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From where does revolution come?
A while ago, I heard a quote spoken in a TV show, which told the story about George Washington’s spies, called the Culper Ring, which...

Responsibly Rural
May 185 min read
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Help wanted!!
Greenvale Township is looking for a Deputy Clerk. If you are interested in serving our community and keeping it running smoothly, please...

Responsibly Rural
Apr 101 min read
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Annual meeting resolutions: Litigation, nonconforming uses, citizen comments at monthly meetings
Three Resolutions were presented  by Greenvale Township citizens for approval by the electors present at the March 11, 2025 Annual...

Responsibly Rural
Mar 283 min read
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Joy and Mark are sworn in to their new roles
Joy Royle and Mark Legvold took their oaths of office as our new Supervisor and Clerk on Friday, March 21, 2025. Here they stand in...

Responsibly Rural
Mar 261 min read
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An open letter from Craig Host
Hello Greenvale Township! I write this with gratitude, excitement, and optimism. I am excited for the election of Joy Royle as the next...

Responsibly Rural
Mar 232 min read
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Greenvale Planning Commission needs new members
Calling all Responsibly Rural supporters! Part of the Responsibly Rural movement is engagement! There are two seats opening in May 2025...

Responsibly Rural
Mar 191 min read
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Thank you and next steps!
What a whirlwind of a campaign! Thanks to all the voters of Greenvale Township who supported the Responsibly Rural campaign. I had a...
responsiblyrural
Mar 171 min read
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Congratulatons to Responsibly Rural candidates!
The unofficial results of the Greenvale Township elections from March 11 have been posted on the Dakota County website. Congratulations...
responsiblyrural
Mar 121 min read
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Tim & Chrisy McNearney endorse Responsibly Rural candidates
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Joy Royle, Craig Host, and Mark Legvold for their dedicated efforts, passion, and...
responsiblyrural
Mar 72 min read
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We're on YOUR side! - Mark Legvold
We’re on your side. Craig Host and I had a great afternoon last weekend visiting homes around the township, meeting friends and...
responsiblyrural
Mar 72 min read
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Patrick & Kathleen Edwards: Let's do better!
It has always been our belief that our local government serves the citizenry of Greenvale Township and should act responsibly with our...
responsiblyrural
Mar 62 min read
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Bobbi Bolton says: vote Responsibly Rural on March 11
For those of you who live in Greenvale Township, now is a good time to get involved in our local government and be informed. There are...
responsiblyrural
Mar 41 min read
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Mark Legvold for Greenvale Township Clerk: endorsed by Jeff & Katie Prose
February 24, 2025 To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to express our strong support for Mark Legvold in his candidacy for Greenvale...
responsiblyrural
Feb 281 min read
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Joy Royle for Greenvale Township Supervisor: written by a Greenvale citizen
I am writing to express my support for Joy Royle for Township Supervisor. Last summer, during Carr’s Tree Service's application for a...
responsiblyrural
Feb 281 min read
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Absentee and Early Voting Are Great Options!
Information regarding absentee and early voting options.
responsiblyrural
Feb 251 min read
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Signs, Signs, Everywhere There's Signs!
Signs are going up all around the township!
responsiblyrural
Feb 91 min read
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Meet the Candidate: Mark Legvold
Mark Legvold is running for the Clerk position for Greenvale Township on March 11. Allow him to introduce himself with his short video!...
responsiblyrural
Feb 11 min read
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Meet the Candidate: Joy Royle
Joy Royle is running for the Supervisor position for Greenvale Township on March 11. Watch her introduce herself with her short video!...
responsiblyrural
Feb 11 min read
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Meet the Candidate: Craig Host
Craig Host is running for the Treasurer position for Greenvale Township on March 11. Allow him to introduce himself with his short...
responsiblyrural
Feb 11 min read
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