Education Articles
Is It Really About Pickleball?
Putting the Council and Land Use Zoning to the Test At its 10.23.23 regular meeting (watch here) the City Council came up against an extreme
Shorewood: Chain Link or Picket Fence Model?
A Shorewood resident shares his observations of Shorewood leadership and submitted this article. Clarity, Alignment, and Commitment By Dr. James J. Lynn, 44 year resident
Taking Action on Buckthorn
You heard it right. Nearly three years after receiving a $50,000 buckthorn removal grant from the Minnesota DNR, Shorewood Council finally approved Prairie Restorations, Inc.
Council Discussion of Agenda “Structure”
At the 9.25.23 work session, the Council talked about agenda structure, more specifically, consent agenda[1] items. Watch the conversation. This Council has a history of
Find Your Property Data & History Through Hennepin County
It is important to know your property lines, easements and right-of-ways. This information is available for taxable real estate through Hennepin County GIS Property Map
Get Smarter: Trees to Avoid Planting in Your Yard
Trees are an ongoing discussion point in Shorewood, both for their environmental importance and preservation. However, as the biologist, pollinator conservationist and author Heather Holm
Get Smarter: Shorewood Enterprise Funds Analysis
Every 3 months, property owners in Shorewood receive a bill from the city for utilities and services. Those utilities and services are: Recycling, Storm Water,
CLASS II E-BIKES: Parents, Policy and Policing
UPDATE: Shorewood residents take note, Council member Zerby reported on Apr. 22nd, 2024 that the Public Safety committee had discussed e-bikes and decided to let
Shorewood’s Disappearing Roads & Intersections
Roads, intersections, sidewalks and trails are slowly disappearing due to creeping vegetation and low hanging tree limbs. Some trimming was done in Fall and early
