The Secret to Planning for the Future in Law Enforcement

Jeff Long, May 3, 2013 | Posted in Police Blog

Last week I had the opportunity to attend the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Conference in Duluth. This is annual event that rotates each year between Rochester, St. Cloud and Duluth. Although all three are great cities, there is always something …
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TRAIL blazers helped develop transportation for those with developmental disabilities

Kristin Aarsvold, May 3, 2013 | Posted in Park and Recreation

A small number of parents of adults with developmental disabilities grouped together in 1990 to ensure their adult children would have safe, affordable transportation to social and recreational programs. The outcome was a non-profit service organization called Transportation Resource to …
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The top 10 best things about Vehicle Day

Kristin Aarsvold, May 2, 2013 | Posted in Park and Recreation

The top 10 best things about Vehicle Day are as follows: 10.  Finding out what a Utility Televising Truck is. 9.  Seeing the back of police car. 8.  Taking the driver’s seat as a wannabe firefighter. 7.  Being mesmerized by …
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Make your bed and fold your clothes!

Jeff Long, May 2, 2013 | Posted in Police Blog

It seems while growing up that we were always given reminders. I clearly remember my dad telling me every spring to stay off the thin ice, to wipe off my headlights before driving and to be careful riding my bike. …
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Laurie Aherns is Retiring

Scott Neal, April 30, 2013 | Posted in Scott Neal

I am fortunate in life that I can count Laurie Ahrens as a friend. She is the city manager in Plymouth. Laurie announced her retirement last week at the April 23 City Council meeting. Her last day on the job will …
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He’s Our Guy

Scott Neal, April 29, 2013 | Posted in Scott Neal

State Representative Ron Erhardt represents Edina in the Minnesota House of Representatives.  He is a very interesting guy who has led a very interesting political life. Rep. Erhardt made some interesting comments this past week about our friends in Rochester.  …
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Southdale is Back!

Jeff Long, April 26, 2013 | Posted in Police Blog

Those who know me probably never thought they would hear these words, but yes, Southdale is back!  You may wonder why a cop would be writing about Southdale. I will get to that shortly, but let me give you a …
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Arbor Day

Guest, April 25, 2013 | Posted in Public Works

By Tom Horwath, City Forester Even though April 26 is Arbor Day in Minnesota, we have postponed the City’s Arbor Day celebration to Friday, May 3. That’s just fine, because May is actually Arbor Month! This year it is especially …
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Thank You Whole Foods Market

Kristin Aarsvold, April 25, 2013 | Posted in Park and Recreation

On a cold, rainy, then sleety, then snowy, day in April, Whole Foods Market donated 5 percent of their proceeds to the new Yorktown Park Pilot Community Garden. It didn’t feel like spring, yet the celebratory vibe as the store …
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DTA’s

Scott Neal, April 25, 2013 | Posted in Scott Neal

About 2 1/2 years ago, Comcast implemented a digital conversion of their cable channels about the basic service.  The conversion required their customers to get digital conversion adapters (DTAs) in order to receive the new encrypted digital channels.  You might …
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