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Saint Paul Police Engage with Community at Songkran Festival Amidst Citywide Activities
Community engagement took center stage this weekend as St. Paul's finest swapped their squad cars for festival grounds, where Chief Henry along with District Chief Stiff were seen mingling with crowds at the vibrant Songkran Festival, as reported by the department’s Facebook page. Residents and visitors alike had until 9 P.M. to soak in the festivities, which continued throughout the next day, offering a cultural feast emblematic of the Thai New Year.
St. Paul Officers Honored by MADD Minnesota for Exceptional DWI Enforcement Efforts
Four of Saint Paul's finest were lauded by MADD Minnesota for their standout contributions in the fight against drunk driving. These officers have proven themselves to be pivotal in the clampdown on impaired driving, racking up a substantial number of DWI arrests through 2023. Their commendable efforts received the recognition they duly deserve at a recent ceremony hosted by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).
At Assistance League Thrift Shop in Richfield, everyone contributes to the cause
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A metro nonprofit makes a difference by meeting unmet needs in the community for women and children. Most of Assistance League of Minneapolis/St. Paul's funding comes from sales at its Thrift Shop in Richfield. The store manager took WCCO's Jennifer Mayerle behind the scenes.Store manager Ann Derby keeps the racks full. But this isn't your ordinary store. Everything inside once belonged to someone else. "Everything in here is a donation. And some of it is incredibly expensive donations, but they're done using it I guess," Derby said.There's two sides to the operation. Donations to the Assistance League Thrift...
Coon Rapids Hosts Home Renovation Tour, Inspiring Local Homeowners through ‘Home For Generations’ Program
Homeowners and renovation enthusiasts flocked to Coon Rapids on Sunday for a glimpse into the world of local home remodeling. As part of its Home For Generations program, the city showcased six recently remodeled houses, presenting a rare opportunity for the public to walk through private residences and gather ideas for their own projects. The event, which ran from noon to 4 p.m., invited the community to find inspiration in the transformations achieved by their neighbors.
Corbid and Magistad are SAHS Athletes of the Week
Anna Corbid Softball The Stillwater softball team has continued its strong play this season while contending in the Suburban East Conference and also putting the Ponies in line for a higher seed in Section 4AAAA. Anna Corbid has provided strong pitching throughout, including the team’s recent victories over Mounds View, Maple Grove and Woodbury. The...
Marlena Myles’ mural ‘Flowing Currents’ celebrates Indigenous culture and journalism
Local Indigenous artist Marlena Myles unveiled her new mural, “Flowing Currents: The River Fish and the News Narrative,” at Minnesota Public Radio’s St. Paul headquarters last week. The unveiling kicked off a summertime tour, during which the mural will travel around the state to arts events. According...
Forest Lake main roads get boost with county projects
City in planning stages for Eureka Avenue and North Shore Trail rehab Forest Lake will see two main road projects this construction season, as the county will tackle rehabbing Broadway Avenue through downtown Forest Lake, and a full reconstruction of Everton Avenue (County Road 33). Construction on Everton Avenue has already begun, with crews beginning work on the south half of the project, which runs from 11th Avenue SW to...
New county crime mapping site to help residents, police spot trends
A new crime mapping software by Washington County is set to help residents more easily access and see where criminal conduct is happening in their area. Forest Lake is one of the cities utilizing this online system, crimemapping.com, that will make inquiring about criminal incidents and seeing criminal activity easier than it has been in the past. “Traditionally, residents were required to submit a request in person. With our online system, residents can request reports by completing a simple form outlining their request and will...
10 years ago this week...
This is a look back at some of the people and teams making news in the St. Croix Valley 10 years ago, as reported in the Stillwater Gazette. Boys tennis — Stillwater’s first doubles team of Daniel Ahrendt and Jack Leach and third doubles team of Seth Cattanach and Jonathan Luk each prevailed in three sets to help lift the Ponies to a 4-3 Suburban East Conference boys tennis victory over White Bear Lake. Nick Rheinberger and Riley Hollerbach also contributed singles victories for Stillwater. ...
Scandia man resumes his role as ‘Bone Lake Lorax’
Tom Furey aims to plant more new trees after 2019 tornado destruction Being referred to as “The Lorax,” someone who speaks for the trees, garners a laugh from Bone Lake resident Tom Furey. Since a tornado hit Scandia’s Bone Lake in 2019, Furey has been trying to replace the trees that were uprooted. “Now we just have to get all those people that lost their trees to say, ‘Tom, I...
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