Maplewood

The White Bear Lake League of Women Voters held a forum at Mahtomedi City Hall Sept. 20 for the two candidates running for Minnesota House District 43A.

A new Safe Exchange Zone opened Sept. 21 in Maplewood, offering residents a secure place to meet for internet and classified advertisement purchases or for custody exchange.

On Sept. 10, the Maplewood City Council passed a $22.1 million preliminary 2019 property tax levy, which represents a 3 percent increase over the 2018 final tax levy.

“Life is meant to be played all-out,” said Ron Peltier to members of the Roseville Area Optimist Club, adding that he grew up in a culture of high expectations.

The Roseville Area League of Women Voters held a candidate forum Sept 4 for the candidates running for the Minnesota House District 43B seat.

Through photography, Sarah Lilja, an emerging artist from Maplewood, tries to capture the beauty in the world that many times others pass by without noticing. 

A 17-year-old boy was shot during a struggle with another person over a handgun during an alleged Aug. 26 drug deal in the 100 block of Mount Vernon Avenue E., according to police.

Annemarie Fosburgh, Anne to those who knew her, passed away Aug. 3 at age 89, leaving behind a legacy of Maplewood pride and community involvement.

The terms of two Maplewood City Council members are ending in December, and since five people filed for candidacy to fill those positions, one candidate had to be eliminated during the Aug. 14 primary.

World War II veteran Robert Holmstrom of Maplewood was formally honored by U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum when she presented him a replica Congressional Gold Medal at her St. Paul office Aug. 6 for his part in the victory of the Allied forces.