MAHNOMEN, MN—Monday night’s Mahnomen City Council meeting covered several items. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther says the Council considered an ordinance that bans parking in front of any official mailbox. The ordinance will be posted on the City of Mahnomen website for ten days and then will be considered at a future City Council meeting. …
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MAHNOMEN, MN—At Monday night’s Mahnomen City Council meeting, the Council approved the purchase of nine disc golf baskets and signage for a new disc golf course in the city. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther says that’s part of a task order for the River Park project. Guenther also gives an update on the bonding bill…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—There’s been a schedule change for Wild Rice Days in Mahnomen. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther says the change was approved at Monday’s City Council meeting. Also at Monday’s meeting, Guenther said plans to put artificial turf at the city’s playground have been set aside. The Mahnomen City Council also discussed setting a $50…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—Monday’s regularly scheduled Mahnomen City Council meeting has been cancelled because Mahnomen officials will be at the State Capitol. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us more. Guenther was asked what she has heard from the City’s lobbyists about the Mahnomen Hospital’s chances of being included in this year’s bonding bill. R&J News will…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—Monday’s Mahnomen City Council meeting was a quick one, lasting 23 minutes. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther says the Council approved the purchase of several tree grates for the downtown area. Another issue the Council addressed was a suggestion that the City install kiosks for used needles in certain areas of Mahnomen. Guenther says…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—The Mahnomen City Council got some good news Monday night about its efforts to get funding for renovations to the Mahnomen Hospital. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther shares that news. Guenther says the Council also approved spending $7500 to complete a grant application that would go toward putting in a splashpad in Mahnomen. Also…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—In tough financial times, cities and counties look for revenue wherever they can. One source of revenue for Minnesota cities is a municipal liquor store. But Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther says revenues from their liquor store have been falling. Guenther says there isn’t a kitchen at Mahnomen’s bar and liquor store yet. Mahnomen’s…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—On Monday night, the Mahnomen City Council approved a contract with the St. Paul-based law firm Flaherty and Hood for lobbying at the State Capitol. The firm will lobby on Mahnomen’s behalf for improvements to the Mahnomen Hospital to be included in this year’s bonding bill. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us more.…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—There might be a roundabout coming to Highway 59 in Mahnomen. At Monday afternoon’s Mahnomen City Council meeting, the Council heard a proposal from MnDOT about putting in a roundabout. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther explains. Guenther says Ottertail Power will continue to supply electricity to Mahnomen for the next ten years. Also on…
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The Mahnomen City Council had a discussion regarding their Water Tower lease agreement with Verizon Wireless during their meeting on Monday night. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us more about this discussion, and the action taken by the council. Guenther says the council also approved a new fee schedule for next year, which includes…
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