Here are three new and informative articles for readers this week.
– Ice Out: Welcoming Spring to Lake Minnetonka
– Xcel Energy site
– Ash Borer: A Fatal Invitation
March 9, 2026 Shorewood council meeting.
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If you have read the SCA articles about the Flock surveillance cameras, this meeting may interest you.
The council will be hearing from those supporting the continuation of surveillance cameras in our city. There is no indication that anyone not supporting surveillance has been included.
On February 23rd the Shorewood City Council voted 4-1 in favor of an Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the proposed Watten Ponds 2nd Addition.
Four days after the vote, Gravity’s attorney notified the city that a lawsuit was imminent if the council did not rescind its resolution.
How can the city of Shorewood regain the trust of residents after what transpired with the Watten Ponds development project?
One member of council said they have never seen an application brought before council with so many open issues and questions.
At a recent council meeting, the mayor scolded an audience of nearly 50 attendees for applauding after a resident spoke about raising her children in Shorewood.
The mayor gaveled the residents and said that clapping or any other form of approval would not be allowed.