City Hall
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City Hall is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays* from 9:00AM - 4:30PM (closed for lunch)**. We are located at 8099 County Highway 61. Our phone number is (218)372-3733.
*office is closed for all Federal Holidays **Subject to change |
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Weekly News Article
For the week of November 11th
Hello All, Well, I hope everyone got their 30-point buck or at least had a good weekend. The traffic was nuts on Friday. On Saturday the WRFD got called out and had four runs in a row. Please slow down a little at dusk. You never know when that ice can sneak up on you. Wet roads and cooling temps can mess with traction. Welcome to winter driving.
News from City Hall: The State of Minnesota is raising the service connection fee from 53 cents a month to 81 cents a month for each person who pays a water bill in Minnesota. So, if you pay for water utilities, your bill will go up 28 cents beginning January 1, 2020. This is not only for Willow River, but for every city in Minnesota. Daryl Poslusny has resigned from the Willow River City Council. Kevin McGreanor has been appointed to fill the rest of his time on the council. There will be a primary election coming up in March. I’ll have more information on that next week.
Ms. Cadotte at the school sent me some news. Thank you to her for the information. November 15, Willow River's Education Association is hosting Ben Mikaelsen for a community presentation starting at 6:00pm in the Willow River School Auditorium. The community can join us for a soup dinner starting at 4:30pm. Ben is the author of many young adult fiction novels including Touching Spirit Bear, which all 7th graders read at WRHS. November 27 is an Early Release Day, November 28-29 there is No School for Thanksgiving, December 20 is an Early Release Day, December 23-Jan 1 there is No School for Christmas Break, January 17 is an Early Release Day, January 20 there is No School for Martin Luther King Day.
The Rebels Football played Paynesville in North Branch on Friday, November 8, 2019. The final score was 56-8 with Paynesville winning the game. Congratulations Rebels on a season well played.
The Gobble Wobble will be held again this Thanksgiving Day starting at 9 am. Registration starts at 8:30 at the Willow River Fire Hall. This 5K fun run/walk is a great way to get exercise before you eat all those vittles. You may pick up registration forms at Willow River Lumber, the Happy Scissors, and City Hall. You may get more information by looking on facebook, by calling 218-372-8222, or email: mbreegge@msn.com. The proceeds go to the WRFD.
The Willow River Fire & EMS Fall Gun Raffle will be Saturday, November 23, 2019 at the Squirrel Cage Bar starting at 6 pm. Raffle tickets are available from members of the department as well as at local businesses. The raffle tickets are $5 each and you need not be present to win. The big drawing will be held at 9 pm and there will be other games and activities beginning at 6 pm. Come out and join the fun.
The Sturgeon Lake Fire Department will be hosting a Turkey Bingo on November 22, 2019 at Doc’s Bar and Grill in the Pavilion. The fun will begin at 6pm. Everyone will have a great time yelling bingo. Come join the fun and support a great cause.
St. Mary’s Church Annual Bazaar and Bake Sale will be Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. If you would like to donate for the chance book prizes, or for an application please contact the church office at 218-372-2384. Items may be brought to the parish office during office hours. There will be tables available for $25.00 each for those interested in selling their hand crafted items etc. St. Mary’s is looking for an individual or a group to lead music at the 8:30 am Mass at St. Mary's every 2nd Sunday of the month, December through May. Contact Micki (218)273-6212. Ladies of the community, please join us at St Mary’s for a fun afternoon painting with the “Happy Painter”. Even if you’ve never painted before. The painting will be a winter church scene of St. Mary’s. $30 for materials to paint a winter church scene. Register on forms in ML and WR churches. Thursday Nov 21, 1-3 pm, at St. Mary’s Center in Willow River. There is 25 maximum people allowed at this class. Don’t wait to register. The Knights of Columbus meeting will be held November 24. The meeting will be at St. Isidore’s Church with Rosary at 6:30 pm. The meeting to follow at 7:00 pm. For additional information, please contact Dale Riihiluoma at 218-389-6418. To learn more about the Legion of Mary membership, contact Nancy Klejeski at 218-372-4119. Meetings every Thursday at 9:30 am at St. Mary’s Center. On Wednesday, November 6, 13, 20, and 27th there will be Eucharistic Adoration from 1-6 pm at St. Mary’s Church. On Thursday, November 28, 2019 there will be Mass at St. Mary’s for Thanksgiving Day at 7:45 am. There will be no Mass at 8:00 am on Friday at Holy Angels.
If you have any news to share, please email me at kbennetthaus@gmail.com or call 372-3562. Kathi B
Hello All, Well, I hope everyone got their 30-point buck or at least had a good weekend. The traffic was nuts on Friday. On Saturday the WRFD got called out and had four runs in a row. Please slow down a little at dusk. You never know when that ice can sneak up on you. Wet roads and cooling temps can mess with traction. Welcome to winter driving.
News from City Hall: The State of Minnesota is raising the service connection fee from 53 cents a month to 81 cents a month for each person who pays a water bill in Minnesota. So, if you pay for water utilities, your bill will go up 28 cents beginning January 1, 2020. This is not only for Willow River, but for every city in Minnesota. Daryl Poslusny has resigned from the Willow River City Council. Kevin McGreanor has been appointed to fill the rest of his time on the council. There will be a primary election coming up in March. I’ll have more information on that next week.
Ms. Cadotte at the school sent me some news. Thank you to her for the information. November 15, Willow River's Education Association is hosting Ben Mikaelsen for a community presentation starting at 6:00pm in the Willow River School Auditorium. The community can join us for a soup dinner starting at 4:30pm. Ben is the author of many young adult fiction novels including Touching Spirit Bear, which all 7th graders read at WRHS. November 27 is an Early Release Day, November 28-29 there is No School for Thanksgiving, December 20 is an Early Release Day, December 23-Jan 1 there is No School for Christmas Break, January 17 is an Early Release Day, January 20 there is No School for Martin Luther King Day.
The Rebels Football played Paynesville in North Branch on Friday, November 8, 2019. The final score was 56-8 with Paynesville winning the game. Congratulations Rebels on a season well played.
The Gobble Wobble will be held again this Thanksgiving Day starting at 9 am. Registration starts at 8:30 at the Willow River Fire Hall. This 5K fun run/walk is a great way to get exercise before you eat all those vittles. You may pick up registration forms at Willow River Lumber, the Happy Scissors, and City Hall. You may get more information by looking on facebook, by calling 218-372-8222, or email: mbreegge@msn.com. The proceeds go to the WRFD.
The Willow River Fire & EMS Fall Gun Raffle will be Saturday, November 23, 2019 at the Squirrel Cage Bar starting at 6 pm. Raffle tickets are available from members of the department as well as at local businesses. The raffle tickets are $5 each and you need not be present to win. The big drawing will be held at 9 pm and there will be other games and activities beginning at 6 pm. Come out and join the fun.
The Sturgeon Lake Fire Department will be hosting a Turkey Bingo on November 22, 2019 at Doc’s Bar and Grill in the Pavilion. The fun will begin at 6pm. Everyone will have a great time yelling bingo. Come join the fun and support a great cause.
St. Mary’s Church Annual Bazaar and Bake Sale will be Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. If you would like to donate for the chance book prizes, or for an application please contact the church office at 218-372-2384. Items may be brought to the parish office during office hours. There will be tables available for $25.00 each for those interested in selling their hand crafted items etc. St. Mary’s is looking for an individual or a group to lead music at the 8:30 am Mass at St. Mary's every 2nd Sunday of the month, December through May. Contact Micki (218)273-6212. Ladies of the community, please join us at St Mary’s for a fun afternoon painting with the “Happy Painter”. Even if you’ve never painted before. The painting will be a winter church scene of St. Mary’s. $30 for materials to paint a winter church scene. Register on forms in ML and WR churches. Thursday Nov 21, 1-3 pm, at St. Mary’s Center in Willow River. There is 25 maximum people allowed at this class. Don’t wait to register. The Knights of Columbus meeting will be held November 24. The meeting will be at St. Isidore’s Church with Rosary at 6:30 pm. The meeting to follow at 7:00 pm. For additional information, please contact Dale Riihiluoma at 218-389-6418. To learn more about the Legion of Mary membership, contact Nancy Klejeski at 218-372-4119. Meetings every Thursday at 9:30 am at St. Mary’s Center. On Wednesday, November 6, 13, 20, and 27th there will be Eucharistic Adoration from 1-6 pm at St. Mary’s Church. On Thursday, November 28, 2019 there will be Mass at St. Mary’s for Thanksgiving Day at 7:45 am. There will be no Mass at 8:00 am on Friday at Holy Angels.
If you have any news to share, please email me at kbennetthaus@gmail.com or call 372-3562. Kathi B
Upcoming Events
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Bake Sale and Taco lunch
Saturday, November 16, 2019 10 AM - 2 PM Taco with all the fixings, dessert and beverage $7 Willow River Presbyterian Church 8111 County Highway 61 Proceeds will help area youth go to camp. |
Fun with Santa Saturday, December 14th Willow River School Cafeteria 9 AM - noon Crafts, breakfast, bake sale, cherry bowl, drawings, games and more. Sponsored by the Willow River Community Club |
Senior Dining
Thursdays at noon
Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency, Inc. is in charge of providing the delicious meals. A one-time registration is necessary to participate. Call 1-800-662-5711 ext 6899 to register. To receive a lunch, call the Moose Lake Kitchen at (218)485-4937 no later than 8 am on Thursday and lunch will be delivered shortly before noon. Served at the Kettle River Township Hall. 77594 County Hwy 61, Willow River. A contribution of $4 is asked for each meal.
*Menus are posted at the Willow River Post Office and LuLu's Laundromat. They are also published in the Star Gazette and the Evergreen.
Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency, Inc. is in charge of providing the delicious meals. A one-time registration is necessary to participate. Call 1-800-662-5711 ext 6899 to register. To receive a lunch, call the Moose Lake Kitchen at (218)485-4937 no later than 8 am on Thursday and lunch will be delivered shortly before noon. Served at the Kettle River Township Hall. 77594 County Hwy 61, Willow River. A contribution of $4 is asked for each meal.
*Menus are posted at the Willow River Post Office and LuLu's Laundromat. They are also published in the Star Gazette and the Evergreen.
City of Willow River8099 County Hwy 61
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