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North Suburban Schools / Voters balk at raising taxes for schools
Voters in two north suburban school districts Tuesday passed operating levies that were expiring but rejected those that would have raised taxes further.
There's been a lot of talk about the dangers of driving while talking on a cell phone and, while this is a problem, are we missing the bigger picture? Many people who own cell phones are in bondage to them.
Maplewood voters oust Mayor Diana Longrie after a contentious term
Maplewood voters have ousted Mayor Diana Longrie after a contentious term. City council member Will Rossbach gained more than 51 percent of the vote to oust Longrie, who garnered about 39 percent.
Creepy costumes are gone for another year. Creeping gas prices continue to climb.
Family Outings review: New park's mission is to blend art and nature
Last week, my 3-year-old daughter and I built a fairy house on an island at Silverwood Park.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul Pioneer Press
Family Outings: New St. Anthony park's mission is to blend art and nature
Silverwood Park in St. Anthony focuses on integrating arts and nature programming.
New Brighton / Troubled Northwest Quadrant project focus of election
The hotly contested races for New Brighton mayor and city council revolve around the Northwest Quadrant.
Open enrollment is hot button issue in district election
Two candidates for the St. Anthony-New Brighton school board think the district is taking in too many outsiders.
Mpls. man dead after overnight crash on 280
One man is dead and two others injured after a collision on Minnesota 280 Friday night.
Rockwell uses unpaid time off for Habitat for Humanity
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Staff writer The news was bad - a six-day furlough.
Turning Point: During transplant recovery, she had time to recall how lucky she is
In the fall of 2006, Michele Vance, 61, of New Brighton went in for her annual physical.
Come Again? / Crazy and Loving It: 'Why would anyone host a gathering devoted to greasy food?'
Another episode of creative hearing, reported by Crazy and Loving It: "I was listening to the radio but not paying much attention.
Editorial: Why cities should register businesses
Cities should have business contact, other data for public safety. Last update: September 18, 2009 - 9:39 AM SAFETY FIRST "Having the contact information on hand is good for the city and good for first responders.'' Gerald Urban , city administrator of Vadnais Heights, one of several metro-area communities in which businesses must supply ...
Rev. Mary E. McNamara takes helm at UCC's United Theological Seminary
The Rev. Mary E. McNamara has begun her term as the seventh president of UCC-related United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, an ecumenical Protestant seminary in New Brighton, Minnesota.
Mounds View businesses register objections to plan
A proposal to require Mounds View businesses to register with the city appears to be losing support on the City Council.
Weekend closures loom on I-35W
The removal of an abandoned railroad bridge will require lane closures on Interstate I 35W north of Arden Hills and New Brighton this weekend, and an overnight closure of I-35W is planned the following weekend.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul Pioneer Press
North suburbs / Mayoral, council, school board races take shape
Contenders have lined up to challenge incumbents for mayoral seats in the upcoming Nov.
New Irondale High School principal wants to help students better connect
The new leader at Irondale High School will take his cue from the woman he replaces.
Car drives off I-694, lands on I-35W
Interstate 35W was reopened at the intersection of Interstate 694 in New Brighton Saturday evening following a spectacular crash shortly after 4 p.m. had forced it to be shut down.
Iowa gay marriage drawing out-of-state couples
Data show that same-sex couples are coming from other states to get married in Iowa.