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Waconia council appoints Coleman to vacant seat
Jacob Coleman has been appointed to fill the council seat vacated by Steve Yetzer at the end of June. Coleman, state director for the policy group Americans for Prosperity and a former Chanhassen firefighter, was selected following interviews July 10 among 10 applicants for the position. He was sworn in at the July 15 city council meeting. Coleman said he was motivated to public service through his work and as...
Unicorn and Llama Races Coming To Minnesota Track In August
We've all heard of horses, dogs and even turtles racing around a track. However, Canterbury Park in Shakopee is going to run a race with an animal you've probably never seen before... a unicorn!. The horse racing track just over an hour from St. Cloud is hosting a Family Day...
Road work underway across region
Like clockwork every summer, Minnesota cities rush to repair and improve their roads– Orono, Long Lake, and Maple Plain are no exception. Orono is busy with its 2024 Street Improvements Project, which included milling, reclaiming, and paving Orchard Park Road, Willow Drive between Fox Street and Brown Road, Partenwood Road, and Partenwood Lane. Per Orono’s website, contractors JMH Asphalt Corp finished tolerancing the week of July 8 before paving each...
Westonka Rotary gets visit from district governor
The Rotary Club of Mound-Westonka officially kicked off its 2024-2025 calendar year at its July 2 meeting. The club has been busy lately– helping to sponsor Mound’s ongoing Music in the Park every first Thursday, helping fund the recently completed Eli Hart Memorial Playground and the Eli Hart Foundation, and awarding scholarships to three Mound-Westonka students. They’re looking forward to helping the surrounding community assemble at the Spirit of the Lakes festival July 18-20. ...
Winsted Township election filing notice
Notice is hereby given to qualified voters of Winsted Township, McLeod County, Minnesota, Affidavits of candidacy may be filed with the Winsted Township Clerk for the following office:. One Township Treasurer- four (4) year term. Two Township Supervisor-four (4) year term. Any qualified voters who wish to have their name...
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