| 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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| Merrick seeks match
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Merrick Community Services, the East Side's longstanding social services nonprofit, has been given a challenge.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 |
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| History vs. value in Phalen Park |
A project that some East Siders have opined is long, long overdue is hopefully about to, well, come due.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 |
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| Police still seeking help investigating Payne Avenue assault |
St. Paul police need the public's help to track down four people who may have information about or possibly participated in the July 1 aggravated assault of a 23-year-old man at the intersection of Bush and Payne avenues.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 |
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| 3M project 'well' underway |
Work continues on a new 600 square-foot well house in Oakdale in the southern portion of Goodwin Park, at 40th Street and Goodwin Avenue.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 |
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| Volunteers step up to assist Arc Greater Twin Cities |
Up to 50 volunteers from Comcast helped sort donations, including clothing, books, housewares and toys, at the Arc's Value Village Thrift Store & Donation Center in April.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010 |
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| Children's Museum joins with city libraries to open Sun Ray Global Bazaar |
The Global Bazaar, an early literacy interactive learning area created by the Minnesota Children's Museum, opened in St. Paul Public Library's Sun Ray Branch Monday, May 3.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010 |
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| Mayor Chris Coleman selects his chief |
Mayor Chris Coleman announced that he has selected current Assistant Police Chief Thomas Smith to succeed John Harrington as Chief of Police. The decision comes after months of committee deliberation, public forums and one-on-one interviews conducted by Mayor Coleman.
Wednesday, May 05, 2010 |
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| City ranks 11th on EPA's 2009 list of cities with the most ENERGY STAR buildings |
Mayor Chris Coleman announced last week that Saint Paul, along with Minneapolis and Bloomington, has ranked eleventh on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) 2009 list of cities with the most ENERGY STAR labeled buildings.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 |
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| Payne Avenue streetscape meeting is Wednesday |
The second of three Payne Avenue projects gets underway this summer, and the city is hosting a March 31 meeting to let the public know about the $1.6 million beautification effort.
Sunday, March 28, 2010 |
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| Preparing for high water, St. Paul lifts its pantslegs |
To prepare for high waters along the river, St. Paul closed boat launches and restricted recreational boating March 18. City staff also closed Hidden Falls park and Lilydale park, and closed Water Street between the Smith Ave bridge and the Pool & Yacht Club in Lilydale.
Thursday, March 25, 2010 |
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| St. Paul Police Foundation completes $500,000 fundraising effort |
The Saint Paul Police Foundation presented the City of Saint Paul with a $500,000 check during the February 24 meeting of the Saint Paul City Council. The presentation marks the completion of private fundraising for the Saint Paul Police Department's Safe City Initiative.
Friday, March 12, 2010 |
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| City makes a billboard list |
If you happen feel strongly one way or the other about billboards - and many of us do, apparently - you'll want to keep your eye out for that local sign that most attracts your attention.
Wednesday, March 03, 2010 |
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| Ramsey County's Union Depot renovation project gets significant boost from feds |
Ramsey County's Union Depot Multimodal Hub renovation project received a significant boost today when federal officials announced the awarding of a $35 million Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant, part of the Obama Administration's $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Wednesday, March 03, 2010 |
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| City gets $722K to manage Emerald Ash Borer infestation |
Following the discovery of the emerald ash borer in Saint Paul in spring 2009, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture has awarded the Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Department a $722,600 grant to help manage the infestation.
Monday, January 25, 2010 |
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| Saint Paul Public Library and Friends awarded two-year grant for Mobile Workplace project |
The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library and the Saint Paul Public Library were recently awarded $300,000 by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to develop a Mobile Workplace project serving Saint Paul residents for the next two years.
Sunday, January 10, 2010 |
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| Ramsey County Regional Rail selects firm to lead Union Depot renovation |
RCRRA approves M.A. Mortenson Company of Golden Valley as phase I construction manager
Wednesday, December 23, 2009 |
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| City begins process to select next police chief |
With the creation of a Police Chief examining committee, the city is beginning the process to hire a new police chief who will start in July immediately after the retirement of current Chief John Harrington.
Monday, December 21, 2009 |
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| Alleged animal parts smuggler indicted |
A federal grand jury has returned an indictment against a 56-year-old St. Paul woman for allegedly bringing into the country parts of endangered species.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 |
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| Blue lights for peace |
The Fifth Annual Project Blue Light Ceremony, held Nov. 21 at the Peace Officers Memorial at the State Capitol, honored police officers slain in the line of duty. The event, sponsored by Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.), encourages Minnesotans to feature blue lights in their holiday displays as a memorial to peace officers.
Monday, November 30, 2009 |
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| Trout Brook refines city's network of trails |
St. Paul added the Trout Brook Greenway Plan to its comprehensive plan in 2001, but didn't stop there.
Monday, November 30, 2009 |
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| Firefighters get federal grant to train on automobile extrication |
Saint Paul Fire Department has received $265,000 for the latest in rescue tools, and an additional $60,000 for special vehicle extrication training thanks to a Assistance to Firefighters Grant awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Monday, November 23, 2009 |
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| Aging on the East Side: are we ready? |
The first boomers will begin turning 65 on January 1, 2011, launching an unprecedented wave of older adults in need of aging services. If the East Side wants to be a community where seniors can stay and enjoy their lives, we need to take stock and prepare. Are we ready?
Monday, November 09, 2009 |
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| Firefighters 'rescue' kids who missed their school bus
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Saint Paul Firefighters are able to perform all types of rescues. At 9 a.m. Oct. 5, Engine Co. 10 was returning to their station from an emergency call when they found two young children walking alone on Shepard Rd. in the 38 degree temperature.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 |
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| Tips to prevent holiday home burglaries |
Experts from Response Insurance offer a few precautions to help prevent homeowners from falling victim to home burglars:
Tuesday, October 06, 2009 |
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