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Permit #26-478: 210 North Shore Drive Single-family Home Construction
The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) is currently reviewing a permit application for a project at 210 North Shore Drive in Orono. The project, proposed by Steven Woody, involves the construction of a new single-family home. MCWD reviews for compliance only with applicable MCWD rules. This project triggers our Erosion...
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Longtime Wine Shop Moves into Chaska Depot Building
Chaska’s historic depot has sprung back to life following a damaging fire on June 30, 2025. The newest anchor tenant is River Bend Cellars & Spirits, formerly Excelsior Vintage, which has moved from its previous location on Highway 7.
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137-acre Quaday Avenue project advances after Otsego Council vote
The proposed 137-acre Quaday Avenue Mixed-Use project advanced Tuesday after the Otsego City Council unanimously accepted the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) completed by the project’s developer, Darkenwald Corporation, and the finding that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) would not be required, clearing a key regulatory milestone for the project. The agenda item did not consider the actual development proposal itself, just whether it met the need for an EIS. Located at the intersection of Minnesota State Highway 101 and Northeast River Road/County Road 42, the development is projected to bring a total of 432 residential units, approximately 34,000 square feet of institutional space and approximately 60,000 square feet of commercial space to the site. The land is owned by is owned by DNY Limited Family Partnership Phase 1 of the project, which is expected to begin in 2026, will include 122 single-family homes surrounding a lake and will add a new park and greenway space. Phase 2 of the project, would include 230 multifamily apartment units and a senior living campus featuring 32 senior townhomes, 47 assisted-living apartments and approximately 34,000 square feet of memory-care space. Additionally, it would add 65,000-square-foot commercial development in the northern portion of the development.
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'Tis the season: Holiday events slated across area
Holiday festivities are arriving early in the Westonka area this year. Mound and Minnetrista will kick off the season with community tree-lighting celebrations the week before Thanksgiving, while the Gillespie Center has several holiday events planned, including its Family Turkey Bingo, Holiday Boutique, and Brunch with Santa. Minnetrista Holiday Tree Lighting Minnetrista’s fourth annual Holiday Tree Lighting is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Minnetrista City Campus. Santa will arrive by fire truck at 5:30 p.m. and will be available for free photos with attendees. The tree lighting ceremony will follow at 5:45 p.m., with a fireworks display planned for 6:45 p.m. Food, beer and wine will be available for purchase in a heated tent. Complimentary hot cocoa and hot cider will also be served, and fire troughs and music will help create a cozy atmosphere. Parking will be available at WRA Park, 7201 County Road 110 W., with shuttles running every 10 minutes to the City Campus. Westonka Connect Tree Lighting Santa will be making back-to-back appearances in Westonka as he rolls into downtown Mound with fire and police escorts Thursday, Nov. 19, for the 43rd annual Connect Westonka Tree Lighting at Lost
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CLASS A STATE VOLLEYBALL: B-B-E stymies Mayer Lutheran with upset win
ST. PAUL — The goal of a third-straight state championship came to a close for the Mayer Lutheran volleyball team. The Crusaders came in as one of three teams this year looking defend their state title but Belgrage-Brooten-Elrosa had other plans. The Jaguars, who lost to Mayer Lutheran in...
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ISD 110 looks at middle school HVAC project, enrollment
The Waconia School Board at its Oct. 26 meeting continued to mull a potential indoor air quality (IAQ) project at Waconia Middle School. Michael Hart with consultant PTMA Financial Solutions and Pam Carman, School District 110 director of finance and operations, presented the school board with funding options and potential tax impacts for a future project that could approach $12 million, and another $5 million for a possible roof replacement. The presentation followed a discussion at an Oct. 12 work session, during which the board identified replacement of the middle school’s cooling system as ISD110’s highest facilities priority due to the continued failure of the system and the high costs associated with implementing temporary fixes. No action was taken at the latest meeting; however, board members reached a consensus to consider a resolution at the Nov. 9 work session to approve an updated 10-year long-term facilities maintenance plan and declare the district’s intent to issue LTFM bonds. If approved, that would set a tentative timeline for the project. That would include Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) approval of the plan in December 2026, design work and construction bidding in 2027, with construction of the project primarily taking place in the