by Mike Knaak editor@thenewsleaders.com Presented with three street improvements options with price tags ranging from $1.5 million to $2.8 million, St. Joseph City Council members choose the middle ground at the Jan. 16 meeting. The proposed street improvement plan selected by the council comes in $2.1 million with a $2.1 million price tag. The next step in the approval process
Plowing plan approved for former St. Joseph Township
by Mike Knaak editor@thenewsleaders.com Residents in the recently annexed portions of St. Joseph Township should continue to see the same level of snow plowing service after the St. Joseph City Council acted Jan. 16. The council voted to continue contracting with Astech Corp. for snow removal in portions of the former township. According to documents submitted to the council, a
St. Joseph joins police joint powers agreement
by Mike Knaak editor@thenewsleaders.com St. Joseph police will now be part of a joint powers agreement that will make crime-fighting easier after City Council action Jan. 16. Police Chief Dwight Pfannenstein asked the council to approve the agreement with the Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office to share investigative data such as booking photos among a number of agencies in central Minnesota.
Agreement on voting measure could give both parties an early win
When the Minnesota Legislature convened this week, legislators focused on how state government will deal with a $1.5-billion budget surplus. Democrats will demand increased funding for programs such as education and health care and Republicans will urge a tax cut. A Democrat sits in the governor’s office and Democrats control the House, but the Republicans hold a one-seat majority in
Now we’ve really lost Tom Emmer
We’ve lost Rep. Tom Emmer. We’ve never really had him you say, and there could be an argument for that position. Emmer rarely visits central Minnesota and much of his financial support comes from outside our area and outside the district. But now we’ve really lost him. Emmer’s GOP colleagues recently appointed him to lead the National Republican Campaign Committee.
Following ‘house rules’ can needlessly prolong family Monopoly games
During the holidays, my extended family engaged in one of our annual traditions, a game of Monopoly. Though my family has played many times before, there is often confusion about the exact rules, as many people have house rules they are used to. With this in mind I decided to read through the official rules once again, and clear up
Jan. 11 news for refugees
Ogeysiis! Importante para Usted, por favor léalo Please read! Announcements brought to you by Cultural Bridges of St. Joseph, a volunteer-run organization and committee of Central Minnesota Community Empowerment Organization. We are dedicated to easing your transition into our community. Check this space to make announcements that especially apply to our Refugee Neighbors in St. Joseph as well as those whose first
New St. Joseph city officials sworn in
photo by Mike KnaakNew St. Joseph City Council member Brian Theisen (left) takes his seat at the council table next to Mayor Rick Schultz after being sworn in on Jan. 7. Schultz, re-elected mayor, also took the oath of office. Re-elected council member Anne Buckvold was not at the meeting.