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Paul Levy

Reporter | North Metro

Phone: 612-673-4419

Email: plevy@startribune.com

Paul Levy is a general assignment reporter for the north metro area, covering county government and community issues.

Candidates -- and one non candidate -- locked in key county races

Veteran Ramsey County commissioner finished third, and state senator was tops in nine-person Hennepin race.

Updated: August 15, 2012, - 08:55 AM

Economic gardening grows in Anoka County

By spending $150,000 on a program for entrepreneurs, Anoka County hopes to bolster businesses and the community.

Updated: August 14, 2012, - 11:00 PM

Long sentences in $50M fraud

Prison terms of 27 and 22 years for two kingpins "send a clear message to ... identity thieves and fraudsters," U.S. attorney says.

Updated: August 13, 2012, - 08:45 PM

Bicycles could give Northstar a kickstart

The Minnesota Department of Transportation, National Park Service and local officials think bicyclists could add a new dimension to the line stretching from Minneapolis to Big Lake.

Updated: August 04, 2012, - 10:10 PM

Former Ham Lake mayor making waves against epilepsy

The former mayor of Ham Lake has watched his daughter battle epilepsy and likens it to being in a little boat on a big lake. So as a fundraiser, he'll take a boat on Forest Lake for three days and nights.

Updated: July 24, 2012, - 12:32 PM

Veterans, relative newcomers vie in Anoka County Board primary

The four board candidates span a spectrum of views.

Updated: July 21, 2012, - 09:53 PM

Minneapolis SWAT team leader faces first-degree assault charge

Minneapolis police Sgt. David Clifford was charged in an off-duty incident last month that left a Ramsey man temporarily on life support.

Updated: July 18, 2012, - 09:54 AM

Battle of bands becomes battle of area musical events

Sherburne County Area United Way's battle of the bands will be held the same night as a popular rock festival in nearby Royalton.

Updated: July 18, 2012, - 12:00 AM

One kidney, two lives, countless miracles

There were instant benefits for Dan Heins after a kidney transplant saved his life. For Nancy Volk, the donor, life was also restored, but in a more subtle fashion.

Updated: July 10, 2012, - 04:11 PM

A 100-wedding-dress salute

For the fifth year in a row, a Blaine bridal salon has vowed to make wedding-dress dreams come true for military brides-to-be. The shop is giving 100 couples gowns and tuxedo rentals to say thank you.

Updated: July 09, 2012, - 07:42 AM