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Recent content from Laurie Blake

• Richfield council approves plan to build a new, roomier City Hall
  Although not as showy as new municipal buildings in some other suburbs, the structure will add space.
  May 15, 2008
• A whole new way for a lawn to be green
  New incentives encourage suburban homeowners to plant Earth-friendly rain gardens.
  May 14, 2008
• Minnetonka considers limits on garage sales
  Minnetonka is getting set to put a lid on garage sales.
  May 14, 2008
• Dog doo-doo might lead to restricted romps in the park
  Minnetonka is rethinking its policy of letting dogs run free under an owner's supervision. Some dogs have displayed discipline problems, and some owners aren't responsible about cleaning up after their pets.
  May 10, 2008
• Minnetonka may fine neglectful property owners
  Unmowed lawns and other nuisance violations could bring steadily escalating fines if the city has to come and clean things up.
  May 7, 2008
• Jan. 3: Minnehaha Park: Banking on creek
  Historic stone walls along the creek in Minnehaha Park, built in the 1930s, are eroding away, and parts have collapsed. But plans are afoot to shore up the walls and the stream banks to keep them accessible.
  May 5, 2008
• Aging residents make Edina a gray area
  As nests empty in the Minneapolis suburb, open enrollment is helping keep schools full and vibrant, the state demographer says. But the shift poses other challenges.
  Apr 30, 2008
• Getting Williston Center back into shape
  Minnetonka's health club and rec center is in line for a major facelift.
  Apr 29, 2008
• Excelsior lakefront to get serious updates
  Energized by public desire to preserve its waterfront character, city weighs plans for future.
  Apr 23, 2008
• Excelsior uneasy about busy bike crossing
  Riders disagree on whether the trail crossing at downtown Water Street is a safety hazard, but merchants and the city are worried.
  Apr 23, 2008

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