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Porter Fire Department and First Responders Pork Chop Supper

Join us at the Porter Community Hall, Park Avenue, on Saturday, June 9 from 5:00 - 9:00 PM.

Serving grilled pork chops, scalloped potatoes, assorted salads and ice cream treats.

Kid's meals and take-out meals are available.

Bingo will start at 8:00 p.m.

Raffle tickets are available from any Fire Department Member or First Responder.

 

Highway 68 construction from Marshall to Porter Continues.

The Highway 68 resurfacing project from Marshall to Porter is moving along quickly as crews begin to overlay the highway from Minneota to Porter this week. Resurfacing in Porter began on May 11.

 

The project is expected to be complete by the end of May, nearly a month earlier than originally planned.

 

During construction and road maintenance work, MnDOT urges drivers to:
 -Check www.511mn.org or call 511 for up-to-date information about traffic and road conditions.
 -Watch for construction crews and equipment in the work zone. 
 -Follow posted speed limits; fines double in work zones.
 -Plan ahead and expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
 -Stay alert; expect the unexpected.


US Postal Service Plans Will Not Close Porter Post Office

The US Postal Service has announced plans to keep rural Post Offices, such as the one in Porter, open indefinitely. In response to a large public outcry and added pressure from congress the Postal Service will seek other cost-saving measures that will not close the Post Offices.

 

The losses in revenue and increased costs of delivering mail will continue to affect the Postal Service in the foreseeable future and citizens are urged to continue patronizing their local Postal facilities to ensure that future closure plans do not leave rural facilities such as Porter as vulnerable for closure. Taking actions such as purchasing stamps directly through the Post Office window is a good start, but further, renting a Post Office box inside the Post Office rather than taking street side delivery from the Canby Post Office adds to the overall business done in the Porter facility. Read the complete story on the Postal Service's plans.

 

Looking for a Place to Stay While Visiting Porter?

If you are visiting Porter and need a place to stay consider the brand new Canby Inn and Suites, just 6 miles away from Porter on Highway 68 in Canby. This brand new hotel offers both overnight rooms and suites, an indoor pool and hot tub as well as continental breakfast. Visit their website for more information and to make reservations.

 

Porter Event Photos

Do you have photos of Harvest Festival, the Porter Auction or other events? Email them to josh@portermn.org with caption descriptions and they will get posted to the Porter Website!

 

Keeping The Community Informed Has Never Been Easier

Now it is even easier to pass the word about events in Porter and the surrounding area. Simply fill out the information form at the bottom of the all new Community Events and Calendar Page and submit your event. Your submission will be validated and posted to the calendar promptly!

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