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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Como Park residents give nod to fell ash trees
A St. Paul experiment to slow ash borer will raze all ash trees in a two-block area and replace them with a different species.
Oct 28, 2009 -
On a rainy day, St. Paul touts solar energy
Officials highlighted a $2 million project to install solar panels on the roof of the RiverCentre convention center.
Oct 23, 2009 -
Coleman says St. Paul has met challenges
St. Paul has seen brighter economic days, but Mayor Chris Coleman said he -- and a host of partners -- have been laying the foundation for better things ahead.
Oct 22, 2009 -
Ng considers herself a master problem-solver
Eva Ng, a candidate for St. Paul mayor, says her 30 years of business experience give her the right background to lead the city through tough economic times.
Oct 21, 2009 -
Another complaint filed on light-rail's impact
A group representing Asian businesses says the Met Council didn't study the effect the planned light-rail train would have on business along the corridor.
Oct 21, 2009 -
St. Paul ponders ban on BASE jumping
St. Paul leaders ponder an ordinance to ban BASE jumping - a rogue sport of leaping from tall structures.
Oct 21, 2009 -
Bakery expected to move to St. Paul Port Authority land
The St. Paul agency has made arrangements to sell a parcel of land on the East Side where Baldinger Bakery, which has been in business in St. Paul since 1888, plans to build a production facility.
Oct 20, 2009 -
St. Paul will cast vote on instant-runoff elections
City residents could decide on Nov. 3 to adopt a ranked-choice system for municipal races.
Oct 18, 2009 -
Railroad Island's makeover
A St. Paul area is getting attention -- and some sweat -- from residents who hope the economy and bureaucracy don't hamper revitalization.
Oct 16, 2009 -
St. Paul makes it a crime to host party where minors drink
It's the latest city to pass such an ordinance, making it a misdemeanor to give young people a place to drink alcohol. The rule will take effect in about a month.
Oct 14, 2009