Paul Levy
Reporter | North Metro
Phone: 612-673-4419
E-mail: plevy@startribune.com
Paul Levy is a general assignment reporter for the north metro area, covering county government and community issues.
Recent content from Paul Levy
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Skepticism greets dog breeder's retirement
When a Little Falls man opened a 600-dog kennel, animal-welfare activists were outraged. Now he says he's getting out of the business, but not everyone's buying it.
Nov 7, 2009 -
Anoka open if Vikes come a-courting
As Vikings fans wonder what happens after the team's Dome lease expires in 2011, one stadium player long ago banished to the sidelines hasn't closed the door on a comeback: Anoka County.
Oct 31, 2009 -
Much more than running buddies
A year later, donor of a kidney and recipient have their lives back on track.
Oct 30, 2009 -
H1N1 infects Anoka inmates, deputies
Outbreaks can be hard to contain in jails, where many people share close quarters and some may be battling addictions, but health officials said all the inmates and staffers are healthy now.
Oct 29, 2009 -
Northstar Line ready to roll: All aboard!
Have your tickets ready. And bring your schedules. After years of starts and stalls, the Northstar commuter line is ready to roll.
Oct 28, 2009 -
Fostering a love for troubled teens
After nearly a half-century of being foster parents, Clara and Chester Shattuck of Columbia Heights are closing their doors, but not their hearts, to troubled teens.
Oct 27, 2009 -
Sentencing delayed for swindling New Hope son
The son was also was his mother's caregiver, punishment must wait until the mother's needs are met. She has Alzheimer's.
Oct 21, 2009 -
Pioneers come to life at Anoka County's Heritage Lab
A century and a half later, the settlers of Anoka County's Heritage Lab make sure kids learn their history lessons by living in the moment.
Oct 20, 2009 -
County Board contemplates future without 'silver tsunami'
Anoka County leaders survey the landscape for younger replacements to step in for long-time employees nearing retirement, taking their decades of knowledge with them.
Oct 18, 2009 -
Judge: Railroad engaged in 'staggering' pattern of misconduct
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. engaged in a "staggering" pattern of misconduct aimed at covering up its role in the deaths of four young people whose car collided with a train largely because a crossing gate wasn't working properly, a Washington County judge declared Thursday.
Oct 15, 2009