2025 Rental Rates for Wahkon Community Hall  Return completed form along with fees to: Wahkon City Hall, 151 2nd St. E, PO Box 8, Wahkon, MN 56386  2025 Rental Application for Wahkon Community Hall

MILLE LACS COUNTY NEWS RELEASE December 2, 2024 Public Comment Sought for Mille Lacs County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan  Mille Lacs County has completed an updated draft of its Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) and is now seeking public feedback. Like all Minnesota counties, Mille Lacs County is vulnerable to a variety of natural hazards such as tornadoes, windstorms, severe winter storms, flooding, drought, and extreme temperatures, which can threaten the loss of life and property in the county. Planning for natural disasters minimizes the impact of events that can cause vast economic loss and personal hardship.  All county residents, as well as other interested agency or organizational stakeholders are strongly encouraged to review and offer feedback on the interactive website, PDF of the draft plan, and proposed local mitigation actions. The review and comment period is open for a period of 15 days through December 16, 2024. The public can access the plan using the following hyperlinks: Mille Lacs County HMP Website Homepage  (feedback form at the bottom of page)   Mille Lacs County Mitigation Action Charts  (feedback form at the bottom of page) The Mille Lacs County HMP is a multi-jurisdictional plan that covers Mille Lacs County, including all cities and townships within the county.  The Mille Lacs County HMP also incorporates the concerns and needs of other key stakeholders such as school districts and related agencies, organizations, or businesses participating in the planning process. Update of the plan has been under direction of Mille Lacs County Emergency Management in cooperation with U-Spatial at the University of Minnesota Duluth and representatives from county departments, city and township governments and other participating stakeholders.  Together, the planning team worked to identify cost-effective and sustainable actions to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk to human life or property from natural hazards. Examples include infrastructure projects for areas that experience repetitive flooding; construction of safe rooms in areas where residents and visitors are vulnerable to tornadoes and severe storm events; burying powerlines that may fail due to heavy snow, ice, or wind storms; ensuring timely emergency communication to the public through warning sirens and mass notification systems; and conducting outreach to increase public awareness of severe weather and personal preparedness.  Hazard mitigation planning helps Mille Lacs County and other jurisdictions protect their residents. Working with local communities through the process helps identify vulnerabilities and develop strategies to reduce or eliminate the effects of a potential hazard. In addition, increasing public awareness of natural disasters and encouraging personal preparedness helps to create a community that is resilient to disaster, and breaks the cycle of response and recovery. Updating the plan further allows Mille Lacs County and its jurisdictions to be eligible to apply for future FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant program funding for projects that help to reduce or eliminate the impacts of future natural hazard events. Community feedback is vital to the success of the plan. Mille Lacs County invites public review and feedback of the draft plan prior to submitting it to the State of Minnesota and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for review. Feedback may be provided via the online comment forms or directly to Mille Lacs County Emergency Management. Contact: Andy Beckstrom Mille Lacs County Emergency Management Director Phone:  (320) 983-8288 Email:  andy.beckstrom@millelacs.mn.gov Please scan the following QR code to go directly to the Mille Lacs County Hazard Mitigation Plan interactive website:

Special Meeting  Wahkon City Council Rescheduled Monthly Meeting  Tuesday, November 12, 2024 @ 6:00 PM   Mayor Ronda Bjornson has called for a special meeting of the Wahkon City Council as the regular monthly scheduled meeting falls on 11/11 Veterans Day Holiday Observed upon which no business can be conducted.  This special rescheduled monthly Wahkon City Council meeting is OPEN to the public and will be held in the Wahkon Community Hall located at 151 - 2nd Street E on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:00 pm.

11/25/2024 Special PC Mtg Notice/Agenda & 2 Public Hearing Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF WAHKON MILLE LACS COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Wahkon Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a hearing on Monday, November 25, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall located at 151 2nd St. E., Wahkon, Minnesota to consider and act upon a request for a Conditional Use Permit for the following: A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application for 251 Main Street to propose a change of use from commercial/residential to office/commercial. All interested persons are invited to attend these hearings and be heard or send written comments to Wahkon City Hall or email karrie@cityofwahkon.com . In addition, a staff report(s) will be made available at City Hall, typically one week before the scheduled meeting. City of Wahkon Zoning Administration Published: Mille Lacs Messenger 11/13/2024 Emailed MLM & others requesting meeting notifications 10/30/2024 CITY OF WAHKON MILLE LACS COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Wahkon Planning Commission will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, November 25, 2024, at Wahkon City Hall, 151 2nd Street East, Wahkon, MN, to conduct a public hearing. The purpose of the public hearing is to hear from staff and anyone else interested and to thereafter make a recommendation to the Wahkon City Council regarding an ordinance containing proposed amendments to the city’s zoning regulations related to cannabis and hemp businesses. Specifically, the proposed ordinance would establish certain regulations on such businesses in anticipation of their impending state licensure and establishment. Anyone desiring to be heard regarding the proposed ordinance may speak during the public hearing. A copy of the proposed ordinance will be available at City Hall approximately one week before the public hearing. By: Karrie Roeschlein, Clerk/Treasurer Published: Mille Lacs Messenger 11/13/2024 Emailed: MLM & others requesting meeting notifications 10/30/2024 CITY OF WAHKON PUBLIC NOTICE Special Planning Commission Meeting Monday, November 25, 2024 @ 6:00 P.M. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a special meeting of the City of Wahkon Planning Commission has been called to address the following agenda items: 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. APPROVE MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING (7/24/23) 5. AMENDMENT TO CITY’S ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING CANNABIS AND HEMP BUSINESSES (A) PUBLIC HEARING (B) DISCUSS/MAKE COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION 6. APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER AT 251 MAIN STREET (MILLE LACS COUNTY PINS 25-040-0830 AND 25-040-0840) (A) PUBLIC HEARING (B) DISCUSS/MAKE COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION 7. ADJOURNMENT The special meeting will be held on November 25, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in Wahkon City Hall located at 151 2nd Street E., Wahkon, MN 56386. Karrie Roeschlein, City Clerk/Treasurer • Notified Planning Commissioners 10/30/2024 • Posted 10/30/2024 at Wahkon City Hall & Wahkon Post Office • Emailed MLM & others requesting meeting notifications 10/30/2024

CITY OF WAHKON MILLE LACS COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Wahkon Planning Commission will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, November 25, 2024, at Wahkon City Hall, 151 2nd Street East, Wahkon, MN, to conduct a public hearing. The purpose of the public hearing is to hear from staff and anyone else interested and to thereafter make a recommendation to the Wahkon City Council regarding an ordinance containing proposed amendments to the city’s zoning regulations related to cannabis and hemp businesses. Specifically, the proposed ordinance would establish certain regulations on such businesses in anticipation of their impending state licensure and establishment. Anyone desiring to be heard regarding the proposed ordinance may speak during the public hearing. A copy of the proposed ordinance will be available at City Hall approximately one week before the public hearing. By: Karrie Roeschlein, Clerk/Treasurer Published: Mille Lacs Messenger 11/13/2024 Emailed: MLM & others requesting meeting notifications 10/30/2024 CITY OF WAHKON PUBLIC NOTICE Special Planning Commission Meeting Monday, November 25, 2024 @ 6:00 P.M. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a special meeting of the City of Wahkon Planning Commission has been called to address the following agenda items: 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. APPROVE MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING (7/24/23) 5. AMENDMENT TO CITY’S ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING CANNABIS AND HEMP BUSINESSES (A) PUBLIC HEARING (B) DISCUSS/MAKE COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION 6. APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER AT 251 MAIN STREET (MILLE LACS COUNTY PINS 25-040-0830 AND 25-040-0840) (A) PUBLIC HEARING (B) DISCUSS/MAKE COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION 7. ADJOURNMENT The special meeting will be held on November 25, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in Wahkon City Hall located at 151 2nd Street E., Wahkon, MN 56386. Karrie Roeschlein, City Clerk/Treasurer • Notified Planning Commissioners 10/30/2024 • Posted 10/30/2024 at Wahkon City Hall & Wahkon Post Office • Emailed MLM & others requesting meeting notifications 10/30/2024

Zoning Fees Public Hearing Notice @ 12/9/2024 Council Meeting   CITY OF WAHKON  MILLE LACS COUNTY, MINNESOTA  NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  Notice is hereby given that the Wahkon City Council will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, December 9, 2024, at Wahkon City Hall, 151 2nd Street East, Wahkon, MN, to conduct a public hearing. The purpose of the hearing is to review, hear from the public, and consider adopting an updated fee schedule for the City that would go into effect January 1, 2025. Persons wishing to express an opinion regarding this matter are invited to attend and provide comments at the hearing or to submit written comments prior to or at the hearing. A copy of the ordinance and the updated fee schedule can be obtained by contacting the City Clerk-Treasurer.  By: Karrie Roeschlein, Clerk/Treasurer  Published: Mille Lacs Messenger: 11/27/2024  Emailed: MLM & others requesting meeting notifications 10/30/2024

Wahkon W.A.V.E. presents HALLOWEEN PARTY Thursday, October 31th 5:00-7:00pm Tulibee Tavern Games - Treats - Crafts Tulibee Tavern is providing hot dogs, chips and cookies.

LOCAL EVENT: Wheelz & Squeelz Ride Sign up: www.pinkribbonriders.com  or FACEBOOK Tulibee Tavern, Wahkon 11am –check in Oct. 26th Ride What You Got: Led/ Non Led/ Trail Stops w/ Bra Hunt /prizes Costume Contest $200.00 Prize Decorated Machine Contest $100.00 Prize Top Fundraiser & Runner Up ~ Prizes $30 per person ~ Bag Lunch included After RIDE Party w/ food , music & more Register Online : pinkribbonriders.com

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The Wahkon City Council has called for a special meeting to address the following:  • Review & adopt 2025 General, 10% Charitable Gambling & Sewer Fund budgets  • Adopt resolution approving final 2024 tax levy collectible in 2025  This special meeting is OPEN to the public and will be held in the Wahkon Community Hall located at 151 - 2nd Street E.  Karrie Roeschlein  City Clerk/Treasurer   Posted 9/17/24 at the following locations: Wahkon City Hall  Wahkon Post Office  Wahkon Website  Emailed 9/17/24 to Council, MLM & others who have requested meeting notifications

CITY OF WAHKON: GENERAL ELECTION POLLING PLACE NOTICE: Tuesday, November 5th from 7 AM – 8 PM   CITY OF WAHKON  GENERAL ELECTION POLLING PLACE NOTICE  DATE: Tuesday, November 5th  LOCATION: Wahkon Community Hall  151 - 2nd Street E  Wahkon MN 56386  VOTING HOURS: 7 AM – 8 PM  VOTER OATH  I swear or affirm that I am at least 18 years old and a citizen of the United States; that I have maintained residence in Minnesota for 20 days immediately preceding the election and maintain residence at the address shown; that I am not under a guardianship in which the court order revokes my right to vote; that I have not been found by a court of law to be legally incompetent to vote, and that I have the right to vote because, if convicted of a felony, I am not currently incarcerated for that conviction; and that I am registered and have not already voted in the election. I understand that giving false information is a felony punishable by not more than five years imprisonment and a fine of not more than $10,000, or both.  Karrie Roeschlein  Clerk/Treasurer  Posted September 17, 2024: Wahkon City Hall, City Bulletin Board, City Website, Wahkon Post Office  204C.06 CONDUCT IN AND NEAR POLLING PLACES   Alert Number: I-081424-PSA  September 12, 2024  Just So You Know: False Claims of Hacked Voter Information Likely Intended to Sow Distrust of U.S. Elections

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held to address the adoption of provisions of the Minnesota Basic Code of Ordinances §§ 113.03-113.07 for Regulation of Peddlers and Solicitors, as well as addressing the adoption of the Findings of the Report of the Attorney General’s Working Group on the Regulation of Sexually Oriented Businesses. Hearing will be held on September 9, 2024 at 6:00 PM at Wahkon Community Hall located at the address noted above. All interested parties are invited to attend. Karrie Roeschlein City Clerk/Treasurer August 30, 2024: Posted @ City Hall Bulletin Board, City Website & Wahkon Post Office Emailed to Council, MLM & others requesting meeting notifications