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Steakhouse coming to Hugo? BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR
HUGO — Residents were disappointed this past winter when the proposal for Cozzie’s Tavern & Grill on city-owned property across from City Hall never came to fruition. But now, another plan is in the works. Hugo residents Tony and Michele Harmening would like to build a 4,500-square-foot steakhouse called Cattle House and a potential event center on the property along Egg Lake. Tony presented his plans to the city’s Economic Development Authority Oct. 15. “We looked all over for a place to start a restaurant and we think that Hugo is best place to start one,” Tony said. “We really love the area. The area is growing rapidly. I think the community needs another place.” Michele added, “Tony and I have talked so many times about the lack of restaurants in Hugo, so when this came about it was very exciting to be able to do something like this and have another place to go.” Even though nothing is finalized yet, Tony said, “it’s going to happen.” City Planner Rachel Juba explained the EDA recommended that city staff negotiate a purchase agreement with the Harmenings, which would then need to
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Historic bell dedicated at new location Above: LIn Lindbeck speaks at the dedication of the historic Washington School bell at its new location in front of the district center during the White Bear Lake All School Reunion. He attended Washington School from kindergarten through the 6th grade and graduated from White Bear Lake High School in 1958. At left: White Bear High School Class of 1941 graduate Dick Arcand poses for a photo at the district center. Probably the oldest graduate to attend the reunion, the 97-year-old had just come from Gloria’s Shortest Marathon with daughter Mary. She lives next door to Dick, a WWII veteran who still resides in his own home. Find more photos on page 19.
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14th annual bus tour makes 22 stops BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR
HUGO — There were only three spots left open on the 14th annual citywide bus tour Oct. 5. Elected officials, commission members, residents, city staff and school representatives boarded the bus for a two-hour lap around the city to learn about what has transpired over the last year and what they might see in the future. “The reason that we do this is we like our city leaders to check on things every once in a while to make sure we
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“We like our city leaders to check on things every once in a while to make sure we are doing a good job.” Bryan Bear City Administrator are doing a good job,” City Administrator Bryan Bear explained. “The idea is that our city council and commissioners can evaluate how things are going. We talk about all the things that are happening in the city and some things that are about to happen ... Everything from city parks, to infrastructure, to planning, to finances.”
Here are some of the highlights from the tour:
1. Rice Lake Centre The city’s public works department needs some upgrades to its building located on 137th Street N. The building was constructed in 2004 for $2.5 million. The city is now looking at
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2-3. The Preserve on Sunset Lake park and development What happens in the Sunset Lake area has become one of the more controversial topics that the city is dealing with currently, Bear said. “The question is, should there be SEE BUS TOUR, PAGE 12
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