The following statement was issued this afternoon by Hibbing Mayor Rick Wolff, President of the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities.
CGMC policy analyst examines complexity, depth of state’s budget problems
In an op-ed column printed in several greater Minnesota newspapers, CGMC senior policy analyst Steve Peterson takes a hard look at the state’s budget woes and urges candidates for governor to come forward with detailed solutions. Steve also points readers to CGMC’s MyMNBudget.com project, an online budget tool that provides everyday Minnesotans with the tools to balance the state’s budget and the information to understand the budget deficit’s full complexity.
New Ulm Oktoberfest
[ October 1, 2010 6:00 pm to October 2, 2010 1:00 am. October 2, 2010 11:00 am to October 3, 2010 1:00 am. October 8, 2010; 1:00 am; October 9, 2010 11:00 am to October 10, 2010 1:00 am. ] This traditional festival is modeled after one of the world’s largest celebrations held each year since 1810 in Munich, Germany. New Ulm’s version takes place during the first two weekends of October, Oct. 1-2 and Oct. 8-9. The fun begins Friday evenings and continues all day Saturday at the Holiday Inn, with a full schedule [...]
Mayors release comprehensive online budget tool at MyMNBudget.com, urge governor candidates to put forth detailed plans
With the state facing a $5.8 billion deficit, Minnesotans deserve detailed answers on how candidates for governor will close the budget gap, said the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) and St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman today at a press event as they unveiled a new website that will allow candidates and everyday Minnesotans to do precisely that.
Alexandria “Support Our Troops” Fundraiser
[ September 11, 2010; ] A “Support Our Troops” silent auction will be held in conjunction with a naming ceremony for the Alexandria VA outreach clinic on Sept. 11, 2010. The silent auction will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Fat Daddy’s Bar & Grill, 115 30th Ave. E., with lunch being served from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The naming ceremony is at 1:00 p.m. at the Alexandria VA clinic, 515 22nd Ave. E. The event is sponsored by the American Legion Post 87 and members of the Alexandria community.
Worthington King Turkey Day
[ September 18, 2010; 4:00 pm; ] Where else can you find race teams herding their star “athletes”—wild racing turkeys—down main street? The Great Gobbler Gallop is part of Worthington’s fall festival, going on its 71st year. King Turkey Day always falls on the second Saturday after Labor Day, which will be September 18 this year. This will be the 38th year [...]
New Ulm Riverblast and Flotilla
[ September 3, 2010 5:00 pm to September 4, 2010 12:30 am. September 4, 2010 11:00 am to September 5, 2010 12:30 am. ] Celebrate the Minnesota River at a themed cultural event at the river’s edge in New Ulm. The event will be held September 3-4 and features music, good food, refreshments, fishing, river rides, and games, as well as a run/walk and guided bicycle tour. A highlight on Saturday is the “Flotilla on the River Water Parade” with entries [...]
