City receives cashback rebate for solar installation

The city is expected to receive a $8,500 cashback rebate for the solar installation project at Fire Station 2, which was completed as part of the Made in Minnesota (MiM) Solar Incentive Program

120 people attend second annual Gardener's Swap

On Monday, May 6, more than 120 people attended the City of St. Louis Park’s second annual Garden’s Swap.

May is National Bike Month; Bike to Work Day is May 17

Twin Cities Bike to Work Day is May 17! Join people from around the Twin Cities as they commute to work on two wheels.

65 people volunteer for Minnehaha Creek Cleanup

On Saturday, April 27, more than 65 people braved the colder weather and threat of rain to participate in the 12th Annual Minnehaha Creek Cleanup.

LED solar powered lights installed at skate park

City congratulated for bronze SolSmart designation

Last month, staff attended the Minnesota SolSmart Solar Permitting Best Practices Workshop and were recognized for the city's bronze SolSmart designation.

Electric vehicle charging ordinance passed

The city council has passed an ordinance that will help expand private electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

WHNC new interpretive center groundbreaking

Yesterday, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new interpretive center at Westwood Hills Nature Center.

Rain barrel sale begins

Help control stormwater runoff by using rain barrels to collect rainwater runoff from your roof!

Parkway 25 receives LEED silver certification

Parkway 25 recently received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

City receives bronze SolSmart designation

In December 2018, the city was awarded the SolSmart bronze designation.

Xcel Energy continues to offer more wind and solar opportunities to customers

Xcel Energy’s Renewable*Connect will be expanding for a second phase, providing Minnesota residents and businesses that want to use more renewable energy with additional opportunities.

Successful Solar Power Hour event

In October 2018, the city partnered with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) to provided information to residents on how photovoltaic (PV) systems.

Volunteering for clean water in Minnehaha Creek

On Saturday, Oct. 13, 100 volunteers came out to help plant 500 native trees and shrubs at the Minnehaha Creek Preserve in St. Louis Park.

St. Louis Park working with Xcel Energy to prepare for an electric vehicle future

As more electric vehicle models come onto the market, they’re becoming increasingly appealing to fleet owners as a way to lower costs and their carbon footprint.

Take the Zero Waste Challenge!

Households that participate in the challenge will spend eight months looking at the things we buy and waste we create to identify opportunities and challenges to increasing recycling and reducing waste.

Native landscape to be added near Lake Victoria, Texa-Tonka Park

The city has hired Prairie Restorations, Inc. to convert the turf grass located along the North Cedar Lake Trail into a native landscape area to enhance pollinator habitat.

The City of St. Louis Park receives 2017 Community Partner Award

The City of St. Louis Park was recognized by Xcel Energy with their 2017 Community Partner Award for participating in the Partners in Energy program.

79 trees planted in Shelard Park as part of Arbor Day celebration

As part of the city’s Arbor Day celebration, 40 volunteers came to Shelard Park to participate in the community tree planting event on May 12.

Recycling Association of Minnesota receives grant to increase organics recycling in St. Louis Park

The Recycling Association of Minnesota (RAM) recently received funding for a project to increase curbside organics recycling participation in St. Louis Park.