Red Cross: 14 displaced by Shoreview apartment fire
Posted on 06. Apr, 2010 by Release in Other Source, Public Safety
by KSTP
Fourteen people had to find somewhere else to sleep Monday night after a fire in an apartment building in Shoreview, according to the Red Cross. …read full story at KSTP.
Shoreview trapping effort a wild turkey chase
Posted on 06. Apr, 2010 by Chris Dohman in City of Shoreview, Other Source
by Paula Engelking | WCCO
It’s now clear the wild turkey fans had little reason to worry. As roundups go, the Shoreview effort was, well, a turkey. The council hired Canada Goose Management to capture 75 wild turkeys. The contractor only caught five of the birds.
Schools move to improve student ‘connectedness’
Posted on 30. Mar, 2010 by Chris Dohman in Other Source, Schools
by Michelle Miron | Shoreview Press
Why do a variety of options matter? Research shows that in an academic environment, students who feel they “belong” have a higher degree of intrinsic motivation and academic confidence. And some can’t meet either the costs or the academic requirements involved with league-sanctioned sports and other established activities.
Well-fed flock flaps away
Posted on 30. Mar, 2010 by Chris Dohman in City of Shoreview, Other Source
by Michelle Miron |Shoreview Press
A flock of at least 75 wild turkeys that has drawn complaints from area residents seems to have dissipated for now, drawn away by other feeding and mating opportunities now that the snow has melted. A handful of others were already trapped by Cottage Grove-based Canada Goose Management, an animal control company hired by the city to help address the problem throughout this month.
House committee considers bonding ‘policy’ measures
Posted on 12. Mar, 2010 by Chris Dohman in Bills, Other Source, State Legislature
by Brian Johnson | Finance and Commerce
Some lawmakers, officials worry proposed mandates could add unnecessary costs, delaying construction
Shoreview standoff ends, one man in custody
Posted on 08. Mar, 2010 by Chris Dohman in Other Source, Ramsey County Sheriff Department
Shoreview, Minn. — A standoff that began Monday morning inside a Shoreview townhouse ended seven hours later after the suspect, believed to be armed, was taken into custody.
Minority will uphold GAMC veto, leader says
Posted on 26. Feb, 2010 by Chris Dohman in Health, Other Source, State Legislature
by Lauren Radomski | Session Daily House Republicans say they will work with Democrats and the governor’s office over the weekend to find a compromise on controversial health care legislation. Should those discussions fall through, House Minority Leader Kurt Zellers (R-Maple Grove) said his caucus members will uphold Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s veto of HF2680/ SF2168*, [...]
GAMC override vote possible Monday
Posted on 26. Feb, 2010 by Session Daily | Public Information Services in Other Source, State Legislature
by Nick Busse | Session Daily The House may vote Monday on whether to override Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s veto of General Assistance Medical Care funding. House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher (DFL-Mpls) said legislative leaders will spend the weekend working with the governor’s office to find a compromise on GAMC. The program, which provides health coverage [...]
Syringe product stewardship program adopted by House committee
Posted on 26. Feb, 2010 by Session Daily | Public Information Services in Other Source, State Legislature
Story by Sue Hegarty | Session Daily Used syringes are one step closer to being kept of the waste stream, where they can infect or poke hospitality and waste management workers. The House Environment Policy and Oversight Committee approved HF1372/ SF1323* and referred it to the House Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight [...]
Too many turkeys in Shoreview
Posted on 25. Feb, 2010 by Chris Dohman in City Council, Other Source
Wild turkeys are annoying drivers and homeowners in Shoreview, so the city is making plans to thin down the flock.
story & video by KSTP TV
