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  1. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Dave Selvig dave.selvig@apgecm.com

    Orono approves preliminary tax levy as property values rise (opens the original)

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    The Orono City Council adopted the 2027 preliminary tax levy and the preliminary general fund budget at its meeting on Monday night, including a tax levy increase from 16.414 percent to 16.991 percent. Property taxes will rise from between 5.35 percent and 5.88 percent, depending on the value of the property. The market value of residential properties increased 1.73 percent in the past year. The median home value in Orono in 2026 was $1,129,600. Property taxes make up 61 percent of the 2027 budg

  2. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Dave Selvig dave.selvig@apgecm.com

    Long Lake sets preliminary tax levy hike at 2.44 pct (opens the original)

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    Long Lake residents will see an small increase in the tax rate in 2027. According to the 2027 preliminary budget unveiled at the Long Lake City Council meeting on Sept. 15, the rate will increase a maximum of 2.44 percent to a rate of 36.47 percent. Last year’s figure was 34.03 percent. The final budget will be presented and approved later this year. A 15.5 percent increase in insurance premiums for city staff is among the primary reasons for the increase. The council discussed various ways of

  3. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · Dave Selvig dave.selvig@apgecm.com

    Orono council moves public comments earlier in meetings (opens the original)

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    Orono residents will no longer have to wait very long to be heard at city council meetings. City council member Alisa Benson proposed moving the public comment portion of council meeting up earlier in the agenda during the Sept. 14 gathering, citing “respect for residents’ time.” Benson said she looked at the agendas of 10 neighboring cities and found that eight allow for public comments earlier in meetings and ahead of any presentations. “Putting residents first,” was Benson’s prima

  4. Article · Sep 23, 2026 · Dave Selvig dave.selvig@apgecm.com

    Orono schools on track to meet enrollment projections (opens the original)

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    Orono Public Schools opened the new year with “healthy, strong enrollment.” School board member Todd Madson said enrollment, not including the Discovery Center sits at 2,981. “(We’re) on track with projections,” Madson said during the Sept. 14 school board meeting. “(It’s) a healthy, strong enrollment.” Classes began in the district on Sept. 1. A handful of other topics were discussed during the meeting. The board approved a bid for Discovery Center Kitchen Remodel Project. Seven

  5. Article · Sep 11, 2026 · Dave Selvig dave.selvig@apgecm.com

    Maple Plain appoints Pearson to council vacancy (opens the original)

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    Nathan Pearson has been appointed to the Maple Plain City Council, following the resignation of Connie Francis. The council held interviews in August with interested residents about filling the vacancy, which runs through the end of the year. Pearson was eventually chosen for the position and took the oath of office at the Monday, Aug. 24, city council meeting. After being sworn in, Pearson sat alongside the council for the remainder of the monthly gathering. Francis had been on the council sinc

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