Lora Pabst
Reporter | North Metro
Phone: 612-673-4628
E-mail: lpabst@startribune.com
Lora Pabst covers city governments and community issues in the north metro area.
Recent content from Lora Pabst
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Fridley tries to jump to the head of line for transit sales tax funds
The city's proposed Northstar commuter rail station missed out on $10 million in federal money.
May 11, 2008 -
Still in school, but already a delegate
A Brooklyn Park high school student was elected at her local GOP caucus to attend the state convention.
May 7, 2008 -
Bank wants out of Ramsey Town Center restrictions
The bank holding 150 acres of foreclosed land doesn't want to be bound by the original development plan.
May 6, 2008 -
Robbinsdale cop cleared of charges in road rage case
Felony counts of making terroristic threat have been dropped against a Robbinsdale police officer who was shot in the leg over the summer in Coon Rapids.
May 3, 2008 -
Dec. 21, 2007: Crystal Airport open, but fate still up in air
The city wants to redevelop the 430 acres. The mayor said MAC vote doesn't "lift the cloud over the airport."
Apr 27, 2008 -
'Up north' tradition lives on and on
Once a regular event near Lake Superior, the smelt fry thrives in Brooklyn Park.
Apr 23, 2008 -
Anoka mobile home park will close
The city's water and sewage system proved too costly. The coming closure of Woodlyn Court has residents worried about finding housing.
Apr 23, 2008 -
CPR classes target minorities
The Red Cross is offering CPR classes tailored for residents of color. It's part of an effort to improve the first-aid skills of immigrants and minority groups in Brooklyn Park and elsewhere.
Apr 23, 2008 -
Legislature's bonding bill cruel, kind to north metro
Construction on a key road project was funded, but a light-rail station and county crime lab were not.
Apr 20, 2008 -
Anoka has plan to regulate sober homes
The City Council gave initial approval to the new policy, but questions remain about the legality of targeting recovering addicts.
Apr 11, 2008
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