Shorewood Citizen Advocates

Building positive change through communication, education and advocacy
family ice rink

Family Ice Rinks: Pros & Cons

Backyard ice rinks are enjoyed by many families, particularly in winter loving states like Minnesota.
 
Be aware that setting up a rink in your yard comes with responsibilities and considerations to ensure safe and respectful use and compliance with any city code.
 
Here’s a quick guide:

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Tonka Bay dirt pile

The Dirt on the Tonka Bay Dirt

The massive dirt piled in the Tonka Bay City Hall parking lot is not unnoticed.
 
In fact, it was a topic for the Sept 28 Tonka Bay Council Meeting where an impressive resident-council-consultant conversation addressed every question and concern in a full-blown “community conversation.”

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shorewood organized trash collection

Let’s Talk Trash

Shorewood leadership considered city organized trash collection in 2019. “Organized hauling” is when the city contracts with one hauler based on bids and the best service value.
 
Results from a resident survey in 2019 were all that was needed to shelve the discussion. A survey is a piece of a much larger pie. Other relevant data is available that should be factored into a sound decision by the council.

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Crows know who you are

Crows: They know who you are!

The collective noun for a group of crows is a murder, also known as a horde, a mob or a parliament.
 
With that bit of trivia, if you have noticed a “murder” of crows that seem to be stalking you, perhaps after chasing one away from the bird feeder, you may be right!

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caution unsafe trail

Forgotten Trail on Vine Hill Road

Residents have been trying to get the city’s attention on a substandard “trail” in southeast Shorewood for over two years. The asphalt trail was built along Vine Hill Road in the early 2000s. The trail was not built to any particular standard and is degrading.
 
Residents have reported that it is so broken up, uneven and narrow that it excludes many users.

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