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

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc. October 2024 Newsletter   Lakes & Pines CAC, Inc. Partnering to End Poverty  Mission Statement: To build prosperous communities by serving local families and individuals in their pursuit of self-reliance.

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

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

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

WAHKON DAYS SCHEDULE 2024 ATTENTION, ATTENTION WE HAVE A CHANGE! Due to some technical difficulties Century 21 will not be putting Lucky Lure Clues on there Facebook Page. The clues will be found on Wahkon W.A.V.E Facebook Page at 5:00 pm! Lucky Lure Treasure Hunt – August 14th-18th Clues Posted at the Ellen Ruth starting at 5:00pm on Wedneaday. Additional clues added at 10:00am and 5:00pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The Final Clue at 10:00am Sunday. Hunt ends when the Lucky Lure is found or 2:00pm on Sunday if unfound. Prize for finding Lure $250.00 without a button or $500.00 with a Wahkon Days Button. Prize will be awarded at the W.A.V.E. Picnic at Sunset Pier at the City Park. Friday – August 16th • 6:00pm – 9:00pm – Vendors and Food Trucks • 7:00pm (line up at 6:00pm, 1st St. W) – one to four wheel non street legal parade. Decorate your Golf cart, Side by Side, 4 Wheeler, 3 Wheeler, Lawn Mower, Bar Stool, Bike or Unicycle. • 7:30pm – Tim Sigler Band – Ain't Going Down sponsored by and performing at the Tulibee Tavern for Wahkon Days Street Dance. Saturday – August 17th • 10:00am – 4:00pm – Arts, Craft & Vendor Fair • 10:00am – 9:00pm – Food Trucks • 10:00am – 8:00pm – Kids Bounce Houses and Trolley. • 10:00am – WAVE Cribbage Tournament. Registration at 9:30am in banquet room of the Tulibee Tavern – $10 per team. Can come as single but will need a partner to play. • 10:00am – 2:00pm – DNR Wall of Shame – Turn In Poachers (TIP-MN), Inc. • 10:00am – 3:00pm – Kids' Games, Bottle Booth, Treat Trot, Country Store – Sacred Heart Church Parking Lot • 11:00am – 3:00pm – BINGO, Brats and Beer – Sacred Heart Church • 12:00pm – MLHS Hospice Spirit of the Wings at the Ellen Ruth is a significant annual fundraiser event hosted by Mille Lacs Health System. This event not only supports the hospice program but also provides a heartfelt way for local families to honor their loved ones who have passed away. • 12:00pm – 8:00pm – Pie Social at Wahkon Presbyterian Church (closed at 4pm: Reopens after parade) • 1:30pm – 3:30pm – Live Music by Bill Campbell • 2:00pm – Kids Coin Hunt • 6:00pm – Grand Parade (line up at 5 pm, 1st St. W) – Main Street • 7:00pm – Button Drawings by City Hall • 8:00pm – Jonah and the Whales – sponsored by and performing outside of Mugg’s. Bring your lawn chair. Sunday – August 18th • 11:00am – 12:00pm – Kids Fishing Contest (ages 5-12 years) – fishing poles and bait provided - Sunset Pier at the City Park. • 11:00am – 12:00pm – Games for kids 4 and under • 11:30am – 12:30pm W.A.V.E FREE Picnic at City Park • 12:00pm – Fishing Contest Winners Awarded and Kids Raffles. • 12:00pm – Lucky Lure Treasure Hunt Prize Awarded to the Winner

Wahkon community invited to learn about future Highway 27 project on Aug. 20 BAXTER, Minn. –The Minnesota Department of Transportation invites the community to learn about plans to reconstruct and improve Highway 27 through Wahkon, Mille Lacs County, at a project open house on Tuesday, Aug. 20. The open house will take place from 5–7 p.m. at the Wahkon City/Community Hall, 151 Second Street East in Wahkon. Guests will have the opportunity to learn about the project, view design layouts, and provide feedback on proposed landscaping and street furniture within the boulevard. To better fit individual schedules, the event is drop-in style—guests may arrive and leave at their convenience. The project is currently in the design phase and is scheduled for construction in 2026. Work for the estimated $2.1 million project includes: Reconstruct the road surface Install curb and gutter and add underground storm sewer Add or update sidewalks and pedestrian approaches Add bike lanes along both sides of road Landscape and install aesthetics to enhance the downtown boulevard When complete, travelers will benefit from a new, smoother road surface; updated stormwater drainage; enhanced downtown look and feel with city landscaping and aesthetics; and improved motorist and pedestrian safety. For more information, visit the project web page: www.mndot.gov/d3/projects/wahkon . MnDOT invites and encourages participation by all. If you need an ASL, foreign language interpreter or other reasonable accommodation, or need documents in an alternative format (such as braille or large print), please email your request to Janet Miller at ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us or call 651-366-4720. For real-time travel information anywhere in Minnesota, visit 511mn.org or get the free smartphone app at Google Play or the App Store . # # # Highway 27 Wahkon project location map     LeAnn Goltz Public Affairs/Communications   District 3 – Baxter/St. Cloud 7694 Industrial Park RoadBaxter, MN 56425 218-232-6753