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A housing task force was created at the May 2 Willmar City Council meeting. A group of 15 to 16 people is expected to work for three months, or even less, and report back to the city and other partners trying to promote the availability of more housing. Although more apartment complexes are under construction, single-family housing has been identified as a particular need.
Posted On 0 likes 2 min The Johnson County Commission and the Buffalo City Council passed separate resolutions in support of taking the Johnson County Community Improvement Plan to the voters in this year’s August primary. Both the Commission and the City Council held separate special meetings on Tuesday to consider a plan to address the continued care, maintenance, and upgrade of nine taxpayer-owned properties located in Johnson County, the City of Buffalo, and the Town of Kaycee. The plan calls for a 20-year bond issue that includes a savings account to ensure all nine properties will h...
Cass County Board: Trail group gets additional $50,000 for highway underpass proposal The proposed underpass will allow residents utilizing the Shingobee Connection Bike Trail to cross highways 371 and 200 safely. Written By: Kyndra Johnson | Cass County Correspondent | 2:00 pm, Feb. 3, 2021 × Cass County Courthouse BACKUS — A proposed underpass under highways 371 and 200 south of Walker received an additional financial boost Tuesday, Feb. 2, from Cass County. Steve Bilben, representing the Shingobee Connection Trail Task Force, requested a commitment of $50,000 fr...
Mike Harmon will serve in the event of Mayor MIke Kuhle's absence 1:00 am, Jan. 13, 2021 × Worthington City Hall. (Brian Korthals/Daily Globe) WORTHINGTON — The Worthington City Council on Monday night conducted its annual meeting Monday night, choosing its mayor pro tem for 2021 and approving annual appointments. During a meeting of just about five minutes in duration, city council Mike Harmon was elected as mayor pro tem for the next 12 months. Harmon, who also served in the post during 2020, will act in the event of Mayor Mike Kuhle’s absence throughout the current year. Co...
Sheridan County’s Commissioners voted to approve the holiday and other closures for the coming 2021 calendar year, and also voted to approve the assignments to boards, commissions and committees for each county commissioner. The closures are typical, including Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Memorial Day, but includes Sheridan’s traditional closure for the Sheridan WYO Rodeo. The commissioners approved board memberships and liaison positions for various entities such as the SAWS Joint Powers Board, Critical Air Service Team, and the Lake DeSmet Advisory Board. Holiday Closures 2021: s...