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CITY OF HUGO: Disputes Metropolitan Council population forecast PAGE 2
Council sets public hearing for street project
Students have a tasty Thanksgiving Students from Oneka Elementary’s Extended-Day program share what their favorite Thanksgiving food is.
BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
HUGO — Residents who live within the boundaries of the proposed 2026 Bald Eagle Industrial Park street project may want to attend the public hearing, which has been scheduled for Monday, Dec. 15. The Bald Eagle Industrial Park street improvement project consists of full-depth pavement removal, paving, mill and overlay improvements, spot curb and gutter replacement, trail improvements, street lighting improvements and minor utility improvements. The project is proposed to include 130th Street N. (from Highway 61 to Fenway Boulevard and from Fenway Boulevard to Europa Trail N.); 140th Street N (from Highway 61 to Fenway Boulevard N.); Fenway Boulevard North (from 130th Street N. to 140th Street N.); Fenway Boulevard Court N. (from Fenway Boulevard N. to its eastern terminus; SEE STREET PROJECT, PAGE 5
Partnership highlights opportunities in skilled trade BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
Nearly 1,000 high school juniors and seniors across 13 school districts can gain a competitive advantage over their peers at the 916 Career and Tech Center located on the East Campus of Century College. The school offers a variety of programs, including: Information technology, animation and game design; entrepreneurship, travel and social media marketing; cosmetology; construction; welding; criminal justice and law enforcement; dental careers; emergency medical technician; medical careers series and more. “My goal for all my students, and I think our overall goal for 916 Career and Tech, is to let students come in, do some of this hands-on stuff they think they’re interested in, and then rule it out or pursue it,” said Dan Burton, the instructor for the Auto and Auto Body Careers program. SEE COLLISION, PAGE 14
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