OTHELLO – The Othello City Council unanimously approved rate increases to both solid waste rates and water utility rates during Monday’s regular meeting.
VENICE – The Venice City Council approved drafting a letter asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to rescind its permit for the Ocean Era aquaculture demonstration project Tuesday, but not before listening to Ocean Era project manager Dennis Peters clarify details about the project.
The permit for the waste discharge system was put on hold on March 24 by the EPA environmental appeals board.
Peters, executive director of Gulfstream Aquaculture, pointed out that the stay – set to expire June 1 – is part of an overall review of permits issued by the Trump administration that was undertaken by the Biden administration involving several agencies.
Albert Lea bar owner on the lam after defying COVID restrictions is arrested in Iowa
Albert Lea bar owner who defied COVID restrictions and has been on the lam is arrested in Iowa For nearly six weeks, Lisa Hanson has been in hiding after warrants were issued for her arrest in Albert Lea. April 29, 2021 6:16pm Text size Copy shortlink:
The Albert Lea business owner who defied state COVID-related restrictions at her wine and coffee bar and failed to show up for a bail hearing last month was arrested Thursday in Iowa.
Lisa Hanson, who was released late Thursday afternoon from jail after posting $2,000 bail, told the Star Tribune that she still plans to speak Saturday at a previously scheduled Stand for Liberty rally at an Albert Lea park.