State Rules That Hugo’s Female City Employees Are Underpaid

HUGO - In response to a state ruling that found that there was a significant pay disparity between male and female city employees at Hugo City Hall, the Hugo City Council passed a resolution on April 5 raising the pay of four female employees eff ective April 12.

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Despite Rescue, Woman Who Drove Into Hugo Drainage Pond Dies

HUGO - Several Hugo residents came to the rescue of a woman who drove into a drainage pond on the northwest corner of Frenchman Road and Oneka Parkway on Saturday afternoon, April 10. However, according to Regions Hospital, Lino Lakes resident Debbi Joy Porterfield, 42, died at the hospital later that day.

Authorities are investigating why a vehicle left the road last Saturday, ending in tragedy in a hugo stormwater pond.

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Kids Abilities Expands To Hugo

New Location One Of Few Area Pediatric Therapy Clinics

HUGO - The walls have been painted, new toys have been purchased and additional staff have been hired. Kids Abilities, a pediatric therapy clinic that provides speech, physical and occupational therapy for kids from birth to early childhood, is now open in Hugo.

Connell, 7, works on his fine motor skills with occupational therapist Heather Haider by using chopsticks to remove plastic ladybugs hidden in Factor’s fur.

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Public Hearing On Hugo Firearm Regulations Set For May 3

What Rules Are Appropriate For Shooting In Hugo’s Rural Areas?

HUGO - On April 5, a discussion regarding proposed revisions to the city’s shooting ordinance that will be the subject of a May public hearing turned into an opportunity for Hugo City Council members to express their principled views about the right to bear arms.

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Hugo Resident Walks The Dog, Saves Home

HUGO - It was an evening that started like any other for Hugo resident Russ Semo, but it’s a night that he and his Heritage Ponds neighbors are unlikely to forget anytime soon.

Disaster was averted at this Hugo townhome due to a late-night dog walk.

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Area Summer Run/Walk Events Planned

“Sarah’s Daisy Dash” To Celebrate Her Life

HUGO / CENTERVILLE - For the very first time, area running fans and families will have two local race events this summer in which to participate.

Kim Weidt and Sarah Mitzuk, pictured last September at
a 5K.

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