World famous artist, painter, sculpturist Rodger Brodin, 1940-1995
There is a statue above the Shingle Creek Pond in Webber Park called The Camden Lumberman. This bronze six-foot, six-inch bronze sculpture was commissioned to …
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City is highlighting recovery efforts in 2020, outline priorities for addressing challenges this year
On January 13 City leaders provided an overview of the City’s response to the pandemic and civil unrest in 2020, and outlined priorities for moving forward …
Finding connection in the midst of isolation
Winter brings a need to forge paths for connection that often feels more natural with warmer temps and longer days. At a time when the earth is dormant, …
North Regional Library is reopening!
An 11-month renovation project at North Regional Library is now complete. The library will reopen for Grab and Go service on February 7 at …
A winter wonderland
In mid-January we were treated with a frost that coated the trees along the parkway looking east from Washburn just before sunset. Very pretty. Photo by …
The park that almost wasn’t
This article was written by Deanna Averill Shingle Creek Park is 75 acres of a diversified eco system. In addition to the fish in the 12-mile creek, many water …
Did you really say that?
Early in my career, I took calls from employees and answered their questions. One day, I had a voice message from someone talking in a manufacturing …
Home for Good helps families transition from homeless to stable housing
Each year 1,400 families and individuals in the greater Twin Cities transition from homelessness to stable housing, yet many don’t have the essential items …
BBB Scam Alert: New round of government stimulus checks triggers more cons
The new pandemic relief bill includes stimulus checks (or direct deposit) for most Americans, and scammers are already taking advantage of the news. Watch out …
Don’t make is easy for car thieves
As the temperature dips to the colder side we begin to fall into this convenient habit of starting our vehicles and letting them warm up. Often, we leave our …