East Side Newsbriefs

As a part of St. Paul’s new citywide garbage services, which begins Oct. 1, nearly 74,000 new, city-owned garbage carts will be delivered now through Sept. 21 to all residential properties with one to four units.

Dakota County has managed deer populations in its parks by using controlled hunts. Controlling deer populations contributes to natural reforestation and reduces damage to agricultural crops and landscaping.

The City of St. Paul is adding two new, shared mobility options for residents and visitors to explore the city and get to their final destination — dockless bikes and electric-assist scooters. On Aug. 13, the St.

The City of South St. Paul has partnered with J.R.’s Advanced Recyclers to pickup old appliances, However, you must have a reservation for pickup.  Call J.R.’s Advanced Recyclers between Aug. 1 and Sept. 29 to schedule a pickup.

All across the greater Twin Cities metropolitan area and beyond, individuals are joining with neighbors to make a significant difference in the health of water in their communities.

Volunteers from across Minnesota are needed Saturday, Aug. 18, to search for starry stonewort, an algae that is the state’s newest aquatic invasive species.

On Tuesday, Aug. 14, several cities will hold primaries to help narrow down the candidate field before November’s general election. 

Polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.

The City of South St. Paul has partnered with J.R.’s Advanced Recyclers to pickup old appliances, However, you must have a reservation for pickup.  Call J.R.’s Advanced Recyclers between Aug. 1 and Sept. 29 to schedule a pickup.

Motorists traveling on westbound I-494 between Highway 61 in Newport and Blaine Avenue in Inver Grove Heights should plan for delays as westbound Interstate 494 traffic is shifted to the outside lanes and ramps are closed. 

On Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Merrick Community Services, located at 1669 Arcade St.. invites East Side neighbors to its annual Back to School Celebration.