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Oronoco administrator outlines housing, wastewater and regional recreation plans as city seeks growth

5547889 · August 6, 2025
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Jason Baker, Oronoco city administrator, told the county board about a push to expand housing (including a 54‑unit Pine Southwest project), improvements to wastewater infrastructure, a recent wastewater plant upgrade, and a $170,000 grant for a Zumbro River regional water‑trail project.

Jason Baker, city administrator for Oronoco, briefed the county board on Aug. 7 about housing developments, recent wastewater infrastructure, and regional partnerships intended to support growth in the small city.

Baker said Oronoco’s population is about 1,800 with roughly 600 housing units and a relatively high median household income he described as “about $150,000.” He said the city is pursuing new housing options to address an aging population and local affordability…

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