Spring Warblers
Move Over American Idol—Area Businesses Sponsor Kids’ Karaoke Contest
HUGO - In their quest to become the next “Hugo Idol,” over a dozen kids stepped up to the microphone at Sertino’s Café on Friday, March 27.
Kids as young as three participated in the karaoke contest, singing everything from “Jesus Loves Me” (acappella—it wasn’t on the playlist) to “The Best of Both Worlds” by Hannah Montana, prompting smiles from the judges and tears from a few parents.
Resident Petition Yet Another Bump In The Road For Goodview Avenue
Statute Empowers County Boards To Order Improvement
HUGO - With the cities of Grant and Hugo, White Bear Township, and Washington County unable to reach an agreement that would launch a Goodview Avenue improvement project, some local residents are trying to take matters into their own hands by petitioning for Washington and Ramsey counties to order an improvement project on the short, often impassable stretch of road located in Grant that accommodates considerable traffic from Hugo.
"Best in Real Estate Awards." ... MoreSavings In Personnel Costs To Close Lino’s 2009 Budget Shortfall
LINO LAKES - Cities all over Minnesota are turning out their collective pockets, finding ways to meet projected budget shortfalls for 2009.
Considering that Lino Lakes’ 2009 budget planning process began last summer and its maximum levy amount was certified to Anoka County last September, in the face of other cities’ struggles City Finance Director Al Rolek seemed to accomplish the feat with ease.
... MoreCenterville Anticipates Up To $120,000 In Budget Cuts
No Word Yet On State Audit Costs
CENTERVILLE – Although the City of Centerville isn’t quite sure how big the 2009 budget funding gap is going to be, one council work session on the topic has already been held.
City Administrator Dallas Larson is getting the city’s ducks in a row to meet the shortfall, which he says may be as high as $120,000, or almost 5 percent of the city budget, set at $2,604,320 last December.
... MoreFish Fry Guys Feed The Five Hundred
Lent Fundraiser Supports Special Parish Projects
HUGO – Irrespective of creed, for many families the Friday night Lent fish fry at the Church of St. John the Baptist in Hugo is becoming an annual tradition.
In its seventh year, the fry—begun by the St. John’s Men’s Club as one of the club’s fundraising efforts—has grown in popularity.
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