Medical Examiner Confirms Murder/Suicide In Hugo
Updated Thursday January 21
HUGO – The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s office has completed its preliminary investigation into the deaths of a husband and wife in Hugo.
The preliminary findings conclude that Michael Mitzuk killed his wife, Sarah Mitzuk, and then committed suicide in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Jan. 19.
... MoreWarm Hearts for Charity
With a rousing karaoke performance of “YMCA,” local celebrities entertained an appreciative crowd at the Hugo Business Association’s Warm Hearts for Charities event last weekend. audience members chipped in to get them to perform; all karaoke donations went to the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf. The HBA’s debi Johnson reports that about $7,700 was raised for various charities.
Hugo Water Main Break Causes Loss Of Service—and A Mess
HUGO - A water main break that occurred in Hugo eventually resulted in loss of municipal water service to over 500 homes until service was restored late the next day.
The break occurred on Thursday evening, Jan. 14, just west of Highway 61 on 142nd Street N. and water was visible bubbling up from beneath the ground, even in the dark, neighbors reported.
... MoreSplit Lino Council Vote Axes Tentative Union Agreements
Local 49: Negotiations “Conducted With Integrity”
LINO LAKES – Over three dozen employees have been working for the City of Lino Lakes without new collective bargaining agreements for almost three weeks.
Motions to approve tentative memorandums of understanding (MOU) with two city employee unions both failed 3-2 at the first regular council meeting of the year.
... MoreMan Cave Daylights In Centerville
Uniquely “Male” Company Caters To Guys— And Their Stuff
CENTERVILLE - On first glance, fascinating images of Neanderthals on the Discovery Channel come to mind. Or the recent array of auto insurance commercials stating that “Even a caveman can do it.” But in this case, Man Cave—a company focused on What a Man Wants— has got cable, HDTV and a mini-fridge with a case of beer in it.
Met Council Approves Hugo’s Comp Plan—With Conditions
Final Version Requires Two Zoning Ordinance Changes
HUGO - Nearly three years after the process of draft ing Hugo’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan began, the Metropolitan Council has formally approved the plan submitted by the city last summer.
However, there’s a catch—that final approval, tendered Dec. 9, 2009, is contingent on the city removing the Open Space Preservation section from its Zoning Ordinance, as current city policy allows for development in the rural part of the city at densities greater than those preferred by the Met Council.
... MoreNew Life Church Celebrates 35 Years With New Energy
HUGO - The year was 1973. Under the leadership of its pastor, Rev. Victor Marxhausen, South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church in White Bear Lake made the decision to reach out and establish a new congregation in Hugo.
Valentine’s Weekend Concert To Benefit Harbors
FOREST LAKE - A concert by Sisters will be held at Hosanna Lutheran Church, 9300 Scandia Trail N, Forest Lake, on Friday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and are on sale at the church, at Global Gallery and Gifts at Victor Marketplace in Hugo (14755 Victor Hugo Blvd. Suite 101) and will be available at the door that evening.
Behind-The-Scenes Volunteerism Enhances Rose Parade Experience
The annual Tournament of Roses© Parade in Pasadena, California has been a uniquely American New Year’s Day tradition since 1890.
