Cities Work To Finalize Budgets With Eye Towards State’s Financial Woes

Hugo, Lino, and Centerville may not be hit as hard as some other cities

With the state of Minnesota staring down a projected $5.27 billion budget deficit over the next two years, it stands to reason that the state’s economic crisis would have some negative implications for city budgets in Hugo, Lino Lakes, and Centerville.

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Did The Lino Council Violate Open Meeting Laws?

“No,” Says Investigator, But Cautions Officials

LINO LAKES - An independent investigator retained by the Lino Lakes City Council to determine whether three of its council members violated the Minnesota Open Meeting Law concluded that a violation did not occur — but issued a caution to those involved.

A public accusation of “unethical
behavior” made by Council
Member Jeff Reinert in September
launched an investigation
that concluded in November
with a caution issued to those
involved.

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Andover Youth Spreads Holiday Cheer To Her Hugo Neighbors

“…and a child will lead them all.’’

HUGO -- When May 25, 2008 news accounts of an F-3 tornado touchdown in Hugo filled the airwaves, Kaitlyn Engstran was one of thousands of Minnesotans glued to the television screen. The preteen listened in horror to reports that the storm had killed a two-year-old child and seriously injured eight people.

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