City of Wakefield denied funds from FEMA

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield City Council heard Monday night of the city’s continuing efforts with the Gogebic County Emergency Management Team to apply for funding to mitigate the costs corresponding to the severe storm on July 11-12.

The city was denied FEMA assistance, but continues to apply for funding from other relief organizations. The city is working to estimate damages to private properties.

There was no current interest in the proposed logging operation required for the continued development of a non-motorized trail system in the city. The council decided to wait until fall when the log...