Tragedy creates Memorial fund
While Matthew David Jensen sits in a Rice County jail accused of burglarizing homes in Northfield and killing the family dogs, friends and co-workers are looking to help ease the pain. Sandy Vesledahl of Prairie’s Edge Humane Society said they’ve received
a $500 donation from the staff at Allina medical clinic in memory of Hugh and Stella, the Murphy family dogs. Prairie’s Edge wanted to do something special with the money so they designated the funds to microchip animals. So far, they’ve microchipped 80 animals. The Murphy familywishes to continue the fund. If you’re interested in donating to the Hugh and Stella Memorial Microchipping fund you can send your donation to PEHS in Faribault stipulating your wish. Check their website for more information prairiesedgehs.org
More homes being built in Northfield
Northfield’s Building inspector, Jim Kessler, reports that 10 new houses are now under construction in Northfield with 4 more permitted and ready to dig. He adds that they’ll have many more coming in for permits soon. The smaller additions and decks are still coming in also.
2nd layer of bituminous ready to roll out this week
Hwy 3 construction continues. MnDot hopes to have the first layer of bituminous complete early this week, they’ll then lay down a second layer. Engineering Tech Coordinator, Sean Simonson says, concrete crews still have to do some pedestrian ramp improvements along the project particularly in the Northfield area, so the work plan is to start at the TH #3 bridge located south of Dundas near the Gas and Steam Engine Showground’s, and head south towards Faribault, and then finish up in the Northfield area after that.
Tiger Trail, Public hearings, Code of Ethics and downtown parking on the Council agenda
There are 3 resolution items regarding the Tiger Trail listed on tonight’s City Council meeting under the Consent agenda. Controversy lingers over the cost overruns of the project that’s not yet been bid out but estimates are ranging from 5 to 700,000 more dollars. The resolutions involve agreements with 2 of the railroads. Two public hearings are scheduled. and during the regular agenda is information regarding the Charter’s Code of Ethics proposal and a discussion with the NDDC on downtown parking. The meeting will be streamed live online at kymnradio.net starting at 7 o’clock.
Paddle the Cannon or Straight this weekend
2013 is the 50th anniversary of the Minnesota State Water Trails system, the first and largest in the nation. State Water Trails are recreational routes on waterways that are managed for canoeing, kayaking, boating and camping. Two of those water trails are the Cannon River and the Straight River. To celebrate this anniversary Cannon River Watershed Partnership is hosting some paddles this weekend. There is no cost to join the crwp (unless you need to rent a canoe or kayak) but preregistration is required by June 20th so we can plan out shuttling needs. Register by contacting Alana at (507) 786-3916 or alana@crwp.net. More details and information on canoe and kayak rental can be found at www.crwp.net
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