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Tom Meersman

Reporter | West Metro

Phone: 612-673-7388

Tom Meersman covers Lake Minnetonka, Three Rivers Park District, suburban growth and other topics in Hennepin and Carver counties.
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Vandals topple Plymouth gravestones

Plymouth police said they don't have any suspects or leads. Damage could be as high as $15,000.

Updated: October 24, 2011, - 11:10 PM

Ransacked Minnesota historic site to be reborn as park

The restoration of the site between Fort Snelling and Minnehaha Park, sacred to many Indians, is a turning point in a long decline.

Updated: October 24, 2011, - 12:32 AM

Creating a new connection in Carver, Scott counties

Carver and Scott counties each will receive about 2.5 miles of new trail, but the railroad bridge across the Minnesota River that once connected them can't be saved.

Updated: October 18, 2011, - 02:56 PM

Chaska aims to alleviate ballpark floods

The City Council will look at the feasibility of building a berm to protect the cherished field.

Updated: October 08, 2011, - 10:02 PM

Trees in path of progress in Chanhassen

Some residents oppose highway reconstruction that will fell more than 1,000 trees.

Updated: October 05, 2011, - 03:08 PM

Time running out for unique riverboat

The 1930s-vintage Mississippi River dredge has most of its original furnishings, but would be expensive to restore.

Updated: September 23, 2011, - 10:08 PM

Riverfront plan features parks, trails

The ambitious proposals for the riverfront from downtown Minneapolis to the city's northern border could cost $175 million and will now be scrutinized by the public.

Updated: September 21, 2011, - 10:15 PM