A proposal to send Shorewood Mayor Jennifer Labadie to Washington D.C. at city expense has raised questions from other council members regarding the necessity, purpose and value of that trip.

The Shorewood City Council voted to authorize travel to Washington D.C. by Mayor Jennifer Labadie, contingent on funding provided from a private lobbying group, Minnesota Transportation Alliance (MTA).   That decision is a mistake and that money should be refused.

Upon hearing resident Barry Brown’s 3 minute speech during the city council meeting of August 25, 2025 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’s disappearing roads, intersections and traffic signs continue. This year, there are some repeaters and some newbies.

To increase transparency and resident education, below is a quick summary of the Shorewood City Council meeting of August 11, 2025.

To increase transparency and resident education, below is a quick summary of the Shorewood City Council meeting of August 25, 2025.

Guest Column by Dale Newberg. Dale is a longtime Shorewood resident. The opinions expressed here are solely his own.

Here are three, quick, informative articles for readers this week.

In 4 short years since 2022 Shorewood’s Administrative budget has increase $314,670 or 35.19% to a whopping $1,208,620 in 2025.   The city’s debt has more than tripled in the last 7 years.   Continuing on this spending spree will drive long-term residents and retirees out of the city.

Here are three new, quick and informative articles for readers this week.