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Cannon Falls council hears staffing, library and trail updates; Chamber director to occupy City Hall space

City of Cannon Falls City Council · March 4, 2026
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City staff announced Carrie Lorenzen is the new Chamber director and discussed offering the Chamber a City Hall office; the library board warned of a possible ~10% county funding cut (about $12,000–$15,000), and the Cannon Valley Trail agreement and bridge needs were described as near completion and under review.

Cannon Falls — At its March 3 meeting the Cannon Falls City Council received several administrative updates from staff and local boards, including news about a new chamber director, possible county library funding cuts, and work on the Cannon Valley Trail joint-powers agreement.

City staff member John told the council, “Carrie Lorenzen is the new chamber director.” He said Lorenzen and a Chamber representative visited City Hall and staff are discussing offering the Chamber use of the office space currently used for elections at no rent, with the city seeking only to recover direct costs such as utilities and…

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