Tracy Hodel

Water Levels Are Low in The St. Cloud Area; What That Means Going Forward
Water Levels Are Low in The St. Cloud Area; What That Means Going Forward
Water Levels Are Low in The St. Cloud Area; What That Means Going Forward
The lack of snow and rain this winter has put Central Minnesota in an unusual situation in March. St. Cloud Public Services Director Tracy Hodel joined me on WJON. She explains typically March-May is when they see the highest flow/production from the Mississippi River but right now they are at 20% below average for this time of year.
Next Steps If Drought Worsens in St. Cloud
Next Steps If Drought Worsens in St. Cloud
Next Steps If Drought Worsens in St. Cloud
The rain in the city of St. Cloud over the past couple of days has helped but drought conditions continue to be a factor in the city. St. Cloud Public Services Director Tracy Hodel joined me on WJON. She indicates there are no current watering restrictions in the city but she encourages residents to conserve water where they can.
Best Time of Day to Water Lawn in St. Cloud
Best Time of Day to Water Lawn in St. Cloud
Best Time of Day to Water Lawn in St. Cloud
The drought in Central Minnesota has added stress to our lawns. St. Cloud Public Services Director Tracy Hodel indicates there are better times of day than others to water lawns. She says you don't want to be watering lawns in the middle of the day during the warmest part of the day due to evaporation.
St. Cloud Pot Hole and Flood Preparation Update
St. Cloud Pot Hole and Flood Preparation Update
St. Cloud Pot Hole and Flood Preparation Update
The City of St. Cloud has been working on filling pot holes this week. That according to St. Cloud Public Services Director Tracy Hodel. She says they've been using a combination of cold mix and heated up mix to fill these pot holes the best they can. Hodel acknowledges these patches aren't likely to hold for long due to the freeze, thaw cycle, we're in.
Snow Events Causing Challenges for St. Cloud Public Works Budget
Snow Events Causing Challenges for St. Cloud Public Works Budget
Snow Events Causing Challenges for St. Cloud Public Works Budget
Two large snow events in December, one in January, this week's snow event and a few smaller ones scattered throughout the winter have consequences for the St. Cloud Public Works department budget. St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis and St. Cloud Public Services Director Tracy Hodel joined me on WJON.

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