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Second round of Solar Twin Cities group buy program results in more savings, more solar
As a result of the information sessions, 31 St. Louis Park property owners signed up for no-cost solar site assessments, and eight St. Louis Park property owners committed to installing solar panels through the program.
January 14, 2020 9:54 a.m.
New members join city council!
Voters in the 2019 St. Louis Park municipal election used ranked-choice voting for the first time to select a mayor and two at large council members.
January 07, 2020 10:24 a.m.
City receives grant to combat Emerald Ash Borer
The city will be receiving a $30,000 grant from the DNR for citywide tree planting to combat Emerald Ash Borer.
January 02, 2020 8:00 a.m.
Mayor Jake Spano elected to National League of Cities Board of Directors
St. Louis Park Mayor Jake Spano was elected to the National League of Cities (NLC) board of directors by NLC’s membership at the 2019 City Summit in San Antonio.
December 10, 2019 7:00 p.m.
City receives AAA credit rating
On Oct. 30, 2019, Standard & Poor’s affirmed their AAA credit rating — the highest bond rating — for the City of St. Louis Park.
November 15, 2019 8:00 a.m.
EPA proposes Highway 100 and County Road 3 Groundwater Plume Site to National Priorities List
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the proposal of the Highway 100 and County Road 3 Groundwater Plume Site to the National Priorities List (NPL), which would make the site eligible for investigation and cleanup under the Superfund program.
October 30, 2019 4:25 p.m.
178 lbs. of prescription drugs collected as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
During the event, the police department collected roughly 178 pounds of prescription drugs, 50 pounds more than last year’s October event!
October 28, 2019 8:00 a.m.
Keep your leaves out of the streets
Although street sweepers will be removing leaves from streets around the city, it is important to remember that you should not sweep, push or blow the leaves from your yard into the street.
October 25, 2019 3:00 p.m.
Groundbreaking ceremony held for new office building in West End area
On Oct. 24, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the 10 West End development project, an 11-story, 361,104-square-foot Class A office building within the West End area.
October 25, 2019 2:53 p.m.
St. Louis Park likely first this season to “ROC” outdoor ice hockey rink
This is the earliest we’ve installed outdoor ice, about two weeks ahead of other years.
October 17, 2019 4:24 p.m.
Help set priorities for federal housing funds in St. Louis Park
Share your experience and priorities for housing and community development in our community.
October 04, 2019
City joins electric vehicle purchasing collaborative
The city recently joined the Climate Mayors Electric Vehicle Purchasing Collaborative, an online portal that provides cities with a single, equal price for electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.
October 02, 2019
Fight breast cancer: buy a pink police patch!
The police department has joined the Pink Patch Project, selling collectible uniform patches during the month of October to help bring awareness and an end to breast cancer.
September 25, 2019
Police department adds Vitals technology to better support all residents
The city is taking a big step in fulfilling the promise of inclusivity and support by adding the Vitals™ app to the city’s police department.
September 25, 2019
2019 Evergreen Award recipients announced
The Evergreen Award is presented each year to recognize St. Louis Park properties that are uniquely designed with well-maintained landscapes.
September 20, 2019
More than 130 households participate in first-ever Building Materials Donation Days
The city hosted it’s first-ever Building Materials Donation Days on Sept. 13 and 14 in partnership with Better Futures Minnesota, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore, and the cities of Edina, Golden Valley and Hopkins
September 17, 2019 8:00 a.m.
City of St. Louis Park supports site placement on the EPA’s National Priorities List
The City of St. Louis Park is pleased to report that the MPCA has recommended the Highway 100 and County Road 3 Groundwater Plume Site for proposed placement on the EPA's National Priorities List.
September 04, 2019
MRPA recognizes WHNC programming supporting mental health awareness
The City of St. Louis Park recently received a 2018 MRPA Award of Excellence for the Be the Light Winter Solstice event.
August 27, 2019 11:00 a.m.
2019 Westwood junior naturalists recognized
At the Aug. 19, 2019 city council meeting, the 2019 Westwood Hills Nature Center junior naturalists received recognition for their volunteer efforts.
August 23, 2019 9:00 a.m.
MPCA grant helps Climate Action Plan efforts
With funding from the MPCA's alternative landscaping equipment grant, the parks and public works divisions are taking steps to replace most of their gas-powered equipment with battery-powered equipment.
August 22, 2019 10:00 a.m.