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Jim Vaughan recognized with Mark Stennes Award
Jim Vaughan was recently recognized with the Mark Stennes Award at the Minnesota Shade Tree Short Course (STSC) in March.
March 23, 2018 2:15 p.m.
ParkTV wants to hear your thoughts
A University of Minnesota-Twin Cities student is developing a strategic communications plan for ParkTV as part of their senior capstone project and is conducting a survey about viewing habits.
March 16, 2018 11:00 a.m.
Gail Dorfman receives St. Louis Park Outstanding Citizen Award
At the March 8, 2018, St. Louis Park State of the City, Mayor Jake Spano presented longtime resident Gail Dorfman with the city’s Outstanding Citizen Award.
March 13, 2018 1:00 p.m.
Controlling stormwater runoff with rain barrels
Help control stormwater runoff by using rain barrels to collect rainwater runoff from your roof!
March 09, 2018
Shannon Pinc recognized through CERTs Women in Energy series
The state of Minnesota’s Clean Energy Resource Team organization (CERTs) selected Shannon Pinc, St. Louis Park Environment and Sustainability Coordinator, to be part of their third installment of Women in Energy.
March 07, 2018 7:00 a.m.
Fatuma Irshat recognized with the 2017 Human Rights Award
The St. Louis Park Human Rights Commission presented the 2017 Human Rights Award to Fatuma Irshat at the March 5 city council meeting.
March 06, 2018 9:54 a.m.
St. Louis Park sponsoring Metro Blooms resilient yard workshops
St. Louis Park is sponsoring and hosting two Metro Blooms resilient yard workshops — Creating Your Resilient Yard and Installing Turf Alternatives — in March and April.
March 05, 2018 1:00 p.m.
Sgt. Dallas Williams named 2017 Officer of the Year
Sgt. Dallas Williams recently received the Robert Linnel Officer of the Year Award, which recognizes police officers who demonstrate commitment to the mission and values of the police department.
March 02, 2018 9:00 a.m.
Public invited to provide input on ranked-choice voting in St. Louis Park
The public is invited to provide input on ranked-choice voting to the St. Louis Park Charter Commission Tuesday, March 6, at 6 p.m. in the council chambers.
February 22, 2018 10:00 a.m.
The City of St. Louis Park is making strides in energy efficiency, resulting in cost savings
The City of St. Louis Park recently received a report from Xcel Energy, the city’s electric utility, which indicates that since the city began submitting energy program rebates in 1992, it has received almost $300,000 in rebates.
February 21, 2018 7:00 a.m.
Public invited to learn more about proposed Westwood Hills Nature Center interpretive center project
If you’d like to learn more about the new interpretive center proposed to be built at Westwood Hills Nature Center, plan to attend one of two information sessions, Feb. 22 or 28, 6-7:15 p.m., at Westwood Hills Nature Center.
February 07, 2018 4:00 p.m.
St. Louis Park City Council adopts Climate Action Plan
At its Monday, February 5, meeting, the St. Louis Park City Council unanimously adopted a Climate Action Plan with the ambitious goal of the community achieving carbon neutrality by 2040.
February 06, 2018 4:00 p.m.
Neighborhood park upgrade designs chosen by residents
Residents in the Birchwood, Roxbury and Shelard neighborhoods were able to view the potential play structures and vote on the ones they wanted to see in their neighborhood at a recent public meeting.
February 06, 2018 7:30 a.m.
2018 State of the City
Mayor Jake Spano will present the 2018 State of the City Thursday, March 8, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at The Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive.
February 05, 2018 11:00 a.m.
St. Louis Park Police Department partners to host a No Overdose Town Hall Meeting
The St. Louis Park Police Department is partnering with the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office to host a #NOverdose drug prevention town hall meeting 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, at St. Louis Park High School.
January 29, 2018 11:00 a.m.
Charter commission discusses ranked-choice voting
In January 2018, the St. Louis Park Charter Commission outlined a plan for public process prior to making a recommendation to the city council regarding ranked-choice voting (RCV).
January 29, 2018
Mind the water meter when remodeling or siding your home
Recently, public works has been experiencing a large number of missed water meter readings due to siding work being performed or basement remodeling in households. When you are making these improvements, make sure the water meter and MIU remain accessible after the work is complete, and that the
January 25, 2018
Take five for an online survey about water resources
The city is updating its Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP). As part of this development and implementation, we want to hear what you think about surface water with a five-minute online survey!
January 17, 2018 12:47 p.m.
Minnesota Wild host outdoor practice at ROC February 11
The NHL's Minnesota Wild will host a free, open-to-the-public outdoor practice, presented by Twin Cities Audi Dealers, on Sunday, Feb. 11, at the Recreation Outdoor Center (ROC) at the City of St. Louis Park Rec Center.
January 16, 2018
City receives upgraded insurance rating
The City of St. Louis Park recently moved up from a Class 3 to a Class 2 Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating.
January 12, 2018 7:00 a.m.