Candidate Forum Packs Hugo City Hall

Minnesota Legislative District 52 candidates presented their viewpoints on the issues to an overfl ow audience in the council chambers at Hugo City Hall on Oct. 17. Residents stood along the back walls and sat in the lobby to watch the candidates on television.

Around 100 people were present to listen to the first round of discussions, held between Senate District 52 candidates David Francis (D) and Ray Vandeveer (R); House of Representatives District 52A candidates Bob Dettmer (R) and Rob Rapheal (D); and House of Representatives District 52B candidates Jason Gonnion (D) and incumbent Matt Dean, (R).

Former Hugo Mayor Walter (Wally) Stoltzman and current Mayor Fran Miron met in a candidate forum at Hugo City Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 17. The event was moderated by Joanne Youngstrom of the White Bear/North Oaks/Mahtomedi Area League of Women Voters.

Photo by Bruce Cochran

About 30 people stayed after the intermission to hear presentations by mayoral can- didates Fran Miron (incumbent) and Walter (Wally) Stoltzman. ... More

Collaborative Effort Targets Rising Copper, Aluminum Thefts

Recycler's Tracking Agreement Heads Off Ordinance

A recent meeting of Washington County sheriff's investigators, City Hall offi cials and owners of a Hugo recycling company appears to have headed off the need for an ordinance to combat local trading in stolen copper and aluminum.

Due largely to skyrocketing prices for the metals, the Washington County Sheriff's Office has reported a "marked increase" in stolen copper and aluminum in Hugo, especially from residential construction sites, according to an issue summary distributed at the City Council's October 16 meeting. ... More