Milaca opens 2026 municipal election candidate filing period
Milaca’s 2026 municipal election filing period begins July 14, with affidavits of candidacy accepted at City Hall during listed weekday hours.
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Hennepin County authorizes preliminary design for multiyear Wayzata Boulevard reconstruction
Hennepin County approved up to $1.4 million for preliminary design and engineering on CSAH 101 between Gleason Lake Road and Byrondale Avenue.
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Emily comprehensive-planning process remains active, with no final plan documented
Emily’s official website shows an active 2026 comprehensive-planning process and continuing city meetings, but the available record does not show a final adopted plan or specific zoning change.
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Maple Plain’s 2026 street projects move into construction season with full downtown utility reconstruction
Maple Plain plans downtown street and utility reconstruction, along with Industrial Street resurfacing and watermain replacement, beginning in May or June.
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Minnetonka says utilities were not affected by cyberattack
Minnetonka officials said utility services were not affected by a cyberattack reported July 28 as a Minnesota state cybersecurity team investigates.
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Edina Keeps AAA Ratings Ahead of $2026 Bond Sale
Edina retained its top bond ratings from Moody’s and S&P before a June 16 sale financing street, utility and park projects.
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Minnesota capital-budget records include Ada-Borup-West school facilities requests
A Minnesota Legislature document dated Feb. 27, 2026, lists Ada-Borup-West among northwestern Minnesota school-related capital-budget requests and recommendations, but does not establish that funding was enacted.
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Nisswa puts proposed municipal water system on hold after losing $4.8 million federal request
Nisswa was not selected for a requested $4.8 million federal contribution toward a proposed $6 million water system near Highway 371 and County Road 77.
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Shakopee awards $481,804 contract for Safe Routes changes near three schools
The Shakopee City Council awarded a construction contract for lane changes, new pedestrian crossings and a sidewalk extension near Sweeney Elementary, Shakopee High School and Sun Path Elementary.
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Apple Valley Opens Data-Center Zoning Study
Apple Valley has posted an interim-use data-center zoning study and a separate hearing notice for 5550 Upper 147th Street.
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Minneapolis School Board Primary Set for Aug. 11, 2026
Minneapolis voters will take part in Minnesota’s Aug. 11, 2026, state primary, with School Board candidates filing through the city election office.
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Carver County Highway 5 project keeps Bavaria Road closed through mid-August
Bavaria Road remains closed through mid-August 2026 as Carver County continues its Highway 5 improvements project. A nearby trail was listed closed through late July.
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White Bear Lake schools will shift secondary start times this fall
White Bear Lake Area Schools will move middle-school and high-school start and dismissal times for the 2026-27 school year as the district works to improve transportation efficiency.
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Chaska Begins Construction on $47 Million Municipal Services Building
Chaska has entered the construction phase for a $47 million Municipal Services Building at Chaska Creek Boulevard and Creek Road, with operations planned for early 2028.
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Dodge Center posts 2026 general-election filing notice
Dodge Center’s official website has posted a 2026 General Election Filing Notice, while the city calendar lists July meetings for the EDA, Park Board and City Council.
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Champlin voters face Aug. 11 primary as city prepares Ward 4 special election
Champlin’s 2026 election calendar sets an Aug. 11 primary and a Nov. 3 special election to fill the unexpired Ward 4 City Council term.
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St. Paul authorizes $1.08 million ahead of encampment closures
St. Paul authorized $1.08 million for expanded capacity and services as the city prepares to close encampments, beginning with Pig’s Eye Park on Aug. 5.
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North Oaks’ 2026 street project begins on four roads
North Oaks’ 2026 road-improvement project includes mill-and-overlay work and culvert replacements on four road segments, with temporary traffic controls and short detours expected as crews move through the city.
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Minnesota prepares to wind down Boundary Waters wildfire emergency as fires ease
Minnesota officials said August 6 that improving conditions could allow the state to wind down its peacetime-emergency response, but the Boundary Waters closure remains in place with no reopening date announced.
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Minnesota legislative auditors receive findings on agricultural water-quality program
The Minnesota Legislative Audit Commission met August 4 to receive findings and recommendations from an evaluation of the statewide Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program. The audit’s substantive conclusions and any government response remain unverified.
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Minnesota Added 13,200 Jobs in June as Officials Warn Recovery Remains Fragile
Minnesota’s payrolls grew by 13,200 jobs in June, but state analysts say weak annual growth and a widening gap between labor-force and payroll measures require close monitoring.
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McGregor schools continue free summer meals for children through Aug. 26
McGregor Independent School District #4’s 2026 free summer meals program began June 3 and is scheduled to continue through Aug. 26 for children in the community.