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Minnesotans scramble to book last-minute campsites Memorial Day Weekend
MAPLE PLAIN, Minn. — Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer and thousands of Minnesotans will spend the long weekend experiencing the great outdoors. "We are right here in the campground office," said Jessie Montgomery with Three Rivers Park District.The Baker Campground in Maple Plain is gearing up for a particularly busy Memorial Day Weekend. "This is our first weekend where we have a full house," said Montgomery. "It's a Northwoods experience while still having amenities nearby."And it's not only this weekend. Many of the nearby sites are nearly booked solid for much of the summer season, according...
Upcoming Public Hearing on Sober Living Home Proposal in Waconia
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Waconia presents inaugural ‘Stewardship Award’
Roxanne “Roxy” Hilfers is the first ever Waconia Stewardship Award recipient. The city of Waconia began the annual award this year to recognize an individual or group who has dedicated a significant amount of their time and talent to give back to our community. Hilfers was selected from several nominations and presented the award at the May 6 Waconia City Council meeting. “Roxanne has been a staple in the community...
Construction forces summer music series to move
Construction is fully underway on the next phase of downtown infrastructure improvements which includes Main Street from Olive to Spruce streets and one block sections of Elm, Pine, and Spruce. Earlier this month, the contractor finished removing the street pavement, curb and gutter, sidewalks, and driveways on project Stage 1 east of Elm and around City Square Park. Sanitary sewer and watermain construction also began on Main Street. With the...
State will expand social districts to Stillwater and Shakopee in 2025
SHAKOPEE, Minn. — Months after downtown Anoka started letting visitors carry sip alcohol and stroll outside sidewalks — and into selected businesses — the social district concept is set to expand to two more cities. The Minnesota legislature has approved an expansion of the the social district...
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