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Rochelle Olson

Reporter | Hennepin County Courts and Legal Affairs

Phone: 612-673-1747

Email: raolson@startribune.com

Rochelle Olson covers St. Paul City Hall and Ramsey County government.
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Snowplow damages 11 Lowry Bridge lampposts; cost to replace: $18,000

Snowplow hit lampposts put too close to road; 11 had to be replaced.

Updated: February 19, 2013, - 11:30 PM

Hennepin Co. balks at road closings near Vikings stadium

Hennepin officials say plans to close Portland and Park avenues for development near new stadium would limit access to vital services.

Updated: February 14, 2013, - 10:06 PM

Tattoos bar the way for new Hennepin Co. sheriff's deputies

Sheriff Rich Stanek changed his department's policy about two years ago to limit tattoo visibility on new hires. Deputies already on the job are exempt from the policy.

Updated: February 14, 2013, - 08:23 AM

On the government beat: Hennepin County offices show off extra flair

Some politicians distinguish themselves not just by the offices they hold but what their offices hold.

Updated: February 08, 2013, - 08:16 PM

Twin Cities customers mostly indifferent to dropping Saturday mail

Some say they like mail every day, but many say cuts are necessary.

Updated: February 06, 2013, - 11:13 PM

Minnesota customers mostly indifferent to cutback

Most Postal Service customers won't see a huge change, said regional spokesman Pete Nowacki: "The post office is going to be open the same hours. Post office boxes will still get mail. Packages will get delivered."

Updated: February 06, 2013, - 09:41 PM