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St. Louis Park Police Department presents four information sessions to city council
Between August and November 2017, the St. Louis Park Police Department will present four information sessions to the St. Louis Park City Council. The public is welcome to attend.
November 28, 2017 1:00 a.m.
St. Louis Park proactively addressing aging infrastructure
If you read the Nov. 26, 2017 Star Tribune article about aging city infrastructure, you might be curious what St. Louis Park is doing regarding this issue. In 2013, the city implemented an aggressive infrastructure replacement plan to address aging infrastructure.
November 27, 2017 3:30 p.m.
Holidays in the Community toy drive
The City of St. Louis Park, St. Louis Park Fire Department, Park Tavern and Perspectives teamed up for another successful Holidays in the Community toy drive.
November 27, 2017
2017 Citizens Police Academy graduates celebrate accomplishments
Last week, the 2017 Citizens Police Academy graduates celebrated their hard work and accomplishments. The graduates spent ten weeks learning about traffic stops, investigations, dispatch, paper target shooting and much more.
November 22, 2017
Residential brush drop-off program completes its sixth season
The residential brush drop-off program recently ended its sixth season, and has proven to be a tremendous asset for the city and its residents. Since the program began, the city has collected roughly 37,815 cubic yards of materials
November 20, 2017
ROC to host first-ever outdoor high school hockey game
St. Louis Park’s newly constructed ROC (Recreation Outdoor Center) will host its first-ever outdoor high school hockey match-up tonight, Thursday, Nov. 16, when Hopkins Park Girls Hockey hosts Bloomington Jefferson at 7 p.m.
November 16, 2017 2:04 p.m.
Organics Recycling Program Reaches 2017 Goal
The city’s 2017 goal of getting 30% participation from city households was reached in November, two months ahead of schedule!
November 10, 2017 8:00 a.m.
Fire Department staff recognized at 2017 MSFCA Conference
St. Louis Park Fire Department's Lt. Eva Hansen and Deputy Fire Chief John Wolff were recognized at the 2017 Minnesota State Fire Chief’s Association (MSFCA) Annual Conference.
November 09, 2017 11:08 a.m.
St. Louis Park supports proclamation of Small Business Saturday
St. Louis Park has joined cities and communities across the country and state in proclaiming Saturday, Nov. 25 as Small Business Saturday.
November 08, 2017 11:00 a.m.
Roof-top solar panel system installation began for Fire Station #2
A 39 kilowatt (kW) roof-top solar panel system was delivered yesterday to St. Louis Park’s Fire Station #2.
November 07, 2017 2:00 p.m.
City of St. Louis Park recognized for excellence in financial reporting
For a 34th consecutive year, the City of St. Louis Park has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR).
November 07, 2017
138 trees planted through Minnetonka Boulevard tree planting event
On Saturday, Oct. 28, 138 trees were planted along Minnetonka Boulevard from Quebec Avenue South east to Webster Avenue South. This stretch of Minnetonka Boulevard has not had a solid canopy of trees since the early 1980s when American elm trees framed this corridor.
November 02, 2017
Roughly 300 lbs. of unused prescription drugs collected at Drug Takeback Day
On Saturday, Oct. 28, the St. Louis Park Police Department held a Drug Takeback Day to collect unwanted prescription drugs. The event provided a safe way for anyone with unused or expired drugs to dispose of them.
October 31, 2017
Demolition begins for former McGarvey Coffee site
Demolition for the former McGarvey Coffee site commenced Oct. 17, 2017. The site, which was purchased by the St. Louis Park EDA in 2015, will be developed into a mixed-use, mixed-income creative community with 299 dwelling units, a 100-room hotel, retail, and various other amenities.
October 18, 2017
City Council asks Charter Commission to make recommendations related to municipal elections
At its Monday, October 2, regular meeting, the St. Louis Park City Council passed a resolution requesting the St. Louis Park Charter Commission provide recommendations to the city council regarding two possible charter amendments about municipal elections.
October 06, 2017
St. Louis Park Holds Open House for Louisiana Avenue Reconstruction Project
Reconstruction of Louisiana Avenue will begin during the 2019 construction season, and the city will be holding an open house to inform the public about the project, as well as solicit feedback.
October 03, 2017
The Toro Company and Twins team up to rebuild ball fields at Dakota Park in St. Louis Park
The Toro Company, the Minnesota Twins organization and the City of St. Louis Park will join forces to renovate and rebuild youth baseball and softball fields in St. Louis Park.
September 29, 2017 8:46 a.m.
Knollwood SuperTarget team thanked for outstanding volunteer service
The City of St. Louis Park periodically features outstanding volunteers in our community, and this summer, we would like to thank the team at Knollwood Super Target that has been caring for two parks and gardens for the past five years.
July 28, 2017 12:40 p.m.
Legal age increased to purchase tobacco in St. Louis Park
Ordinance goes into effect October 1, 2017; increases legal age to buy tobacco, tobacco products in St. Louis Park from 18 to 21 years old
July 18, 2017 9:56 a.m.
US Internet makes inroads in St. Louis Park
US Internet has started extending fiber-to-the-premise (FTTP) service into St. Louis Park.
July 13, 2017 12:58 p.m.