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NOTICE OF
PRIMARY ELECTION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2018
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Hokah, Minnesota is a small town of about
600 located where Minnesota State Highway 44 meets the Historic Bluff
Country National Scenic Byway on Minnesota Highway 16. The city was
founded in 1851 and is named after a local Native American chief,
Wecheschatope Hokah. The word “hokah” itself means “root,” much like the
Root River that flows through at the foot of scenic bluffs of the
Driftless Area. The river provides opportunities for canoes, kayaks, and
fishing but Hokah’s main attraction is the beautiful Como Falls, the
site of countless weddings, get-togethers, and happy memories. Beyond
the falls lies the truly unique Hokah Pool, a spring-fed, sand-bottom
pool with no chemicals for an experience unlike any other. Out of the
water, Hokah boasts four parks, horseshoe courts, and a ball diamond
with a temptingly-short right-field porch.
Take a walk down a classic American Main Street and browse antiques,
sample local food, absorb the local culture, and find just about
anything at the expansive Hokah Hardware store. After filling up at any
of our eateries, curl up with a nice book in the cozy and welcoming
atmosphere of the Hokah Public Library. If you’d like to stay a little
longer, stop by the Hokah City Center where highly customizable space is
available for rent for a fair price, just fifteen minutes from La
Crosse. Stop by on a Sunday morning to worship at one of Hokah’s four
churches, or come to town for events put on by our local Lions Club, 4-H
club, American Legion auxiliary, or Hokah Forever, our local welcoming
committee. At any time of year, come to cheer on the Lancers of
LaCrescent-Hokah schools in football, baseball, soccer, hockey, track,
robotics, and many other sports and activities.
Hokah is a member of Southeast Minnesota Historic Bluff Country, a
tourism advocacy organization that promotes the beautiful 88 miles
between LaCrescent and Dexter along Highway 16. Hokah currently owns the
record for rainfall in a 24-hour period, when 15.1 inches fell in August
of 2007 as part of the famous 2007 flood. Hokah is a town steeped in
history, which you can view at the Hokah Heritage Room in the basement
of our historic City Hall, a WPA project from 1938. As you head out of
town, either up the ridge, or down the river, or further down a trip on
the Scenic Byway, you’ll understand why the proud folks of Hokah live by
the words “Hokah Forever.”
For additional information, please feel free to contact the city offices at (507) 894-4990 or email cityclerk@acegroup.cc. .
Como Falls pictures, before and after the flood of August 2007.
City of Hokah Minnesota
211 Main Street - Suite 1
PO BOX 311
Hokah, Minnesota 55941
Phone: 507-894-4990
Fax:
507-894-3777
Longitude: 43.757313 West Latitude: 91.351856 North
Vision Statement
Hokah is an intergenerational Community with strong young families as well as an honored place for Seniors. Each generation contributes their own strengths and shares their knowledge through gathering places and community-based educational opportunities. All ages work together to create a safe, nurturing, healthy place to live and work.
Hokah's economy includes a diverse, progressive, and innovative agricultural sector which has a strong focus on adding value to our traditional farm base. We capitalize on our renewable and sustainable energy resources. Our economy is green-friendly and offers nature-based recreational and tourism opportunities.
Equal Employer
Opportunity Statement
The City of Hokah is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, changes in marital status, veterans status, pregnancy, and parenthood.
The City of Hokah provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Questions and complaints about discrimination in any area of the City should be directed to the City Administrator, (507) 894-4990 complaints about discrimination in employment may be referred to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
City Officials
Mayor: Mike Walsh 608-304-0219
Council Members: 507-894-4990
Rebecca Albrecht
Don Bissen
Cynthia Pfiffner
Ben Spanjers
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