East Side Newsbriefs

On Aug. 8 the City of St. Paul announced the beginning of the Hillcrest Redevelopment Master Plan process with the opening of applications for a Community Advisory Committee.

From Aug. 16 to Oct. 11, Pillsbury House Theatre will accept applications for the inaugural McKnight Community-Engaged Artist Fellowship program. Artists from all areas of Minnesota are encouraged to apply.

Are you concerned about water pollution? Is there a water quality problem in your

The eastbound I-494 ramp to northbound I-35E and the southbound I-35E ramp to eastbound I-494 are closed for 42 days, which started Thursday, Aug. 15.

The River Heights Chorale, a 50-plus member full SATB chorale based in Mendota Heights, is seeking additional singers at all parts as it starts 14th season in September.

Merrick Community Services’ annual Back to School Supply Drive is running now through Aug. 12. Merrick is collecting school supplies to be distributed to East Side youth during its Back to School celebration on Saturday, Aug. 17.

Climate Generation: A Will Steger Legacy announced its open call for submissions to “Eyewitness,” a collection of short stories, poems and sketches that will highlight how climate change impacts and solutions are being seen and felt in our state. 

From Aug. 16 to Oct. 11, Pillsbury House Theatre will accept applications for the inaugural McKnight Community-Engaged Artist Fellowship program. Artists from all areas of Minnesota are encouraged to apply.

Some have lost spouses, some parents or other relatives. All share a common journey: They were caring for someone with dementia and now that person has died.

After months of research by the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office and the Dakota County Attorney’s Office, the Sheriff’s Office has written a draft policy governing the use of body worn cameras by deputies.