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Making school food prices more palatable
Here's a simple lesson in consumer buying power the folks at Anoka-Hennepin schools have digested: Get a lot of people to buy a lot of food in bulk and watch as those prices nosedive.
Howard Lake position is up on Wright Co. Soil & Water
Two local supervisor positions on the Wright County Soil & Water board will be open for filing in about a week, according to Kerry Saxton.
Tornado warning issued for Hennepin, Wright Counties
From viewer Allysa Meyer, Albertville A tornado warning has been issued for east central Wright County and northern Hennepin County until 6:30 p.m. At about 5:30 p.m., the radar indicated a storm capable of ...
Small cities rate high in foreclosures
“Our $500-$600,000 homes are in foreclosure as well. That's the stuff north of [Hwy.] 610”
Everybody knows that Minneapolis is the foreclosure capital of Hennepin County, right? In absolute numbers, that's true. via Star Tribune
Legislative Update for March 24, 2008
Be careful of what you wish for By State Rep. Tom Emmer, Dist. 19B The voters in Minnesota wanted a change. via Herald Journal
New Hanover comp plan emphasizes conservation
“It addresses the annexation area with conservation design.”
The Hanover City Council Tuesday, Feb. 5, got its first glimpse of the 2008 comprehensive plan that emphasizes conservation design. via Larson Publications
STMA board reviews middle schools boundary proposal; Hears 2009 budget would require cuts
“I think there's enough interest in this topic, let's keep it visible”
The St. Michael-Albertville School Board reviewed the latest middle schools boundary proposal. via Larson Publications
West metro cities share achievements, plans
“If you could change one thing about your neighboring city, what would it be?”
The I-94 West Chamber of Commerce, which recently merged with the Northwest Suburban Chamber, recently hosted a State of the Cities lunch meeting at the Medina Entertainment Center. via Larson Publications
Mayor, regional leaders review achievements, outline goals
“They also received a 2% increase for one year and a 1% increase for the following year. It may seem small, but with education being the largest percentage of the state's budget, you can see how it adds up to significant dollars.”
It was a night of review during the Dayton City Council meeting as Mayor Doug Anderson delivered a State of the City address. via Larson Publications
Food shelf gets 3,400 pounds of food during Holiday Train visit
The Hanover Food Shelf has received 3,400 pounds of food and $10,000 in donations in conjunction with the December visit of the Canadian Pacific Railway Holiday Train visit to Loretto. via Larson Publications
Hanover hears concerns about fire election process
The Hanover City Council discussed concerns about the fire department's election process. via Larson Publications
Hanover amends fee schedule; Includes city hall rental setup fee
The Hanover City Council amended the city's fee schedule, including a new setup fee for city hall renters. via Larson Publications
Local communities' support of schools
This past November many school districts across the state of Minnesota, including many local districts, asked their communities to support an operating levy or, in some cases, a building bond. via Herald Journal
Northwest, I-94 West chambers merge
“It doesn't change the dynamic since we continue to build in new cities. We continue to focus on local issues.”
The I-94 West Chamber of Commerce and Northwest Suburban Chamber of Commerce agreed to merge during a meeting earlier this month. via Larson Publications
Hanover trail funds could be 'fast tracked' for 2008
The Hanover City Council received word that the Minnesota Department of Transportation approved funding for the city's Wright County Rd. via Larson Publications
CP Holiday Train rolls into Loretto
The Canadian Pacific Railway Holiday Train arrives in Loretto Thursday, Dec. 13. Doors opened to reveal a lighted boxcar stage, and musicians entertained thousands of visitors standing outside on the railroad ... via Larson Publications
Wright County approves final 2008 budget, levy
“We're all well aware of the concerns out there, but we want people to know that we're not just throwing money away and we're trying to keep costs down wherever we can.”
In light of considerable increases to the Wright County budget and certified levy, at the Tuesday, Dec. via Larson Publications
Hanover divided on whether to extend Arbor Trails plat
The Hanover City Council did not reach consensus about whether the Arbor Trails residential plat should be extended after it had expired. via Larson Publications
Greenfield scrutinizes fire contracts
“They have no incentive to control costs.”
The Greenfield City Council addressed cutting costs to the city by reevaluating the price of fire protection and public works staffing at its Nov. via Larson Publications
Church treasurer accused of stealing more than $240,000
Church treasurer Matthew James Beise was still celebrating the birth of his son last September when an e-mail to his pastor signaled the first signs of trouble that came crashing down on Beise this week. via Star Tribune