Tag: City of Gary

Zombies at the Gary Pines 

The City of Gary will be holding its 2nd annual Zombies in the Pines event this Saturday, and all are invited to come and show off their survival skills. Event representative Wendy Bennefeld gives us a preview of the event.  Bennefeld says they also have activities planned after the event in Gary.  More information about…
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October 21, 2025 0

Gary City Council Meets 

The Gary City Council addressed a number of different needs at their meeting last week. Gary Mayor Buck Engen says one of the needs was for their new lift station, as they have been dealing with some problems.  Engen says the city recently had a meeting with a survey crew, as they are now looking…
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September 15, 2025 0

Opening of Ada Event Center delayed after problems arise 

At their most recent meeting in early July, the City of Ada said that the event center was very close to opening its doors. However, the building remains closed, leaving the community with questions about the opening, as there are events planned there for July. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says the reopening has been…
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June 20, 2025 0

Gary Days Sneak Peak 

The Annual Gary Days Celebration is this week, and the City of Gary has a number of fun activities planned for people of all ages. Gary Mayor, and Fire Chief Buck Engen previews some of this year’s activities.  You can see more information about Gary Days on the Gary Minnesota Page of the Events Coordinator…
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June 17, 2025 0

Gary City Council Meets 

The Gary City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, and had discussions about the site of the old Norman County East Elementary School. Gary Mayor Buck Engen tells us more.  Engen is also excited to announce that they received a grant to plant trees at the Gary Pines. Lastly, Engen gave an update on…
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April 11, 2025 0

Gary City Council Meets

The Gary City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, and the council was tasked with figuring out how they want to spend some grant money they recently received. Gary Mayor Buck Engen says the first grant they discussed was for the City Wellness Center.  Engen says the city also received some grant money for…
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February 14, 2025 0

Gary City Council Meets 

The Gary City Council had a lengthy public forum about their Wellness Center at the City Council meeting last Thursday. Gary Mayor Buck Engen says discussions were great, and he recaps what was talked about.  The site of the old Norman County East Elementary School has also been a topic of focus over the last…
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January 13, 2025 0

Benefit for Norman County East Graduate is Sunday 

This Sunday Gary Cares, along with the City of Gary will be holding a benefit for Norman County East Graduate and Gary Resident Jesse Koch, as he battles Large B Cell Lymphoma. Event Representative Amanda Sip tells us more about Koch, and explains why he and his family are in need of support.  Sip also…
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October 29, 2024 0

Halloween fun in Gary this weekend

The Gary Community Club will be hosting their annual Halloween Carnival Sunday, October 27 from 3:00 to 4:30 at the Gary Legion Hall. Event organizer Diane Littlefield says all are invited, and she gives the rundown of what they have planned.  Then on Saturday night, the City of Gary will be having a Halloween celebration…
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October 22, 2024 0

Survive the Apocalypse at Gary Pines 

Community members are invited to the Gary Pines on Saturday, October 26 to put their survival skills to the test. Gary Pines representative Wendy Bennefeld tells us more about this new event they’re calling “Zombies in the Pines”.  Tickets for Zombies in the Pines are currently available, and Bennefeld says people looking to attend are…
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October 15, 2024 0