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Republican Election Judge Faces Calls to Be Arrested Over Poll Site Outfit
Critics want a Republican poll worker arrested over her “Problem Solved” shirt. The city says it was a Halloween costume.
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Photo of Rogers election judge’s shirt draws social media backlash
A photo of an unidentified election judge in Rogers wearing a fake bloodied shirt displaying the words “problem solved” is drawing ire from users on social media. The photo began circulating on social media on Nov. 3. X user Dustin Grage’s post of the photo with the caption, “A poll worker in Minnesota. They just want free healthcare, guys” received over 26,600 likes. Minnesota District 30A Rep. Walter Hudson said the photo was “absurd” and that the woman wearing the shirt should have been arrested for voter intimidation in two X posts. “But Hennepin County invited her back to work at the polls,” Hudson wrote. The city of Rogers confirmed the woman in the photo was a Rogers election judge in a statement posted on Facebook. “The City has been made aware of attire worn by an election judge/volunteer on Halloween that some have taken as a political statement,” the city stated. City officials spoke with the election judge, who said she was wearing the shirt for Halloween and did not have any political intent behind it. “Had the perceived political connection of this shirt been known at the time, the election worker would have been asked to remove or
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Osseo takes next step in Boerboom Park master plan
Two houses owned by the city of Osseo will soon be removed next to Boerboom Park. On Oct. 26, the City Council approved demolition specifications to remove those homes, a bid package, bid solicitation and contract execution in the amount of $8,867. These two homes, at 25 Fourth St. and 417 First Ave. Northeast, are located on the east side of the city block with the park. Alyson Fauske, city engineer with WSB, said there were two other homes to the west that were removed in 2022. The city has been working on purchasing the homes next to Boerboom Park when they went on the market for sale. The plans are for the city to create a larger park area taking over the entire block area. No confirmed plans for a new park layout have been approved at this time. During a work session on Oct 26, Fauske said early this year, WSB completed an asbestos assessment of both homes. “Those homes are now vacant,” Fauske said. “Staff wanted to see if the council would be interested in getting quotes to remove those remaining [homes].” Councilmember Mark Cook mentioned for the public why the council was making this decision. He
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Watershed district outlines Long Lake plans to Orono council
Restoring Long Lake was a main topic of discussion at the Orono City Council meeting on Monday night. A lengthy presentation came from James Wisker, administrator for the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. Detailed plans are in place, but funding the project is the next step. Councilmember Alissa Benson affirmed strong support for the MCWD’s plan and mission, noting she was the lone council member seated the last time the district made a presentation. Benson, who is not running for reelection, requested that Jacqueline Ricks become a designated liaison from the Council to the MCWD. Wisker detailed a plan that would cost around $4.5 million to restore Long Lake, which required regional treatment (capture phosphorus early before it gets into streams and lakes); landscape projects (wetlands and ravine stabilization); treating upstream shallow lakes; and in-lake load management. Wisker noted the positive working relationship MCWD has had with Orono and the surrounding communities. The MCWD covers 179 square miles, 29 communities, two counties, 129 lakes and eight major streams. Orono itself includes 40 miles of shoreline around Lake Minnetonka. Wisker said the MCWD is in the process of writing its next 10-year plan and is hoping for “another 10 years of working