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Tom Meersman

Reporter | West Metro

Phone: 612-673-7388

Tom Meersman is a West Metro Reporter, covering Minneapolis parks, Lake Minnetonka, suburban growth and other topics in Hennepin and Carver counties. His Twitter account is @stribmeers.

Hyland park's wish list becomes a must-do list

Cost, traffic prompt Three Rivers to opt for less-ambitious changes. plans.

Updated: February 07, 2012, - 11:23 PM

Plymouth fights power-line plan

Residents, worried about health and home values, want an upgrade built elsewhere.

Updated: February 04, 2012, - 07:49 PM

Rich field of candidates for Minnetonka position

Seven candidates are vying for one spot on the City Council in a special election Feb. 14.

Updated: January 31, 2012, - 04:25 PM

Carver County inspectors join battle to stop zebra mussels

Aggressive effort planned at Lake Minnewashta is first time DNR put local agency in charge.

Updated: January 28, 2012, - 08:39 PM

Zebra mussel class is now in session

The first of 21 classes statewide was held in Chanhassen.

Updated: January 26, 2012, - 11:41 PM

New beginnings for Old Log Theater?

The show must go on at the Old Log Theater near Lake Minnetonka, as it has for seven decades. But there are rumblings of changes ahead.

Updated: January 17, 2012, - 11:10 PM

Brown winter means more green for cities

Without snow to plow or streets to sand, west-metro cities are saving money and resources.

Updated: January 14, 2012, - 10:31 PM

Did Theodore Wirth Park cleanup go too far?

Neighbors said that too many trees were cleared from the storm-damaged Theodore Wirth Park, but forestry officials said safety and fire concerns justify the removals.

Updated: January 11, 2012, - 09:19 AM