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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.
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
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 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.
Lease termination, eviction protections for non-payment of rent end Oct. 12
As of Oct. 12, 2021, all lease termination and eviction protections for non-payment of rent have been lifted, except for eligible renters with pending COVID-19 rental assistance applications.
October 13, 2021 10:17 a.m.
Catalytic converter marking event Oct. 26
A catalytic converter marking event has been scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 26, 3 – 7 p.m. at the Municipal Service Center.
October 13, 2021 9:00 a.m.
Citywide speed limit reductions debut this fall
This year, to support safer streets, the city will be adjusting speed limits on city streets.
October 10, 2021
Resources available to pay utility bills
The Minnesota Department of Commerce’s Energy Assistance Program offers eligible residents help to pay their gas, electric, water and sewer bills.
October 07, 2021
Westwood Hills Nature Center celebrates 40 years Sept. 26
Hundreds of visitors and dignitaries, including Minnesota Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, marked the 40th anniversary of Westwood Hills Nature Center Sept. 26.
October 06, 2021 12:31 p.m.
St. Louis Park residents receive 2021 Evergreen Awards
Hannah and Jason Schoneman and Nancy Wolf are the 2021 recipients of the Evergreen Award, an annual award presented by the city to recognize properties that are uniquely designed with well-maintained landscapes.
October 06, 2021 11:42 a.m.
City receives first-place Sustainable City Award from League of Minnesota Cities
October 05, 2021
Westwood Hills Nature Center earns national award for innovation in park design
Westwood Hills Nature Center recently received the Innovation in Park Design Award from the National Recreation and Parks Association for the new interpretive center building.
September 30, 2021 1:35 p.m.
City recognized with APA MN Success Stories in Implementation award
During the 2021 Minnesota American Planning Association conference, the city received a Success Stories in Implementation award for the Historic Walker Lake District Revitalization Plan.
September 28, 2021 12:19 p.m.
Former City of St. Louis Park deputy city manager receives labor relations award
Nancy Deno, former City of St. Louis Park deputy city manager and human resources director, recently received the 2019 Excellence in Labor Relations Award from MPELRA.
September 23, 2021 11:14 a.m.
City seeks input by Oct. 21 on efforts to control stormwater pollution
The city’s MS4 permit is reissued annually through the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. As part of this year’s process, the public is invited to comment by Oct. 21,regarding the reissuance of the permit.
September 22, 2021
Foreclosure prevention help available to St. Louis Park residents
St. Louis Park residents are eligible for the Hennepin Homeownership Preservation Program, which provides foreclosure prevention advising to Hennepin County homeowners.
September 21, 2021