I think one of the most interesting statements for me over the years is “the city should pay for it or the city should do it.” I think it is interesting because all of us together are in the city. Recently a comment was made about the city’s snow. The citizen was complaining because the city was plowing the snow from the street onto the sidewalk. The … [Read more...] about Column: Whose Snow is it and Where Does It Go?
City of Morris
Kells sworn in as new Morris Police Officer
The Morris City Council welcomed two new employees at their meeting on December 14. New Morris Police Officer Korbin Kells was sworn into office and Trygg Sponheim was introduced as a new GreenCorps Service Member. City Attorney Aaron Jordan administered the Oath of Office to Kell after he was introduced by Police Chief Reggie Welle. Welle explained that Kell grew up in … [Read more...] about Kells sworn in as new Morris Police Officer
Emerald Ash Borer threatens the beauty of Morris
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is threatening the beauty of Minnesota cities. In April 2019 EAB was found 50 miles east of Morris in Sauk Centre. The beetle can travel one mile each year on its own. Conceivably, it would take 50 years to make it to Morri from Sauk Centre. However, the beetle has been moving around the state on firewood, according to the Minnesota Department of … [Read more...] about Emerald Ash Borer threatens the beauty of Morris
Morris transfers 250K of CARES Act funds to Stevens County
The City of Morris will be transferring $250,000 of the Federal CARES Act funds they received to Stevens County. The purpose of the transfer is to build up a fund the County has established to give out grants to county businesses, including businesses in Morris. “If we are not going to spend it,” City Manager Blaine Hill said. “Let’s give it back to the businesses so they … [Read more...] about Morris transfers 250K of CARES Act funds to Stevens County
