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St. Paul Public School District to host listening sessions on budget challenges

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:27 GMT

As federal funding from the American Rescue Plan and other emergency sources runs dry, the St. Paul School District is bracing for a difficult budget climate. The school district will host three listening sessions to better understand family priorities and provide background on the budgeting process.Federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funding is expected to end in September 2024.The St. Paul School Board recently approved a maximum property tax levy increase of 1.73% for 2024. The levy can be adjusted downward but not increase above that limit when the school district budget is finalized in December.The meetings, which will all take place from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., will be held on Oct. 17 at the East African Elementary Magnet, 437 Edmund Ave.; Oct. 23 at the American Indian Magnet School, 1075 Third St E.; Oct. 25 at the Como Park Senior High School, 740 Rose Ave. W.The meetings will be conducted in English, Spanish, Hmong, Somali and Karen. Additional languages ...

St. Paul’s first-ever ‘Snow Summit’ aims to educate public, alley captains

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:27 GMT

The city of St. Paul wants you to better understand snow — as in snow removal, snow operations and snow safety.The first-ever “St. Paul Snow Summit” will be held this Saturday at the city’s Public Works Garage at 891 Dale St.From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Public Works will host an open house with exhibits on snow removal, snow safety and winter activities, coordinated with St. Paul Parks and Recreation and the St. Paul Fire Department. Various vehicles and equipment will be on display, and two food trucks will have items for purchase.While St. Paul does not provide snow plowing in alleys, residents often choose a snow captain for their block who coordinates with neighbors to hire a snow removal company. From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the second floor conference room, a morning “alley captains conference” will be geared toward alley captains and will feature tips, tools and techniques for organizing.As part of alley captain training, St. Paul Public Works will...

Metro Transit seeks feedback on G Line stations along Rice, Robert streets

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:27 GMT

Metro Transit is seeking feedback on proposed bus rapid transit stations along Rice and Robert streets, the future corridor of the G Line bus.The corridor, which generally follows the Route 62 and Route 68 bus routes, will be constructed in two major phases from the new Little Canada Transit Station near Rice Street and Little Canada Road to the Dakota County Northern Service Center at Robert Street and Mendota Street in West St. Paul.The first phase will focus on the Rice Street stops between Little Canada and downtown St. Paul, with construction coordinated with Ramsey County and unfolding in 2024 and 2025.A second phase will stretch from Robert and Fillmore streets to the Northern Service Center, with construction likely completed by the end of 2028 to accommodate planned roadwork along Robert Street.Comments are due by Nov. 6. For more information, visit metrotransit.org/g-line-project.Related ArticlesLocal News | Metro Transit workers authorize potential strike in ad...

St. Paul boy, 8, missing since Tuesday night

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:27 GMT

An 8-year-old boy has been missing from St. Paul since Tuesday night and police asked for the public’s help in finding him.St. Paul police asked for the public’s help to find Michael, 8.(Courtesy of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension)The child, who police said is named Michael, was reporting missing Wednesday morning. He was last seen leaving his home on the West Side, in the 700 block of Winslow Avenue, about 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.Michael was wearing a gray T-shirt, blue jeans, mismatched socks and no shoes as of Tuesday night.He doesn’t usually use electronics, frequent playgrounds or ride mass transit, police said.Police are urging anyone with information to call them at 651-291-1111.Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | St. Paul’s first-ever ‘Snow Summit’ aims to educate public, alley captains Crime & Public Safety | St. Paul high school student with gun in bag tussled with officers, security, charges say ...

Letters: Time for a shake-up. These narcissistic two parties have lost their way

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:27 GMT

Time for a shake-upIf there ever was a time for a shake up in our political system it is now.The Republican Party is in complete disarray. First time in modern day history a Speaker of the House is voted out. The former president is under indictment yet leading in the polls.The Democratic Party supports a president who doesn’t seem to comprehend the disaster he created by his open border policy. His reckless pullout of our military in Afghanistan, leaving our elite military equipment to our enemies, was a catastrophe. Worse yet he abandoned our Afghan allies who supported us and are now being slaughtered.What is needed in our country is an American party that brings us back to sensibility and our great potential. Haven’t we seen enough of this two-party narcissistic system who have proven they have lost their way?G. Mertz, St. Paul Choices available to allA Bloomberg News article about a No Labels group mounting a third-party 2024 presidential ticket includes the Jo...

Trick-or-treat and more at the Saratoga Springs Fall Festival!

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:27 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The annual Fall Festival is returning to downtown Saratoga Springs on October 21. The event runs from noon to 3 p.m. with festivities on Caroline Street, extending out on Maple Ave and Putnam Streets. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Visitors are encouraged to dress up in costume and trick-or-treat at participating businesses throughout downtown. The Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs will also hold a Pumpkin Roll on Caroline Street. Pumpkins for the activity were donated by Sunnyside Gardens.Other fun activities include face painting, balloon twisters, a petting zoo, and the Great Saratoga Pumpkin Hunt. The scavenger hunt runs from October 13 to 31. Participants will have to search for 10 pumpkins decorated with scenes of historic Saratoga landmarks.The pumpkins will be visible from the outside of participating stores. Scavenger hunt participants are asked to pick up a participation form at Impr...

Ice Castles replaced, more fun coming in Lake George

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:27 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The village of Lake George has had a storied few years for winter attractions. The long-running Lake George Winter Carnival has been joined in recent years by Ice Castles Lake George, as well as the COVID-spurred Lake George Winterfest. One existing attraction is changing its approach, and a new one is being added to the board. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! This winter, Ice Castles is reforming into "Winter Realms," a new spin on winter fun from the 35 million pounds of ice it's built at Charles R. Wood Park for the last two years. Winter Realms is billed as a "Wintertainment Destination," complete with ice skating, fancy lights, igloos, and a sculpture park. Kids can meet Santa Claus in Santa's Village. Meanwhile, Fort William Henry is setting up to host a new attraction up the hill. "Lake George Winter's Dream" was proposed earlier this year as a way to use projections and lights to transform th...

Missouri Capitol dome lights up in blue and white to support Israel

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:27 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – Lieutenant Governor Mike Kohoe has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to be lit blue and white in honor of Israeli and American lives lost in Israel and to show support for the people of Israel as they fight back against Hamas terrorists. From Friday, October 13, at sunset, which is the start of the Jewish Sabbath, until Sunday, October 15, at sunrise, the Capitol dome will shine blue and white. In a joint statement, Governor Parson and Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe said they are against the terrorist killings in Israel and stood with the people of Israel:   "The barbarism committed by Iran-backed Hamas terrorists has now claimed the lives of more than 1,200 people and 22 Americans, including one Missourian, in Israel. We mourn these innocent lives lost and pray for all those who have fallen victim to this merciless terror. This brutal, indiscriminate killing of civilian men and women, children, babies, and the elder...

'Adult Witches Night Out' Brings magic to St. Charles

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:27 GMT

ST. CHARLES – It was a night of enchantment as the "Adult Witches Night Out" unfolded on October 7th, 2023, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. This event was exclusively for witches aged 21 and older. Witches of various traditions, from new age to woodland spirits, and the classic, green-faced witches, all gathered in an array of costumes, vying for prizes awarded to the best-dressed witch. The ticket purchase included discounts at participating shops along Historic Main Street in St. Charles. Additionally, they received a commemorative T-shirt and a swag bag. Guests also had the opportunity for special drink offers at select bars and restaurants, concluding the evening with free entry to the witches' after-party. Furthermore, this enchanting event featured a unique opportunity for attendees to give back and support the Historic Main Street of St. Charles. 

Woman gets maximum sentence in fatal St. Peters DUI crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:27 GMT

ST. PETERS – A woman responsible for a fatal April 2022 wreck has been sentenced. Madeline Christian, 27, has received the recommended maximum 15-year sentence to be served at the Missouri Department of Corrections. Christian pleaded guilty on July 13, 2023, to several charges related to driving under the influence (DUI) and causing the death of another person. Solar eclipse 2023: What it is and will we be able to see it? According to court documents, the accident occurred on April 25, 2022, on Veteran's Memorial Parkway, just east of Spencer Loop South. Christian was driving a 2014 Jeep Compass in the westbound lanes of "when her vehicle drifted across the center line into oncoming traffic." Her Jeep collided with another person's vehicle, killing the driver. Two passengers were also injured. The investigation revealed that Christian had a blood alcohol content of 0.222% and was driving with a revoked driver's license.