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Orono offers natural beauty and more
Taking up a rather large portion of the northern shore of Lake Minnetonka, Orono offers a natural escape from the big city of Minneapolis, which lies only 15 miles west. Sixteen of the city’ s 24 square miles is land, with the rest being a water retreat for all to enjoy.
The city is home to around 8,100 people and a bustling business district named Navarre, which could see even more development in the near future.
One of the crown jewels of the City of Orono, is its police department, with Chief Correy Farniok at the helm. The department serves Orono, as well as the cities of Minnetonka Beach, Mound and Spring Park. In 2016, the department settled into newly constructed improvements to their home at Orono’ s City Hall. Orono is also in the process of creating a city-run fire department.
Adam Edwards heads up Orono’ s staff as the city administrator. More information about the city is available on its website at oronomn. gov. City hall can be reached at 952-249- 4600.
The Orono City Council meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7 p. m. at Orono City Hall, located at 2750 Kelley Parkway.
Elections for city council seats are held every two years.
Mayor Bob Tuneheim
City Councilors Alisa Benson Claire Berrett Steve Persian Jacqueline Ricks
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