City of Shorewood

08/27/2026

What a fantastic day at South Lake Safety Camp! 🎉🚒🚓

A huge thank you to all the campers, volunteers, instructors, firefighters, police officers, and staff who made this year's camp such a success.

Campers spent the day learning valuable safety skills, building confidence, and having fun through hands-on activities and demonstrations. We loved seeing so much enthusiasm, curiosity, and teamwork throughout the day.

Thank you to everyone who helped create another memorable and meaningful experience for our community. We can't wait to see you next year!

🚴‍♀️🚒🚓☀️

08/24/2026

🌳 City Seeks Input on Tree Preservation Policy 🌳

The City of Shorewood is seeking resident feedback on its Tree Preservation Policy as part of a review and update process planned for 2026. The policy, which has not been updated since 2004, helps protect the trees and wooded character that make Shorewood unique.

We want to hear your thoughts on the current policy and potential improvements. Take a few minutes to complete our survey and share your input before September 30.

Review the current policy and take the survey at https://shorewoodmn.gov/666/Tree-Preservation-Policy

Your feedback will help guide future decisions about preserving Shorewood's tree canopy and natural character.

Photo: Spring/Summer 2023 Photo Contest submission by Shorewood resident Steve Johnson

08/17/2026

🎨🗳️ Calling All Young Artists! 🗳️🎨
Do you have a creative idea to celebrate democracy? Enter the Hennepin County Election Judge Button Design Contest!

Summer is a great time for kids to create! We are still accepting submissions for our Election Judge Button Design contest. Submissions are due by Sept. 7. Read about the contest and submit an application here: hennepincounty.gov/election-buttons.

08/15/2026

Great news! Shorewood's annual Concert in the Park has been rescheduled for Thursday, August 27 at 6:00 p.m. at Freeman Park.

We look forward to welcoming residents for an evening of live music, community connection, and summer fun. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, gather with friends and neighbors, and enjoy a relaxing night in the park with the Shalo Lee Band.

Additional event details, including performance information and any weather-related updates, will be shared on the City's website and social media channels as the event approaches.

We hope to see you on August 27 for a great evening of music in the park!

08/13/2026

Here at the District, we know that good water quality is a community effort. This August is National Water Quality Month, and we want to highlight some of the ways that we can keep our water clean this month and all year long! Here are five ideas for actions you can take to promote good water quality.

💧𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐭. Using a 12-ounce mug of salt is enough salt for 250 square feet of pavement. Applying less salt means more money in your pocket and less pollution in our waterways.
💧𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬. With their long roots, native plants help more stormwater soak into the ground. This helps reduce flooding and the amount of nutrients going to our waterbodies.
💧𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐥. Rain barrels collect excess stormwater that can be reused for your lawn, garden, or indoor plants.
💧𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧. Water in storm drains flows directly to our waterways, along with any debris in it. Consider adopting a storm drain and, until November 30th, winning cool prizes doing it! Check out rpbcwd.org/the-grate-drain-race for more info.
💧𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐫 𝐮𝐬𝐞. Excess nutrients from fertilizers get washed away during storm events. These nutrients promote algae blooms which can harm water quality. Limiting fertilizer use to only what you need can help prevent these blooms.

08/11/2026

🌳 Grow a Greener Shorewood! 🌳

Looking to add beauty, shade, and environmental benefits to your yard? Shorewood's Residential Tree Sale Program offers residents the opportunity to purchase quality trees at an affordable price.

Trees help:
✅ Beautify neighborhoods
✅ Improve air quality
✅ Reduce stormwater runoff
✅ Support local wildlife

Choose the right tree for your landscape and help strengthen Shorewood's urban forest for future generations.

🌱 Reserve your tree today and plant for a better tomorrow! Tree sale ends September 14, 2026 for trees to be delivered in May 2027.

📍 Visit the City's website for available tree species, pricing, and ordering information at https://shorewoodmn.gov/treesale

08/11/2026

The Primary Election is TOMORROW. Polls are open 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Find your polling place here: https://pollfinder.sos.mn.gov/

08/07/2026

🗳️ Primary Election Day is Tuesday, August 11!

Whether you vote early or on Election Day, there are still several opportunities to cast your ballot.

✅ Vote Early at Shorewood City Hall

Friday, Aug. 7: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 8: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 10: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

✅ Vote on Election Day Polls are open Tuesday, Aug. 11, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you're in line by 8 p.m., you'll be able to vote.

📬 Voting by mail? Don't forget that Minnesota absentee ballots require a witness signature, and ballots must be returned by the election deadline to be counted.

🔗 Learn more, find your polling place, and view your sample ballot at https://shorewoodmn.gov/211/Elections

🗳️ Early Voting Starts Today!

You can now vote early for the August 11 Primary Election at Shorewood City Hall.

📍 5755 Country Club Rd
📅 July 24–August 10
⏰ Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Skip the rush and cast your ballot today!