Education Articles
A Threat to the Maple Forest: Asian Longhorned Beetle
According to the MnDNR, the Asian Longhorned Beetle (AHB) has not been detected in Minnesota to date, but is expected to affect our forests, particularly
Have Ash Trees? You Should Know This
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has been a concern in Minnesota since the late 2000s. EAB was confirmed in Ramsey County in 2009. The EAB guarantees
Save Yourself From the Neighbor’s Dangerous Tree
Everyone loves their trees, well, in most cases. But then there are the neighbor’s trees, which can present danger to your property. What are the
Growing the Mayor’s term; Downsizing the Commissions
The Mayor A reader may think this is old news, but it has a lasting effect on how votes count. At the February 8, 2014
SeeClickFix: Give it a try
SeeClickFix.com Have you tried it? NOTE: To access the links in this article, register for ClickFix and receive notifications of reports in your neighborhood. “SeeClickFix
The Benefits of Conifers
“Be attentive to any precautions around climate change, over-planted tree species and invasive pests that may impact your decisions. Don’t get too caught up in
Get Smarter: What it Means to be a “Plan A” City
Shorewood is a Plan A statutory city. Plan A is the most common type of city government in Minnesota. These cities operate with a weak
The Cost of Reclaiming City-Owned Right-of-Way
Above: A trail crossing sign covered by ROW overgrowth, first reported to ClickFix in 2021, remains overgrown in 2023.) The city has right-of-way (ROW) along
See and Be Seen: Traffic Visibility at Intersections
Read time approx. 2 min. Chances are that you have encountered more than one Shorewood intersection, where the sight lines are drastically restricted. There are
