'State of Cities' highlights housing needs, infrastructure projects

'State of Cities' highlights housing needs, infrastructure projects

PROCTOR — Hermantown, Proctor and Rice Lake mayors shared updates on their communities' progress and challenges, as well as opportunities to grow the economy regionwide, during their annual "State of the Cities" luncheon Thursday. “We have seen increased investment in infrastructure, new business openings and continued progress in economic development,” Hermantown Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kim Parmeter said at the Black Woods Ev…

20th Annual State of Cities Luncheon

PROCTOR, Minn. — Over 100 people attended the 20th Annual State of Cities luncheon, hosted by the Hermantown Area Chamber of Commerce. Business leaders got the chance to hear from the mayors Proctor, Hermantown, and Rice Lake. In total, they represent 18 thousand residents. There were discussions surrounding what’s new, exciting, and what’s in store for the season’s legislative session. In addition, they were able to share successes the year bro…