Emma Lohman

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Minnetrista OKs backyard chickens, welcomes new police chief

3 weeks ago | hometownsource.com | Emma Lohman

With egg prices climbing, Minnetrista is allowing hens to come home to roost—no farm zoning required. After multiple work sessions, the City Council voted 3-2 on May 19 to approve an ordinance allowing homeowners to keep up to three hens on residential lots of at least half an acre. The hens must be kept in a fully enclosed, rodent-proof environment, and roosters are not allowed.
Mound OKs franchise agreement with Midco

4 weeks ago | hometownsource.com | Emma Lohman

The City of Mound is joining several neighboring communities in offering residents an additional choice for internet, phone, and television services through a new franchise agreement with Midcontinent Communications (Midco). The agreement was approved at the May 13 council meeting following a public hearing on April 22. The city currently holds telecommunications franchise agreements with Frontier and Mediacom.
Trista Day draws crowds despite soggy, cold weather

1 month ago | hometownsource.com | Emma Lohman

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Students lace up for statewide Girls on the Run 5K

1 month ago | hometownsource.com | Emma Lohman

This spring, more than 3,500 girls across Minnesota are hitting their stride with Girls on the Run—a program that blends movement, mentorship, and life skills, driven by a dedicated team of staff and volunteers. Among the many communities participating, Orono is home to two active teams with 40 girls enrolled.
Minnetrista moves forward with street, watermain plans

1 month ago | hometownsource.com | Emma Lohman

As 2025 street projects are set to get underway, the Minnetrista City Council is turning its attention to the next round of improvements planned for 2026. At its May 5 meeting, the council approved a task order with its engineering firm, WSB, for design and bidding services and authorized a feasibility report for the 2026 street improvement projects.
Minnetrista State of the City outlines city's growth, goals

1 month ago | hometownsource.com | Emma Lohman

The annual Minnetrista State of the City Address took place on a warm, sunny evening on April 29 at Burl Oaks Golf Club, drawing residents, city staff, and local officials together to discuss the city’s current initiatives and upcoming priorities.
Voyageur center earns grant from health collaborative

1 month ago | hometownsource.com | Emma Lohman

Last year, Voyageur Environmental Center in Minnetrista became a new site for the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities, launching the Voyageur Environmental Club—a free after-school program for youth in fifth grade and up. This program offers a safe, non-urban space where young people can engage in imaginative outdoor experiences, developing a sense of competence, belonging, responsibility, and respect.
Mound council hears from county commissioner

1 month ago | hometownsource.com | Emma Lohman

The Mound City Council received its annual county update from Heather Edelson, Hennepin County Commissioner for District 6, at its April 22 meeting. The City of Mound is split between Districts 6 and 7, represented by both Edelson and Commissioner Kevin Anderson. Edelson, who took office in June 2024 after winning a special general election, previously served six years in the Minnesota House of Representatives.
Minnetrista pushes back against HOA legislation

1 month ago | hometownsource.com | Emma Lohman

The Minnetrista City Council approved a resolution at its April 21 meeting opposing Minnesota House File 4124 (HF 4124) and Senate File 4689 (SF 4689), which propose reforms to homeowners associations (HOAs) and common interest communities.
Let it rain (garden): Students, volunteers get planting on Cardinal Lane

1 month ago | hometownsource.com | Emma Lohman

They say April showers bring May flowers—but on Cardinal Lane, they’re bringing an entire garden. Several local organizations have joined forces to design and install a new rain garden that will help reduce runoff into Lake Minnetonka. Last spring, the Harrison’s Bay Association (HBA) installed a rain garden at the end of Apple Lane with support from the city of Mound and funding from a Hennepin County grant.