City council okays 2022 budget, tax levy

At its final meeting of 2021, the St. Louis Park City Council approved a 2022 budget, and a final property tax levy increase of 5.58% over 2021.

December 21, 2021 3:59 p.m.

Mayor Spano applauds arrest of suspects in attempted carjacking; calls for policy change

Mayor calls for policy change at Hennepin County Attorney’s Office

December 19, 2021

Arrests announced in recent carjacking attempts

Mayor Spano applauds arrest of suspects in attempted carjackings; calls for policy change at Hennepin County Attorney’s Office

December 17, 2021 12:00 p.m.

Arts and culture grants awarded for 2022

The grant program funds art projects and cultural activities that build bridges between artists and communities, engages people in creative learning and promotes cultural health and wellbeing and cu

December 15, 2021 1:38 p.m.

Little Tots Playtime program canceled

Due to increased concern of COVID-19 transmission and lack of vaccine availability for young children, the Little Tots Playtime program has been canceled for January – May 2022.

December 15, 2021 1:30 p.m.

City of St. Louis Park hosts Recycling Champions training Feb. 1

If you’re interested in improving recycling and promoting waste reduction, consider joining the City of St. Louis Park’s Recycling Champions program!

December 15, 2021 10:51 a.m.

Tips to reduce the risk of vehicle thefts, carjackings

The St. Louis Park Police Department offers these tips to reduce the risk of vehicle thefts and carjackings.

December 10, 2021

St. Louis Park Police Department offers $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspects in recent attempted carjackings, robbery

December 09, 2021 8:18 p.m.

New sidewalk poetry installed

St. Louis Park has installed new sidewalk poetry near bus stops on Texas Avenue South between Minnetonka Boulevard and 36th Street, and near the bus stops on 36th Street West from Aquila Avenue South to Texas Avenue South.

November 12, 2021 12:11 p.m.

Rog, Dumalag, Brausen re-elected to St. Louis Park ward council seats; Budd elected to ward 3

The Nov. 2, 2021, general election results are available.

November 03, 2021 5:05 p.m.

Pilot program creates pathways to homeownership

The city has designed a pilot homeownership program to address these historic injustices and inequities, to facilitate affordable homeownership and to provide a means for wealth-building.

November 03, 2021

Understanding property taxes

Property taxes are the primary funding source for local services provided by cities, counties, school districts and other special districts.

November 01, 2021

City partners with Just Deeds

The City of St. Louis Park is proud to be partnering with Just Deeds in its commitment to being a leader in racial equity and inclusion in order to create a more just and inclusive community for all.

October 25, 2021 6:00 a.m.

Rules changed for home-based businesses

Recently, the City of St. Louis Park changed its ordinance for home occupations (commonly known as home-based businesses) to allow more uses.

October 23, 2021

St. Louis Park recreation staff receive MRPA awards

Mark Oestreich, Westwood Hills Nature Center manager, and Jason West, recreation superintendent, received the Tommy Johnson Award. Nate Rosa, recreation supervisor, received the Jack Niles Award.

October 21, 2021 11:48 a.m.

Preliminary 2022 property tax levy set

In September, the 2022 preliminary property tax levy was set with a 6.5% increase over the 2021 property tax levy.

October 21, 2021

City offers cost share for Building Operator Certification training

The City of St. Louis Park is offering cost share funds for St. Louis Park property owners who pay for their building operators to attend Building Operator Certification (BOC) training.

October 21, 2021

City of St. Louis Park joins Just Deeds Project

As part of its commitment to being a leader in racial equity and inclusion and to create a more just and inclusive community for all, the City of St. Louis Park has joined The Just Deeds Project.

October 20, 2021 5:20 p.m.

City partners with Twin Cities Film Fest on topics of mental health, environmental justice

The city’s environment and sustainability and human rights commissions are co-hosting a screening of YOUTH v GOV at the Twin Cities Film Fest Oct. 30 at 11 a.m.

October 18, 2021 7:00 a.m.

St. Louis Park residents invited to apply for Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Citizen Advisory Committee

Applications are open for 2022 appointments to the citizen advisory committee (CAC) for the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD).

October 14, 2021 11:00 a.m.