Building for the Future: How West Suburban Fire District Came to Be

Not long ago, the communities of Loretto, Hamel, and Maple Plain each had their own fire department. Today, they share one — and that’s a good thing for everyone. West Suburban Fire District was formed in July 2023 when the Loretto and Hamel Fire Departments merged. On January 1, 2026, the Maple Plain Fire Department […]