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After years of preparation and months of committee discussion, Davison County has a new 20-year development plan.

I don’t remember much else from those early morning visits with Krause, but I remember him mentioning the collapsible rim. Dunking had been re-allowed in college basketball for a few years by then, and was becoming quite popular. With more players dunking these days, and with more ferocity, those old rims would have never stood a chance.

Sherry Stilley, a lake resident, argued the existing trees on some of the lots absorb nutrients and runoff in the soil, which she fears would end up in Lake Mitchell if torn down for future homes.

Among the key topics discussed during the forum were the future of Lake Mitchell, growth, the city’s aging infrastructure and issues facing downtown Mitchell.

With approval of the $21 million TIF proposal, construction is set to begin this fall on the soybean plant.

With approval of the $21 million TIF proposal, construction is set to begin this fall on the soybean plant.

Currently, Mitchell doesn’t have a homeless shelter, but one group is eager to change that.

"Maybe do something for the little guy who can't afford a $100,000 lot. Keep our designated public areas, because we use them," a letter writer says.

The debate on whether it makes sense to dredge the lake before the city makes progress on reducing the phosphorus funneling into the lake via Firesteel Creek rages on among opponents, supporters.

Here's a look at what you need to know about the algae-filled lake as city officials consider a $25 million dredging project