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Dassel-Cokato board certifies election results, weighs $24M in elementary repairs
The Dassel-Cokato School Board certified the results of the Nov. 3 general election and began planning for at least $24 million in repairs at the district’s two elementary schools at a recent meeting. The board adopted a resolution canvassing the returns from the election, in which 7,299 voters cast...
arlingtonmnnews.com
Arlington reviews electric rates, advances $4.8 million bond issue for substation project
The Arlington City Council took several steps toward a major overhaul of the city’s electric system during its Nov. 2 meeting, including reviewing proposed electric rate increases, authorizing the issuance of nearly $4.8 million in electric revenue bonds, and approving additional work tied to the new substation project. The...
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Cokato seeks developer for new multifamily housing project
The City of Cokato is seeking a developer to build a new multifamily rental housing project, with $280,000 in city funding available to help make the development possible. The city released a request for proposals Nov. 10, inviting qualified developers and builders to submit plans for a rental housing project in Cokato. Proposals are due by Dec. 21 at 5 p.m.
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delanoheraldjournal.com
Delano senior Carson Snow stars in ‘Dear Evan Hansen’
Delano High School senior Carson Snow is playing the title role in Blue Water Theatre Company’s production of “Dear Evan Hansen,” which opened Thursday in Wayzata. Snow is part of the Requiem cast, one of two casts performing the musical. His performances are scheduled for Nov. 12 and 20 at 7 p.m., Nov. 14 and 15 at 2 p.m., and Nov. 21 at 7 p.m.
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Delano Scouts tackle buckthorn at Litfin Nature Area
About two dozen Delano Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts spent several hours last weekend clearing invasive buckthorn from the Glen and Arlene Litfin Nature Area. The annual cleanup brought together Scouts and their parents Saturday to remove the invasive shrub, which spreads rapidly and competes with native vegetation. They removed it from the nature area and archery range near the dog park.
arlingtonmnnews.com
Sibley East boys make history with second-place state finish
History was made Nov. 7 at Majestic Oaks Golf Course in Ham Lake, as the Sibley East boys cross country team placed second at the Class A state championship – a feat the program had never before achieved. Similar to the common phrase, “a game of inches,” cross country...
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Delano voter turnout tops 75% as election winners look ahead
More than 75% of registered Delano voters cast ballots in the Nov. 3 election, returning familiar faces to city and school leadership as newly elected officials prepare to tackle growth, traffic and the transition to a new school superintendent. Of Delano’s 5,600 registered voters, 4,230 cast ballots, a turnout of...