Maplewood

A 22-year-old Maplewood man pleaded guilty to first-degree attempted murder for attacking his mother with a hammer.

Newly appointed Maplewood Director of Public Safety Scott Nadeau jumped into his role Aug. 7. 

Nadeau, 51, replaced Paul Schnell, who retired in June. Lt. Kerry Crotty was acting police chief in the interim.

Maplewood police are seeking the public’s help in identifying two suspects in a credit card fraud case.

On July 24, the Maplewood City Council unanimously agreed to join about 360 other cities — including nearby St. Paul, Minneapolis, Falcon Heights and other Twin Cities suburbs — in support of the Paris Climate Agreement. 

The Maplewood City Council agreed at its July 24 meeting to remove the solar panels from the Maplewood Community Center roof, a project that needs to be completed before the building’s roof can be replaced. 

In an effort to better identify community needs, Maplewood city staff is seeking input from people who spend time in Maplewood.

Maplewood Nature Center & Neighborhood Preserves, 2659 East Seventh Street in Maplewood offers these events.

On June 28, Maplewood announced that Scott Nadeau, the current police chief of Columbia Heights, was hired as the city’s next director of public safety. Nadeau will replace Paul Schnell, who retired June 9.