Wastewater improvements got attention at the Oronoco City Council’s June 4 special meeting. “We’re the largest small town without a sewer service,” said councilman Skyler Breitenstein who hopes to correct the situation.
City Engineer Joe P
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"Where Olmsted County News Comes First"
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Thursday, June 20th, 2013
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New Casey’s General Store opens June 12, 2013
Mon, Jun 17th, 2013
Posted in Oronoco Business Announcements
Posted in Oronoco Business Announcements
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Ankeny, Iowa – Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (Casey’s) is pleased to announce that its new store in Oronoco, Minn., will now offer made-to-order submarine (sub) sandwiches beginning on June 12, 2013. The new store at 30 Energy Ln SW will employ 8 full-time and 9 part-time staff members to service the location and support the expanded food offerings. The store brings 17 jobs to the Oronoco area.
“Creating an economic impact, large or small, is important to improving the communities we serve,” said Michael Meyer, District Manager. “The resources needed for building this store and the jobs we added are some simple ways we can make a positive difference.”
“We are excited about the opportunity to continue to grow our stores to ensure top-notch service for our customers,” said Robert J. Myers, president and CEO of Casey’s. “Our customers have come to know Casey’s for our delicious homemade pizza and donuts, and our new made-to-order subs are an excellent addition to our menu.”
The new made-to-order subs include a variety of meat, cheese, vegetable and bread/wrap options. A grand opening has been set for June 14, 2013 and June 15, 2013.
About Casey’s General
Stores, Inc.
Headquartered in Ankeny, Iowa, Casey’s is the leading independently-owned convenience store chain in the Midwest and of one the largest in the country. Casey’s owns and operates more than 1,750 stores in 14 states. For more information, please visit caseys.com.
“Creating an economic impact, large or small, is important to improving the communities we serve,” said Michael Meyer, District Manager. “The resources needed for building this store and the jobs we added are some simple ways we can make a positive difference.”
“We are excited about the opportunity to continue to grow our stores to ensure top-notch service for our customers,” said Robert J. Myers, president and CEO of Casey’s. “Our customers have come to know Casey’s for our delicious homemade pizza and donuts, and our new made-to-order subs are an excellent addition to our menu.”
The new made-to-order subs include a variety of meat, cheese, vegetable and bread/wrap options. A grand opening has been set for June 14, 2013 and June 15, 2013.
About Casey’s General
Stores, Inc.
Headquartered in Ankeny, Iowa, Casey’s is the leading independently-owned convenience store chain in the Midwest and of one the largest in the country. Casey’s owns and operates more than 1,750 stores in 14 states. For more information, please visit caseys.com.
Oronoco talks TIF, CEDA and a potential city sewer
Mon, Jun 10th, 2013
Posted in Oronoco Government
Posted in Oronoco Government
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Road construction starting soon in Oronoco: City council gives tentative OK
Tue, May 28th, 2013
Posted in Oronoco Government
Posted in Oronoco Government
Oronoco residents can expect roadwork ahead, if the Minnesota legislature cooperates.
The city council gave conditional approval, at its May 21 meeting, for a project to rebuild more than five miles of county roads in the village.
Under the pl
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People’s Energy Cooperative to hold 76th Annual Meeting
Mon, May 13th, 2013
Posted in Oronoco Business Announcements
Posted in Oronoco Business Announcements
Oronoco, Minn. - People’s Energy Cooperative will hold its 76th annual meeting on Tuesday, May 21, at the Cooperative headquarters in Oronoco, Minn.
Members will have an opportunity to visit informational booths on CapX2020, member programs and
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Operation Round Up® donations totaling $20,604 granted to local organizations
Mon, May 13th, 2013
Posted in Oronoco Business Announcements
Posted in Oronoco Business Announcements
ORONOCO, MINN. - People’s Energy Cooperative’s Operation Round Up® Trust Board met on April 18 and elected to donate $20,604 to the following worthy organizations:
•$2,500, American Red Cross, Rochester, for disaster assistance in time of cr
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Letter about Energy Bill
Mon, Mar 25th, 2013
Posted in Oronoco Letters to the Editor
Posted in Oronoco Letters to the Editor
Letter about Energy Bill
To the Editor,
The Minnesota Legislature is considering several proposals that would negatively impact the members of People’s Energy Cooperative and cooperative members throughout the state.
Although we understand the
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Oronoco ready for Spring
Mon, Mar 25th, 2013
Posted in Oronoco Government
Posted in Oronoco Government
Oronoco City Council met March 19 on another cold and wintry day. Despite the weather, council members prepared for a number of spring and summer events.
Downtown Oronoco Gold Rush Days is scheduled for August 16-18. The event committee has been p
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Operation Round Up® grants $2,033 to the Minnesota Children’s Museum
Mon, Mar 11th, 2013
Posted in Oronoco Business Announcements
Posted in Oronoco Business Announcements
ORONOCO, MN - People’s Energy Cooperative’s Operation Round Up® Trust Board met on January 17 and donated $2033 to the Minnesota Children’s Museum of Rochester. The funds granted will be used to help support classroom programing.
The Operat
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CoBank’s “Sharing Success” Program matches People’s Energy Cooperative contribution
Mon, Feb 25th, 2013
Posted in Oronoco Business Announcements
Posted in Oronoco Business Announcements
ORONOCO, MN - As a cooperative, mission-based lender, CoBank’s commitment to rural America extends beyond financial services.
In 2012, CoBank created a $3 million charitable fund designed to benefit cooperatives and the charitable groups they su
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