Chris Havens
Reporter | St. Paul City Hall/Ramsey County
Phone: 651-298-1542
E-mail: chavens@startribune.com
Chris Havens covers St. Paul and Ramsey County government, and the personalities and issues involved.
Recent content from Chris Havens
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Ramsey County aims to limit outdoor smoking
The board votes Tuesday on a policy to make many recreation areas, including county beaches, tobacco-free zones.
May 11, 2008 -
LRT battles flare in new round of e-mails
A University of Minnesota memo to the feds over Central Corridor routing has both sides trading more barbs. Construction on the $932 million, 11-mile line connecting Minneapolis and St. Paul is slated to begin in 2010.
May 9, 2008 -
St. Paul parks chief decides to move to greener fields
The Parks and Rec boss, praised for his attitude and leadership, said he wants to retire and turn full time to recreation: "It's time."
May 8, 2008 -
Less TLC for St. Paul streets as budget gets attention
The city's public works director underestimated the cost of street maintenance last year but has plans to make it work this year.
May 7, 2008 -
Proposal's goal: Eliminate barriers in St. Paul
Merging several offices could improve access for minority- and women-owned businesses in St. Paul, proponents say.
May 1, 2008 -
Making playtime a priority in St. Paul
The Junior League has joined with the city to set aside unstructured play time at rec centers to help kids and adults build bonds and have fun.
Apr 30, 2008 -
Contractor sues developer, St. Paul over project
Flannery Construction disputes its firing from an indoor farmers market-condo complex in Lowertown.
Apr 29, 2008 -
Outdoor diners in St. Paul want drinks included
St. Paul's rules on allowing alcohol outside bars and cafe's are too restrictive, says one City Council member.
Apr 27, 2008 -
Downtown St. Paul needs movie theater, businessman says
John Palumbo will meet today with Galtier Plaza officials to discuss an independent theater.
Apr 25, 2008 -
Winter Carnival preceded by summer scramble
This time of year, most people are looking toward the warm, sunny days of summer. The head of the St. Paul Winter Carnival is looking toward cold, dark days of next winter.
Apr 22, 2008
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