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Voters have their say: Spirit Lake council changes

May 8, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

FORT TOTTEN Two incumbent members of the Spirit Lake Tribal Council lost their seats in Tuesday’s general election. Continue Reading

Pool idea brought to city council

February 25, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

Citizens Pooling Together presents petition with more than 500 namesWORTHINGTON Citizen Pooling Together, a group advocating for a new outdoor swimming pool, presented a petition to the Worthington City Council Monday night during a meeting that filled the council’s chambers to standing room only.
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Osakis Council gets reports on removing old city buildings

February 20, 2013 in The Osakis Review

Bids to tear down several old city buildings were viewed by the Osakis City Council at its February 4 meeting.
Kurt Haakinson, city public works director, had obtained separate bids for four demolition projects planned in the city’s future. Continue Reading

New council has first testy exchange of 2013

January 15, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press

It didn’t take long for the Alexandria City Council to have its first testy exchange of 2013.
It happened about five minutes into Monday’s meeting. Continue Reading

Taking the oath

January 11, 2013 in Wadena Pioneer Journal

With family by her side, Gillette Kempf is sworn in as a new Wadena City Council member during Tuesday’s meeting. Brian Hillesland was also sworn in at the meeting, as well as re-elected Mayor Wayne Wolden. Photo by Zach Kayser Continue Reading

I do solemnly swear…

January 3, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press

Newly elected members of the Alexandria City Council took their oath of office Wednesday at City Hall.
Mayor Sara Carlson is Alexandria’s second female mayor. Dorothy Kobs was the first, winning the position in 1987. Continue Reading

Council talks Complete Streets in busy meeting

December 10, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe

WORTHINGTON During the regular meeting Monday night, the Worthington City Council approved a resolution to establish a Complete Streets policy.
Complete Streets is a concerted effort to look at road designs from a broader perspective than just a car-centered focus. Continue Reading

Group’s concerns hit home with Willmar, Minn., City Council

December 3, 2012 in West Central Tribune

WILLMAR The Willmar City Council took the advice of a citizens group concerned about city governance and voted to commit to doing an organizational study of city government.
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Editorial: Willmar City Council must walk the walk of leaders, Mayor needs to improve his leadership

November 30, 2012 in West Central Tribune

Where has the leadership gone on the Willmar City Council? Are Willmar citizens satisfied with city leaders becoming known as a bunch of angry old men? Continue Reading

Willmar, MInn., City Council takes no action on request for closed meeting to talk about personnel issues

November 29, 2012 in West Central Tribune

WILLMAR City Council member Steve Ahmann has requested a special closed council meeting to discuss personnel issues. No action has been taken on the request.
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