Laurie Blake

Reporter | West Metro
Phone: 612-673-1711
Laurie Blake covers Minnetonka, Eden Prairie and the communities on the south shores of Lake Minnetonka.

Recent content from Laurie Blake

Dolphin death at Minnesota Zoo is 6th since 2006

One of the Minnesota Zoo's three dolphins has unexpectedly died. This is at least the sixth dolphin death at the zoo since 2006.

Updated: February 07, 2012, - 06:24 PM

Decades-long plan to reshape UMore Park close to starting

The company that will mine gravel at the site for 40 years is outlining plans to limit the impact on Rosemount residents.

Updated: February 03, 2012, - 08:02 PM

Why shovel the sidewalk if you can let the city do it?

South St. Paul this winter is testing a city snow-removal service on some of its sidewalks.

Updated: February 03, 2012, - 08:02 PM

West St. Paul looks at leasing rather than building

West St. Paul considers whether leasing office space for city staff would be cheaper than revamping the 50-year old City Hall.

Updated: January 31, 2012, - 03:59 PM

Twin Cities tax-share program receives scrutiny

Fiscal disparities plan takes money from rich cities, gives to poor - but sometimes does reverse.

Updated: January 31, 2012, - 10:20 AM

Hwy. 13 will get face-lift over summer

The road that skirts the northern edge of the county has been getting rougher.

Updated: January 27, 2012, - 06:43 PM

Sunfish Lake economizes on plowing

Safety permitting, the small city will try to plow once instead of twice per snowfall.

Updated: January 24, 2012, - 04:21 PM

Hockey groups aim to save West St. Paul rink

The city had planned to close its 40-year-old arena this spring, but the groups hope to delay that.

Updated: January 21, 2012, - 10:17 PM

West St. Paul City Hall, sports dome projects being studied

West St. Paul has hired consultants to report on the cost and benefits to the community.

Updated: January 14, 2012, - 08:30 PM

Charm, comfort mark South St. Paul's old library

South St. Paul's library dates back more than 80 years, and the community intends to keep it open.

Updated: January 14, 2012, - 07:05 PM

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