| In honor of a sacrifice
Crittenden statue unveiled |
On a blustery, overcast day last week, Christine Crittenden placed a single rose in the bronze hand of the statue meant to pay homage to her late husband, North St. Paul police officer Rick Crittenden.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010 |
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| A city's pride |
Mayor Will Rossbach held a polished black-and-gold plaque in his hands and relayed stories he was told about slain Maplewood police Sgt. Joe Bergeron at last week's council meeting before naming him the recipient of the Pride of Maplewood Award.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 |
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| Maplewood Nature Center releases 2011 calendar |
As part of its fundraising for programming and exhibits at the Maplewood Nature Center, the center's Friends group has again released a scenic calendar of local scenes.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 |
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| Statue to honor fallen North St. Paul police officer |
North St. Paul Police Officer Richard Crittenden, who lost his life in the line of duty Sept. 7, 2009, will be immortalized outside City Hall exactly one year after his death when a statue in his likeness is unveiled to pay homage to him and what he meant to the community.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 |
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| Accomplice in police slaying is sentenced |
Joshua Martin found out Friday that he could spend up to 35 1/2 years in prison for his role in the shooting death of Maplewood Police Sgt. Joe Bergeron.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 |
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| Options for I-94 corridor transit to be explored |
More than 90,000 vehicles cross the St. Croix River Bridge every day -- making it the most heavily used Minnesota-Wisconsin border crossing. That number swells to 150,000 once you reach downtown St. Paul.
Friday, August 27, 2010 |
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| Water damage causing barbershop to close |
Periods of heavy rain have been great for area lawns and gardens this summer, but not for the Hair Works barbershop in North St. Paul.
Thursday, August 26, 2010 |
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| Vandalism becoming a recurrent problem at Silver Lake |
The bathrooms near Silver Lake beach have been targeted by vandals on and off for years, and the recurrent shenanigans are irking city government officials and staff.
Thursday, August 26, 2010 |
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| Maplewood business owner running up legal costs for city |
Maplewood business owner Patricia Gearin, the proprietor of Wipers Recycling LLC at 1255 Cope Ave. in Maplewood, has been entangled in litigation with the city for over two years, and the taxpayer-funded legal fees are mounting.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 |
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| A way to say 'thanks' |
Motorists driving along two Maplewood thoroughfares will look up to see Sgt. Joe Bergeron watching over them, just like he did for 29 years before his tragic death in the line of duty May 1.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 |
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| Lake Elmo decides to stall formation of a new "Wahl" |
Those looking to sample some Dr. Seuss, mull over some Melville or crack open a King novel at the Rosalie E. Wahl library will be able do so without worrying about its closure, at least for another year.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 |
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| Maplewood teacher goes into 'space' |
Deep in space, Scott Revoir desperately saw his spacecraft furiously spinning further into the cold, dark air.
Friday, August 20, 2010 |
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| The trip of a lifetime |
Every revolution of the tires on Tom Yuska's royal blue bike pushes him a little closer to an impressive goal: biking coast-to-coast across America.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 |
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| Scouts build play area at center |
Thanks to the sweat equity of two teens, children have a wonderland of a playground -- a natural playground -- to explore at the Maplewood Nature Center.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 |
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| New business director already here |
School District 622's new director of business services, Dale Sundstrom, is already immersed in a long-term project that has been the focus of the department for 10 years: A new bus garage facility in North St. Paul.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 |
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| Roseville library: a few boos but loads of books |
Following a gala kickoff in which thousands toured the new Roseville branch of the Ramsey County Library system, traffic has remained busy.
Saturday, August 14, 2010 |
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| Building connections |
Children and young adults with developmental disabilities sometimes find themselves on the outside looking in when it comes to participating in social activities. This year, local volunteers came together to form the Valley Friendship Club and help children with and without developmental disabilities establish connections and build meaningful friendships.
Friday, August 13, 2010 |
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| Latest scam hitting communities hard |
The phone call may sound like a lifeline in a tough economy. A resident receives a letter or a phone call telling them they've won a lottery drawing.
Thursday, August 12, 2010 |
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| Suspect arrested in Maplewood indecent exposure case |
A suspect in an alleged indecent exposure incident in Maplewood has been arrested and charged with two counts of gross misdemeanor criminal sexual conduct, according to the Maplewood Police Department.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 |
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| Keeping noxious weeds at non-obnoxious levels |
The need to root out some types of noxious weeds is obvious. Many folks walk or bike past a field of ragweed in late summer and nearly keel over in a fit of tears and sneezing.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 |
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| Tartan principal seeks job in hometown district
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John Bezek, who is set to begin his eighth year as principal at Tartan High School in Oakdale, is a finalist for the superintendent position in the South St. Paul district.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 |
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| Beam Avenue to close for two weeks |
There are four seasons in Minnesota: almost winter, winter, still winter and road construction.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 |
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| County tackles recycling in parks, along streets |
Soon there'll be a lot more junk in our parks - noticeable junk, anyway.
After discussions with all 17 of its cities, Ramsey County got such an enthusiastic response to queries that it aims to move ahead with ordering 2,000 public recycling bins that its 13 interested cities can disperse as needed.
Thursday, August 05, 2010 |
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| Driver transported to hospital after car crash |
A two-car crash near the intersection of McKnight Road and Highway 36 July 27 led to one driver being transported to the hospital, according to North St. Paul Police Department reports.
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 |
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| Sign, sign, not everywhere a sign |
Mel Gibson's 2002 thriller "Signs" wasn't written about a discussion by the Maplewood City Council, but a recent conversation by the city government did share the same name as the film's title.
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 |
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| ServFest for schools returns Aug. 14 |
Each August marks a month where volunteers from Hope Church in Oakdale come out in full force to help local teachers get ready for their upcoming year of classes.
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 |
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| Lake Elmo approves senior living and preschool development
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When Tammy Malmquist came to Lake Elmo City Hall with a proposal to build a senior living and preschool development on property off of Stillwater Boulevard, it sparked some debate about the rural location she chose.
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 |
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| FLUGTAG! |
Not since Amelia Earhart crossed the Atlantic has there been this much enthusiasm for a flying machine.
On July 24, a local team of amateur aviators (and one real pilot) shattered the Red Bull Flugtag world record for flying a homemade flying machine during competition on Harriet Island in St. Paul.
Sunday, August 01, 2010 |
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| City to charge non-residents for emergency services |
For motorists passing through North St. Paul, the cost of a crash just became a bit more expensive.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 |
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| City to allow 'native vegetation' lawns |
Tall native grasses and nodding wildflowers may soon be coming to neighborhoods in North St. Paul.
The North St. Paul City Council decided last week by a 5-0 vote that increasingly popular "native vegetation" lawns and gardens would be allowed in the city by permit.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 |
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| In service to a nation |
Those who knew Spc. Matthew Johnson will remember him as a caring, warm-hearted person who was always willing to volunteer his time and offer help to whomever needed it.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 |
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| Previous Peschges police encounter detailed |
Former Hill-Murray president Joseph Peschges, who has been charged with misdemeanor indecent exposure after his July 15 arrest at Crosby Farm Regional Park in St. Paul, was also arrested in 2004 for disorderly conduct, according to a report obtained from the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010 |
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| Judge denies Beecroft post-conviction hearing |
A new trial request from Nicole Beecroft, the now 21-year-old convicted of first-degree murder for the death of her newborn baby in 2007, was denied July 20.
Washington County District Judge Mary E. Hannon, who presided over Beecroft's murder trial, handed down the order denying the motion for a new trial.
Thursday, July 22, 2010 |
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| Maplewood looking to focus on human rights |
The Maplewood City Council made it clear at last week's council meeting that focusing on human rights is a priority for the city.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 |
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| North St. Paul coping with bleak budget forecast |
North St. Paul City Council member Bob Bruton painted a picture of possible budgets for North St. Paul and other Minnesota cities at the July 6 City Council meeting, and that picture certainly didn't resemble a Monet or Degas.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 |
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| Maplewood soldier killed in Afghanistan |
A soldier from Maplewood was killed in Lagman, Afghanistan, July 13 by a homemade bomb.
Spc. Matthew Johnson, 21, a North High graduate, joined the Army in 2008.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 |
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| Curious about coyotes |
Wile E. Coyote might be easier to spot on television in Lake Elmo than the non-cartoon coyotes that roam around the city, but residents have recently reported numerous sightings of the cunning canine. Since then, some residents are wondering if the animals are dangerous or not.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 |
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| Whether by land or sea or dead of night, Major gets his man |
What evidently started out as an evening of birthday revelry July 10 that extended into the wee hours of July 11 turned into a police chase that splashed down in a local lake.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 |
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| Hill-Murray president Joseph Peschges cited for indecent conduct |
Hill-Murray president Joseph Peschges has been relieved of his duties at the Maplewood Catholic school after he was arrested at Crosby Farm Regional Park in St. Paul July 15 for misdemeanor alleged indecent conduct.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 |
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| Feet flying for a cure for cancer
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Nine-year-old Allison Feldkamp is a strong little girl who's had a tough battle with childhood cancer and persevered.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 |
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| A cure for their own |
Rob and Jill Olson are taking their support for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to the next level to help their two sons, who both have the disease, and thousands of other families by raising money for a cure.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 |
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| Community protests rule on roadside produce stands |
Local farmers staged a rally last Tuesday to protest a Lake Elmo City Council decision to update its ordinance regulating temporary produce stands.The change allows the stands on the property where the products are grown, unless they are in a commercial area.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 |
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| He says protection - but they say kidnap |
A 23-year-old St. Paul man says it's all a misunderstanding, and he was trying to protect a 15-year-old girl walking alone after midnight from all the creeps in the neighborhood. Especially the "black" ones.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 |
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| Ramsey County chooses to inoculate its ailing ash trees |
As one might surmise, Ramsey County has a whole host of ash trees, all of which are in imminent danger of decline and death from the emerald ash borer.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 |
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| Saddling up for a good cause |
People from around the metro donned their horse-riding gear, laced up their shoes or wheeled along at Lake Elmo Park Reserve June 26 to raise money for River Valley Riders, a program that provides equestrian opportunities for those with disabilities.
Wednesday, July 07, 2010 |
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| 'All my love' |
Monogrammed on the back of Christine Crittenden's restored, 1987 white Chevrolet Corvette is: "All my love, forever and a day."
Wednesday, July 07, 2010 |
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| Underage 'body modification' ban needles its way in |
If there were any teens rushing to get their tongues bifurcated or snaps installed in their scalps before the July 1 deadline, they weren't in St. Paul.
Wednesday, July 07, 2010 |
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| Sept. 11 memorial statue finds a new home |
The doors may have closed long ago at the East Side's bingo hall and Ember's restaurant, but a treasure within has been given new life. And a new home, amongst extremely appreciative eyes.
Wednesday, July 07, 2010 |
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| Color new Roseville library light and bright |
Those used to the somnolent earth tones and wood accents of the former Roseville library are in for a multi-colored, daylit shock.
Tuesday, July 06, 2010 |
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| Mounds Park bald eagles become true urbanites |
In the beginning, John and Carol laughed over how jealous their Mounds Park home's previous owner - a bird lover who bragged of the place's falcon-friendliness - would be if he were to discover the bald eagles now raising fledglings within their very urban, tiny backyard.
Friday, July 02, 2010 |
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