Photo: A walk in the Auburn watershed

Auburn hosting public meeting on Lake Auburn watershed updates

The informational meeting is the latest in Auburn's multi-pronged effort to update zoning ordinances, which have been met with some resistance from residents concerned with development.

Lewiston and Auburn mayors at odds in agricultural zone, Lake Auburn debate

Two perennial debates are converging, and the mayors of Lewiston and Auburn are in the middle.

Auburn considers updated septic standards for Lake Auburn watershed

Recent study of lake shows updated rules could help water quality. Change could also lead to more houses in the watershed.

Auburn man rescues poisoned bald eagle

Ken Audet found the bird floating in Lake Auburn last month after experts say it likely ate a euthanized animal carcass.

Auburn officials receive final report on Lake Auburn

According to the executive summary, the possibility of swimming in the lake looks unlikely. 

How four teenagers drowned at Lake Auburn in 1869

A day of frolic turned into one of area's worst tragedies on a sunny July Saturday.

How Twin Cities split drinking water costs also tied to Lake Auburn’s future

The cities disagree on how the costs should be shared, with Auburn wanting it based on usage and Lewiston calling for a 50/50 split.

Swimming, more town restrictions all part of debate over Lake Auburn’s future

A forthcoming report on the rules governing Lake Auburn — the public drinking water source for the Twin Cities — has once again revived a debate over how the lake should be used, including whether swimming should be allowed and if towns north of the lake need to do more.

Lake Auburn study raises possibility of swimming and ‘low impact’ development

Mayor Jason Levesque called the study results "the dawn of a new era in Auburn."