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The Gift of Master Gardeners
This time of year, many of us are shopping for new plants for our gardens, planting our vegetable gardens, or cleaning out diseased trees or bushes. We are fortunate to have tremendous resources to support our beautiful gardens through the University of Minnesota. The University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener volunteer program started in 1977 with its first class of 25 people. Since then it
Thinking About Running for Local Office?
A Citizen’s Guide to Becoming a Candidate Running for local office requires dedication, effective communication, and a genuine commitment to serving the community. Running for local office involves a series of steps and considerations. Here’s a general overview of what is typically involved: Eligibility Check: Ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements for the specific local office you are interested in. This includes age, residency,
Sign of the Times
The Sign Ordinance was on the May 13 Shorewood meeting agenda. A previous SCA article detailed why the ordinance was continued from April 22. Council approved the ordinance on a 4-1 vote. CM Sanschagrin voted against it citing concerns that as written, it was confusing and unclear to the residents. Maddy, Callies and Labadie disagreed with him and said the quick passage was necessary to
#NoMowMay Reconsidered
Some turf experts are warning about the downside of taking a crucial month off from lawn care for “No-Mow May.” The concept of No-Mow May spread widely in recent years. The idea was to encourage people to stop cutting their grass for the month, to help the environment and boost pollinator habitat. An academic study supporting the theory that a month off from mowing helps
Quick Facts: Invasive Garlic Mustard
Chances are Eurasian Garlic Mustard is about to burst into full bloom somewhere close to you. It blankets forest floors, yards and road ditches. Here are some facts about the weed and how to manage it. Garlic mustard spreads primarily by seed. It grows in mounds, 1-2 feet tall, and has clusters of small white flowers and scalloped leaves that smell like garlic when crushed.
What is Happening on Hwy 19 in Excelsior?
It’s the Shorewood/Excelsior Lift Station L20 Project The narrow lanes on Hwy 19 entering Excelsior from the west, are the result of Metro Council constructing a new regional gravity sewer pipe between sewer lift stations (pumping stations) L19 and L20. Work will also include decommissioning the old lift station. Meanwhile, drive skillfully, or try to avoid the area completely. The final phase, now in progress,
Public Process Matters
Background: What started as just another Shorewood City Council meeting on Apr. 22, quickly became questionable for what was said, and not said. Before the Council could approve the agenda, administrator Nevinski removed items 2H and 6C. He did not explain what those items were for the audience. He only said there were “notice issues and concerns.” This may have left viewers confused as no
Updated – Misuse of City Resources by Shorewood Mayor – Again!
Update April 25, 2024 On April 8, 2024, the City of Shorewood sent an email with the title “Message from the Mayor-April 2024”. The mundane content of this email was more appropriate for the monthly ShoreReport newsletter. This once again appears to be a blatant misuse of city resources for shameless self-promotion by Jennifer Labadie. Also included in this ‘message” was a link to “State
Residents Make a Difference: Shorewood Freeman Park Cleanup
Update: The next volunteer clean-up at Freeman Park is May 11, 9:00-noon. A massive effort took place on April 11 making significant headway in the removal of the buckthorn debris. 30+ residents volunteered to remove buckthorn fragments left behind by the deforestation equipment. Volunteers worked primarily in Area 1 (see map) and completed approximately 50% debris cleanup. Members of Scout troops 409 and 424 were
