| 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. Monday, August 30, 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. Monday, August 30, 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. Sunday, August 22, 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. Friday, August 13, 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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| SMFD audit comes up clean |
Results of an audit of South Metro Fire Department's Medicaid and Medicare billing contractor turned up a clean report, the results of which were presented to the fire board June 16. Thursday, August 05, 2010 |
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| Rice Street bridge project under way |
Work to sooth traffic headaches caused by the Rice Street bridge over Hwy. 36 is finally under way. 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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| 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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| 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. Monday, July 26, 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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| 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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| Blooming butterflies at Como |
In case you haven't seen it yet, this is the year to visit Como Park Zoo and Conservatory's Blooming Butterflies exhibit. That's because it's the exhibit's third and final year, and it may well be a long while until the dozens of butterfly species from Africa, Asia and the Americas yet again grace St. Paul's borders. Monday, July 19, 2010 |
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| Wife of fallen officer surprised with Corvette |
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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| SSP enlists 'Nasal Ranger' |
The South St. Paul City Council will have a new gadget soon to help them sniff out the worst odiferous offenders in town - The Nasal Ranger. Tuesday, July 06, 2010 |
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| SSP's digital sign dilemma proves perennial |
The change in seasons has not pacified residents in South St. Paul favored with a close-up view of the digital billboard erected along Highway 52 in West St. Paul. Tuesday, July 06, 2010 |
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| Residents challenge city about street improvement assessments |
Eleven residents from Maplewood and one from St. Paul have decided the city of Maplewood has unfairly assessed them for a street improvement project, and apparently are willing to go to court. Sunday, July 04, 2010 |
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| Helping wildlife in the Gulf and at home |
Many people are eager to help wildlife affected by the oil spill in the Gulf, but the average citizen's ability to help is limited. Sunday, July 04, 2010 |
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| Pilot program benefits state drivers, cities |
Trying to reinstate your driver's license after suspension or revocation can be tough, but some Minnesotans have been given a break. Sunday, July 04, 2010 |
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| Annual fireworks celebration at Hazelwood ceases |
For many years, bright, colorful displays of fireworks lit up the night sky in Maplewood's Hazelwood Park on the Fourth of July, but that will not be the case this year. Wednesday, June 30, 2010 |
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| Proud war veteran Russell Anderson dies at 93 |
Russell Anderson was always proud of what he accomplished while serving in the Army during World War II. He often wore his Veterans of Foreign Wars embroidered hat, adorned with shiny medals, with pride. Thursday, June 24, 2010 |
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| Tent party, -- 'bikers' and all -- goes smoothly |
Other than "a couple of noise complaints," Oakdale's Police Department heard very little about JW Bierstube's annual tent party featuring two nights of rock concerts June 18 and 19. Wednesday, June 23, 2010 |
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| Maplewood council considering ways to purchase Fish Creek at fire sale price |
There's a blue-light special going on in south Maplewood, and the steal of the summer is Fish Creek, at one-fourth the original asking price. Sunday, June 20, 2010 |
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| State being careful when selecting landfill sites |
When it comes to selecting sites for landfills, the state has decided to be extra cautious before letting corporations dump trash on Minnesota lands. Sunday, June 13, 2010 |
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| Reality of homelessness setting in for area family |
Amber Franks and her three young daughters began their struggle with homelessness less than a year ago, and the Review has chronicled their plight to illustrate how quickly a family's once secure life can unravel in the Great Recession. Wednesday, June 02, 2010 |
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