of prime, formerly undeveloped land running alongside Interstate 94, with high visibility and excellent access. The first...
MontiPalooza to rock city for second year
MONTICELLO — Nordic Brewpub’s 2024 season of outdoor concerts will conclude next weekend with one of its most anticipated events of the year, MontiPalooza, an all-day music festival paying homage to some of the top alternative-rock bands of the 1990s. The second annual MontiPalooza will again bring seven different ’90s rock tribute bands together on one stage in a fundraiser primarily for the Monticello Help Center. “Sometimes you go to...
Zebra mussels confirmed in Ann Lake in Sherburne County
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reported last week it has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Ann Lake, near Orrock in Sherburne County. Following up on an earlier unconfirmed report of zebra mussels in Ann Lake, the Sherburne County Soil and Water Conservation District and a volunteer, in partnership with the DNR, collected water samples from the lake on two different days. The samples showed high counts of zebra mussel larvae, called veligers. The presence of veligers indicates zebra mussel reproduction in the...
Sherburne board sets preliminary levy at $62.7M
A preliminary 2025 property tax levy of $62,765,982 has been set by the Sherburne County Board of Commissioners in a unanimous vote on Sept. 17. That is a 3.99% increase over 2024. The final levy will be adopted in December. It can be lower, but not higher, than the preliminary levy. Before the county board sets the final levy, a public meeting about the proposed 2025 budget will be held at 6 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Sherburne County Government Center, 13880 Business Center Drive...
Corcoran hears Hope Meadows updates
The Corcoran City Council voted to approve Hope Community Development’s request for a land use application for the northwest corner of County Road 116 and County Road 30 at its Sept. 12 meeting. Hope Community Church and its partners purchased the land over 20 years ago with a vision to create a community with housing, healthcare, senior living, and of course the church, along with other buildings and resources. The...
Friends of Sherburne proclaim amphitheater complete
The Friends of Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge have announced the completion of a new amphitheater at the Oak Savanna Learning Center at the refuge. The public is invited to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:15 a.m. during the Wildlife Festival on Saturday, Sept. 28. The amphitheater will be a place to host nature-related public events, provide an education space for school groups, and jumpstart collaborative events with other nature-focused community organizations. ...
Maple Grove's Oktoberfest offers family-friendly fall fun
Maple Grove Parks and Recreation & OMNI Brewing Co. invite the community to Maple Grove’s Oktoberfest (formerly Harvestober Fest). This is a free event for all ages and will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28, from noon to 7 p.m. at Central Park of Maple Grove, 12000 Central Park Way. Bring friends, families, and neighbors for a guaranteed fun time. Experience Maple Grove is sponsoring this event. Highlights at the event include: live music by Chuck Skajewski (variety) and Rod Cerar (4-piece polka band), food trucks, a vendor show of local craft and food vendors, craft beers, axe throwing, petting zoo, face painting, yard games and more. Visit maplegrovemn.gov/events for more information. Follow the event on Facebook and Instagram @MapleGroveParksandRecreation
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