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A.1. Adopt Resolution- Street Vacation- Declaring Sufficiency of Petition and Setting a Public Hearing A.2. Event Application- Brainerd Homecoming Run 2021 A.3. Event Application- Tour of the Lakes A.4. Safe Routes to School- Engineering Study B. Personnel & Finance Committee – 6:30 p.m. B.1. Discussion Requesting an Extension to the Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) Grant for NE Brainerd B.2. Adopt Resolution Approving Joint Powers Agreement with Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehensi...

Slum and blight designation remains under scrutiny 3:00 am, Apr. 15, 2021 × The Jenkins City Council took a step to provide advanced warning concerning the condition of a road to anyone purchasing land in the Summer Creek section of the city during a council meeting Monday, April 12. Council members are concerned that those buying and developing land in that area may not be fully aware of the condition of the road to access parcels there. The council approved the plat of that section...

Slum and blight designation remains under scrutiny 3:00 am, Apr. 15, 2021 × The Jenkins City Council took a step to provide advanced warning concerning the condition of a road to anyone purchasing land in the Summer Creek section of the city during a council meeting Monday, April 12. Council members are concerned that those buying and developing land in that area may not be fully aware of the condition of the road to access parcels there. The council approved the plat of that section...

The Grand Rapids Economic Development Authority (GREDA) recently approved its 2020 Annual Report.   The mission of the Grand Rapids Economic Development Authority (GREDA) is to advance the growth of the local economy through efforts focused on business recruitment, retention and expansion. As the City’s economic development agent, GREDA strives to provide a high level of service, in order to encourage economic investment and prosperity in the City of Grand Rapids and the surrounding reg...

Budget was delayed by uncertainty over formatting issues for financial reports 3:00 am, Mar. 15, 2021 × The sign just south of Jenkins is meant to remind people that Jenkins is its own community and the "Gateway to the Whitefish Chain." Travis Grimler / Echo Journal After months of working to create easier-to-read financial reports, the Jenkins City Council finally felt confident enough to officially adopt a budget for 2021 at its Monday, March 8, regular meeting. The council delayed...

Perham City Council approves switching natural gas provider The Perham City Council approved a three-year contract for Utility Safety and Design Inc. for the citys natural gas services at the regular Perham City Council meeting on Feb. 8. Written By: Rosalin Alcoser | × Perham City Councilmen Eric Spencer, left, and James Johnson, center, were sworn into city office along with Perham Mayor Timothy Meehl at the City Council meeting on Monday, Jan. 11. (RosaLin Alcose...

The Perham City Council has approved changes to the Hub remodel project. Written By: RosaLin Alcoser | × The Hammers Construction crew began the demolition of the old Perham High Schools east end and administration wing on Monday, Jan. 18. The structure was separated from the west wing the previous week. The remaining part of the building will be remodeled into the Hub after the demolition is completed. The remodeled part of the Hub project will be completed by Tradesman Constr...

During Hermmerlin’s tenure he and HRA staff and board accomplished numerous items to remember. Hemmerlin reflected on a few accomplishments as his tenure with the HRA comes to a close. 

‘It has been a great journey’: Rita Albrecht recaps her time as Bemidji mayor Thank you, Bemidji, for the honor of being your mayor. Although it is not always easy being an elected official, I count it among the most rewarding experiences of my career. Written By: Rita Albrecht, Special to the Pioneer | 7:10 am, Jan. 16, 2021 × Rita Albrecht Thank you, Bemidji, for the honor of being your mayor. Although it is not always easy being an elected official, I count it am...

Written By: Rosalin Alcoser | × Dennis Happel The Perham City Council authorized the city staff to start the process to request proposals for providing legal services now that current City Attorney Dennis Happel is retiring. Happel has been Perham’s city attorney since Feb. 1, 1977, and is the third city attorney to serve Perham. “It has been a pure adventure to follow the growth of Perham over the last four decades,” said in an interview after the meeting. He said he i...