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Orono Public Works Facility Tour

Even with the thunderstorm, there was an impressive turnout for our Orono Public Works Facility Tour. I, along with invested residents, got a behind-the-scenes look at the facility with city staff.

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Lemke Recap: LMVLMPA Candidate Forum

Last night was a great night. I had the honor of joining the Special Candidate Forum hosted by the League of Women Voters Lake Minnetonka Plymouth Area MN. Big thanks to LWVLMPA for putting it on and to everyone who submitted questions ahead of time—it’s clear Orono residents care deeply about their community.

We covered a lot of ground, and I wanted to share a quick recap of the topics we discussed:

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Marathon City Council Meeting

On April 14, 2025, I sat in on the Orono City Council meeting — all 4.5 hours of it! A few people jokingly asked if that marathon meeting made me second-guess running for office…

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Letters to the Editor

I make it a priority to stay informed about current events by reading the newspaper from front to back every day. Writing has always been a passion of mine, and I’m especially driven by the opportunity to raise awareness and share my perspectives on important issues. I regularly submit letters to the editor and am proud to have had several of my pieces published.

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