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.

Some items from the Shorewood council meeting:   - 4th of July fireworks   - Annual deer harvest discussion   - Comprehensive Plan survey

Have you looked at your utility bill this past quarter?   Residents are stunned to find it’s costing more than $100 more per quarter or $400 more per year - never mind the city's 9% property tax increase!

The Excelsior Fire District's April 8th public meeting was so contentious the chair opened with a call for decorum.What followed was a 3-2 vote to terminate Fire Chief Curt Mackey.   Two members voted to retain him with more training. Shorewood's representative, Dustin Maddy, was one of them.

Are you prepared to take another tax increase?   After a 29.4% tax and services increase over the last 4 years, city finance director Jeanne Schmuck presented city council with a proposed 12% tax increase for 2027.

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.

Some items of interest from the Shorewood council meeting:   - Concern raised over utility bill increases   - Water Connection Program launch   - New hire process discussion

The healthy coyote population in the western suburbs reflects their adaptability in spite of environmental changes, housing developments, and evolving ecosystems.   Some people consider these mammals a sign of a balanced natural environment.   On the flip side, the coyote’s sinister wolf-like appearance,...

Aspens, known for brilliant shades of gold and yellow, create some of the most stunning fall foliage displays.   Anyone who enjoys the beauty of quaking aspens may be a fan of “Pando,” a massive clonal colony of a single male quaking aspen located in south-central Utah.

Most South Lake residents don’t know that the South Lake Minnetonka Police Department uses automated license-plate-reader across all four Joint Powers Agreement cities: Shorewood, Excelsior, Greenwood, and Tonka Bay.   Learn more about the uses, questions and concerns surrounding this technology.