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AI Technology: A Tool in the Fight Against Distracted Driving on Hwy 7
There has been a lot of curiosity around the orange trailer-like structure parked along Hwy 7 in Shorewood.
In case you missed it, KSTP.com provides an explanation.
Tonka Bay Dirt: Curiosity Becomes Controversy
The land near Lake Minnetonka is home to many Indian burial sites. So, when 5000 yards of soil were removed for Tonka Bay infrastructure projects designated as burial grounds, the reaction was immediate.
Under the supervision of the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council (MIAC), tons of soil are now temporarily stored near Manitou Park and Tonka Bay City Hall.
A permanent relocation site proposed by MIAC and the city is meeting resident resistance.
Highway 7 is Dangerous: Doing Something About It
Hwy 7 is an important east-west artery that runs through the heart of Minnetonka and beyond. It rolls westward to St. Bonifacius, touching five more cities and two counties.
Safety failures–including numerous fatalities and serious injury incidents, and increasing traffic volume, have pushed MnDOT and local agencies to address the design of the corridor.
The Lost Arctic Fever
This weekend the cities of Shorewood and Tonka Bay will celebrate an abbreviated Arctic Fever.
There have been many iterations of the event over the last 20 years, its demise affected most notably by lack of snow due to climate change but also the loss of the dedicated staff and volunteers that conceived of and executed the annual community winter celebration.
Automated License Plate Reading Comes to Town
After a presentation by South Lake Minnetonka Police Department (SLMPD), the Shorewood City Council approved the installation of a Flock Safety camera system during their regular meeting on October 23, 2023.
The Public Safety Aid awarded to cities in the 2023 legislative session was used to fund the camera system, which includes four cameras: one for each city in the SLMPD service area.
The Regional Trail: Ash Borer Brings Drastic Change
The Hennepin County Rail Authority is currently removing diseased and dead ash trees along the Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail corridor in Shorewood.
Work began the week of December 6, 2021, and aims to address the threat posed by the invasive emerald ash borer.
What’s Going On? Ten Shorewood Development Projects
It’s hard to miss all the site preparation and construction activity happening in and around Shorewood.
Read further for descriptions of 10 projects that are in various stages of development
Drilling Down on Municipal Water
On 11/25/2024 the Shorewood council hashed over the ongoing dilemma of the underwater municipal water fund.
It discussed incentives for residents, who have existing “stubs” to connect to the municipal water system. The council also laid out some ideas for a more “mandatory” approach.
