In the News
February 17, 2025 - Laker & Pioneer: Cities, fire departments look to cool simmering tensions
December 29, 2024 - Star Tribune: Orono’s new elected leaders promised to end turmoil. They’ll soon be put to the test
November 19, 2024 - KARE11: Incoming City of Orono leadership looks to mend ties with City of Long Lake
November 13, 2024 - Star Tribune: Orono City Council member resigns, leading to more political turnover
November 6, 2024 - Star Tribune: West metro elections: Orono mayoral challenger wins in race that drew big money
October 15, 2024 - Laker & Pioneer: LTE: Persian is the right fit for Orono council
October 14, 2024 - Laker & Pioneer: LTE: Walsh and his abusive behavior have to go
October 1, 2024 - Star Tribune: Four Former Orono Mayors ask voters to "straighten out this mess" on November 5th
September 23, 2024 - Orono mayor’s race draws big dollars, political drama
September 16, 2024 - Laker & Pioneer: LTE: Tunheim has proven to be effective leader
September 10, 2024 - Laker & Pioneer: LTE: Tunheim is right choice for Orono mayor
August 21, 2024 - Star Tribune: Woodbury wants to expand its Fire Department, but applicants are in short supply
July 29, 2024 - Star Tribune: Winner of the award for friction: Orono
July 29, 2024 - Laker & Pioneer: Orono ordered to pay nearly $82K to Long Lake
June 17, 2024 - Laker & Pioneer: Orono to assume responsibility for most of Navarre area in July
June 10, 2024 - Laker & Pioneer: Fire services take center stage at Long Lake forum
June 10, 2024 - Laker & Pioneer: LTE: Resident concerned with Orono’s fire services path
June 4, 2024 - KSTP: Long Lake Fire Department To provide water response this summer, amid dispute with Orono
May 21, 2024 - Former mayors file as ‘friend of the court’ against Orono
May 6, 2024 - Laker Pioneer: Orono appeals court orders, gets fire department ID number
April 8, 2024 - KARE11: Judge: Orono in contempt of court over fire department feud, again
April 8, 2024 - Laker Pioneer: LTE: Orono is becoming an embarrassment to region
April 8, 2024 - Laker Pioneer: LTE: Time for voters to elect new leadership in Orono
April 1, 2024 - FIREHOUSE: Orono, MN, Found in Contempt for Recruiting Firefighters
April 1, 2024 - Laker Pioneer: Orono's fire department efforts garner 2nd contempt ruling
March 30, 2024 - Star Tribune: For second time, Orono found in contempt of court over Long Lake firefighter recruitment
March 26, 2024 - Laker Pioneer: LTE: Orono mayor silences city residents at meetings
March 25, 2024 - Laker Pioneer: Orono moves forward with temporary fire station
March 25, 2024 - Laker Pioneer: LTE: Orono needs to elect a new mayor this year
March 18, 2024 - Laker Pioneer: LTE: Why Does Orono council need to discuss civility?
February 12, 2024 - Laker Pioneer: LTE: Firefighters not responding to emergency is appalling
December 4, 2023 - Laker Pioneer: District judge finds Orono in contempt
November 29, 2023 - FOX 9: Orono found in contempt of court in legal battle
November 27, 2023 - KSTP: Judge rules Orono violated court order in fire department battle
November 22, 2023 - Star Tribune: Orono found in contempt of court after proceeding with fire department plans
November 7, 2023 - Laker Pioneer: LTE: Orono mayor’s actions, statements out of line
November 6, 2023 - Laker Pioneer: Orono alleges Long Lake leaders creating hostile work environment for firefighters
November 1, 2023 - Laker Pioneer: LTE: Orono spending a lot to build fire department
November 1, 2023 - Laker Pioneer: LTE: Orono mayor pushes back on lawsuit accusations
October 23, 2023 - Laker Pioneer: Long Lake accuses Orono of violating court order
October 19, 2023 - Star Tribune: Readers Write: The Mayor of Orono, No Way to Run a City
October 13, 2023 - Star Tribune: Long Lake firefighter claims Orono mayor threatened him with lawsuit
September 23, 2023 - Laker Pioneer: LTE: Why does Orono want its own fire department?
September 11, 2023 - Laker Pioneer: LTE: How will Orono spend public safety grant?
September 5, 2023 - Laker Pioneer: LTE: City of Orono spending spree is just beginning
July 31, 2023 - Laker Pioneer: Orono seeks temporary site for fire department
July 24, 2023 - Laker Pioneer: Long Lake approves fire services crew pilot program
July 24, 2023 - Laker Pioneer: Judge presses pause on Orono fire services move
July 18, 2023 - Star Tribune: Judge's injunction could slow Orono fire department effort
July 15, 2023 - KSTP: Judge temporarily sides with Long Lake in lawsuit against Orono over future of fire department
July 6, 2023 - Laker Pioneer: “Orono notifies Long Lake of reduction of fire service”
June 26, 2023 - KSTP: “Long Lake sues Orono over future of fire department”
June 23, 2023 - Fox 9: “Long Lake sues Orono over emergency services, fire department usage”
June 23, 2023 - Star Tribune: “Long Lake sues to block Orono fire department”
June 20, 2023 - Laker Pioneer: “Letter to the Editor: Fire department changes should be reconsidered”
June 19, 2023 - Laker Pioneer: “Long Lake disputes fire response times cited by Orono”
June 14, 2023 - Laker Pioneer: “Orono officially blazes own trail with fire department”
June 13, 2023 - Star Tribune: “Orono votes to break from Long Lake Fire Department”
June 13, 2023 - Laker Pioneer: “Long Lake seeks new partner for fire services”
June 7, 2023 - Four former Orono Mayors Challenge current City Council taxation issues in letter sent to residents this week
June 6, 2023 - Laker Pioneer: “Chief outlines options for Orono fire department”
June 1, 2023 - Lake Pioneer: “Orono, Long Lake host fire services events”
June 1, 2023 - Laker Pioneer: “Long Lake sends Orono 2nd letter alleging breach of contract”
May 23, 2023 - Star Tribune: "Orono City Council member resigns after contentious meeting
May 22, 2023 - Fox 9 News: “Long Lake, Orono fire department dispute”
May 11, 2023 - Laker Pioneer: “Long Lake plans follow-up forum on fire department”
May 8, 2023 - Laker Pioneer: “Long Lake hires lawyer in fire department dispute”
May 4, 2023 - Star Tribune: "Orono has the chief, the truck - but so far, no fire department"
May 4, 2023 - Lake Pioneer: “Long Lake purchases pair of fire trucks”
April, 3, 2023 - Laker Pioneer: “Heiland officially named as Long Lake fire chief”
March 20, 2023 - Laker Pioneer: “Long Lake may have found next fire chief”
March 2, 2023 - Star Tribune: “New Orono council member: It's time to end the chaos”
February 13, 2023 - Laker Pioneer: “Long Lake counters Orono’s fire department offer”
February 9, 2023 - Lake Pioneer: “Long Lake nears decision on fire department’s future”
November 28, 2022 - Lake Pioneer: “Long Lake gathers input on fire services”
November 17, 2022 - Lake Pioneer: “Long Lake fire chief signs on with Orono”
October 31, 2022 - Lake Pioneer: “Long Lake sets fire services open house”
October 17, 2022 - Laker Pioneer: “Long Lake mulls Orono fire department offer”
August 23, 2022 - StarTribune: Bitter disputes in Orono as unhappy residents confront mayor and council
July 18, 2022 - Lake Pioneer: “Long Lake to Orono: Fire department is not for sale”
June 20, 2022 - Laker Pioneer: “Long Lake ponders next steps for fire department”
May 31, 2022 - Laker Pioneer: “Long Lake presses Orono on fire department status”
May 3, 2021 - Lake Pioneer: “Orono terminates fire service with Long Lake”
January 24, 2020 - Laker Pioneer: “Long Lake mulls fire department partnerships”
June 21, 2019 - Laker Pioneer: “Long Lake fire chief gives council update”
September 22, 2018 - Laker Pioneer: “Long Lake Fire Department debuts new engine”
June 22, 2018 - Laker Pioneer: “Orono, Long Lake at impasse in fire service talks”
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