Track the 2026 Hummingbird Migration

Who doesn’t enjoy a hummingbird? These little creatures defy the odds as they migrate from Mexico to Canada, while entertaining bird watchers along the way. Track their progress courtesy of Hummingbird Central.

Excelsior Fire District Chief Mackey Terminated

The Excelsior Fire District Joint Powers Authority board convened over multiple sessions to review independent investigation reports and consider disciplinary action against Fire Chief Curt Mackey. On April 8, they voted 3–2 to terminate Chief Mackey, effective immediately.

Apr. 13, 2026 Shorewood Council Meeting 3 Minute Recap

The Shorewood council had some tough decisions to make at the Apr. 13 council meeting: - Whether to build an $813k Mill Street water main serving only 25 homes. -Whether to revoke an operating license for a massage business.

Mill Street Mire: Will You Pay for the Water Main?

Mill Street trail construction has started as part of a larger Hennepin County job. Shorewood owns a segment of the trail. As is now common with recent Shorewood projects, the council agreed it made sense to install the pipe. But, the real question remains: Who pays and when?

Death Debt & Taxes

$34.5M Debt! 117% Tax Increase! Shorewood is headed for a tsunami of debt. Based on city council’s approval of the 2026 Long-Term Financial Management and Capital Improvement Plans the city is continuing an unprecedented spending spree never seen before.

Robins, Hummingbirds & Eagles = 3 Things!

- Facts about robins - Hummingbird migration. Facts and map. - Eagle cam!

Help Save $55k Annually – Go Paperless!

It’s no surprise that eliminating paper, envelopes, printing, postage and resource time will reduce costs and provide funds for more useful projects. The same is true for Shorewood and you can help save the city at least $55k/year in taxpayer money by going paperless.

Surveillance Camera In The Bag

This article describes how a handful of vocal residents disrupted the existence of a Flock surveillance system they initially knew nothing about—and, once they understood it, firmly opposed.

Mar. 23, 2026 Shorewood Council Meeting 3 Minute Recap

We watch so you don’t have to. Fresh eyes on every meeting, sharper reporting, and fast analysis—plus the links you actually need when you want to dig deeper. Here are the simplified highlights of the council actions.

$4.0 Million! Give Us A Break Already

Upon hearing resident Barry Brown’s speech during the city council meeting of March 23, 2026 we requested Mr. Brown to provide his documentation to SCA for a follow-up story. Here’s what you need to know, in his words:

Shorewood Resident Calls for Fiscal Sanity

Long time Shorewood resident Greg Larson raises concerns about the significant amount of money Shorewood spends for engineering consultants. This topic will be discussed at a council work session at 6:00 on Monday, Mar. 23, at Shorewood City Hall.

Here We Go Again! Another $7.50M Engineering Cost

Based on Shorewood’s 2025 Long Range Financial Plan and 10 Year Capital Improvement Plan , over the next 6 years, the estimated charges from engineering firm Bolton & Menk are projected to total $7.5M. Or, Shorewood could hire four internal staff engineers and save taxpayers $600k per year.

Shorewood Citizen Advocates

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