Public Hearing: CITY OF HACKENSACKPUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Hackensack City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 13, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the Hackensack Community Center, located at 310 Lake Avenue East, Hackensack, Minnesota. The purpose of the hearing is to: Consider adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-1, an ordinance regulating the operation of cannabis businesses within the City of Hackensack. Receive public input regarding a proposed water use rate increase. All interested persons are encouraged to attend and provide comments. Written comments may also be submitted to Hackensack City Hall prior to the hearing. By Order of the City CouncilCity of Hackensack /s/ Trista OlanderCity Clerk Treasurer

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Mayor for a Day

What would our cities look like if kids were in charge?

The Mayor for a Day Essay Contest is back to find out!

To enter, fourth, fifth, and sixth graders can answer the prompt, “What would you do if you were mayor for a day?” for a chance to win $100 and recognition in Minnesota Cities magazine.

The deadline for submissions is Dec. 12. Students and parents/guardians can submit essays via an online form, a PDF email attachment, or through the mail. Winners only will be notified in early January. Some cities may provide additional local recognition for participants.

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How can you submit your essays?

There are three ways to send us your students’ essays.

  • Submit online – students can enter their essays into this online form and submit them directly.
  • Print and mail it – you can print this document for students to handwrite their essays and then mail them in to 145 University Ave. W, Saint Paul, MN 55103.
  • Email as an attachment – students can type their essays into the fillable PDF, save the document, and then email the finalized PDF to [email protected].

What does a mayor do anyway? Find out more!

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