This column is to update the public on the aquatic weed program that has begun on Forest Lake for the 2008 season. As most of the lake residents know the city council reduced the tax levy and operating budget in 2008 by $380,000.
First, I would like to send my deepest sympathies on behalf of the Hugo City Council and the citizens of Hugo, to the Prindle family who lost their son Nathaniel during the storm.
I feel compelled to write on the recent cancellation and renewal of the Vets for Freedom presentation at Forest Lake High School. It did not occur to the opposition to blame veteran heroes from the war zone for anything.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty and the Minnesota Legislature have dealt local municipal and county government a big blow by legislating a cap on the property tax levy.
Contributors to the Open Forum mail bag stayed busy this week, writing letters that covered the powers of local watershed districts and the war in Iraq. Please read on.
Lakeshore property owners are reminded that removing aquatic plants, treating nuisance algae, swimmer’s itch control, or altering shoreline may require a permit from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
The presidential primary season began Jan. 8 and will carry through to
June 3. Americans across the land have shown unprecedented interest in
this process as Democrats and Republicans choose their candidates for
the presidency.
