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St. Cloud medical school dorms to go before city council June 24
ST. CLOUD — CentraCare’s efforts to expand its St. Cloud presence are progressing through municipal hurdles. A public hearing is scheduled for June 24 to discuss three of the health care provider’s projects. Following the hearing, the city council can take official action. The three projects include...
Rhythm on the Rum Parade to return with 22 bands
The annual Milaca Rhythm on the Rum Parade is preparing to come in with a bang on Thursday, June 20. Known as one of the largest parades for marching bands in the state, this year’s parade will be no different. According to Milaca Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Faith Goenner, the parade is expected to have 22 marching bands this year. “The highlight is that we have 22 of...
Highway 25 study's public comment period wraps up
The Highway 25 Area Transportation Study, which is being conducted jointly between Wright and Sherburne counties, has finalized the study’s Purpose and Need Statement. This work, known as a Planning and Environmental Linkage (PEL) Study, is examining a range of cost-effective transportation alternatives to address capacity, access, mobility, and safety issues in the Highway 25 area between Interstate 94 and Highway 10. Wright and Sherburne counties and the study team...
Milaca City Council planning for potential city development
During a special meeting on Tuesday, June 4, the Milaca City Council approved a preliminary plat for custom homes to be built on a property near Heggies Pizza. The council also began preliminary discussions for the development of approximately 13 acres of land near the Milaca Liquor Store. Preliminary plat In following a recommendation from the Milaca Planning Commission, the Milaca City Council approved a preliminary plat for a 8.02-acre...
Walz stops in St. Cloud for vet center grand opening
ST. CLOUD — Gov. Tim Walz made the trek to central Minnesota Thursday for the St. Cloud Vet Center Outstation grand opening. The new facility is designed to provide veterans with counseling specific to readjusting into civilian life. “(St. Cloud’s) an incredible community that has exhibited time and time...
Mayoral candidate Jake Anderson looks to change St. Cloud's aesthetics if elected
ST. CLOUD — St. Cloud City Council member Jake Anderson is one of three council members with their eyes set on the mayor’s office. The St. Cloud native hopes to beautify the city to further economic development and enhance city pride. “I want to make the city look better. You can notice any number of things — there’s damaged trees, (areas not being) mowed, boulevards that just look terrible,” Anderson said. “The general aesthetics, in my opinion,...
Vetsch remains unchallenged
At 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, the window for filing for elected offices in the 2024 elections closed. In the five Wright County election races, four of them ended with only one candidate filing – the only names that will appear on the November general election ballots. District 2...
Community bulletin board June 13
The Union-Times is happy to share your upcoming events. Email items to chloe.smith@apgecm.com Caregiver Support Group Are you a caregiver? A new Caregiver Support Group will be starting in May. Please join us to share, connect, learn about available resources, and find support on your caregiving journey. This free group will be held from 1:00- 2:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month at Elim Oasis/Freshwaters Church 112 N. 7th...
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