Mary Jane Smetanka

Reporter | Hennepin County
Phone: 612-673-7380
Mary Jane Smetanka covers trends in Hennepin County and the cities of Bloomington, Edina, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Richfield and St. Louis Park. She also blogs for Greengirls.

Recent content from Mary Jane Smetanka

Richfield builds a memorial to honor all veterans, not just its own

Weather service confirms deadly Oklahoma tornado was an EF-5 http://www.startribune.com/nation/208373461.html

Updated: May 21, 2013, - 03:23 PM

Edina Golf Dome's rebuilding approved by the City Council

The new structure should be open by November.

Updated: May 14, 2013, - 01:02 PM

Edina remaking Southdale area for people, not cars

A new Byerly’s will hug France Av., and wide sidewalks and bike paths will link the store and three new apartment buildings to an art-lined greenway from Centennial Lakes to the Galleria.

Updated: May 14, 2013, - 12:58 PM

Organics recycling is slow to catch on in Hennepin County

St. Louis Park becomes the 12th Hennepin County city to offer a residential program. Advocates hope others will soon join...

Updated: May 08, 2013, - 10:07 AM

Bloomington, Edina and Richfield's do.town experiment ends

The pilot program among Bloomington, Edina and Richfield yielded trails, healthier options and perhaps a new culture.

Updated: May 01, 2013, - 06:15 PM

Edina tries a new way to engage residents: neighborhoods

Officials hope that designating areas as neighborhoods will foster better communication with city residents.

Updated: April 25, 2013, - 11:10 PM

Edina estate will be divided for housing

Owners of the Morningside property are trying to ensure thoughtful development.

Updated: April 23, 2013, - 12:48 PM

Bird love is in the chilly air

Bird lovers are worried about flocks of robins stuck here in the cold, but experts say they’ll be fine.

Updated: April 19, 2013, - 10:33 PM

Drivers, beware: Detours will affect Mall of America area for two years

Construction will help build the “South Loop” area.

Updated: April 18, 2013, - 01:02 PM

Brass thefts hit Twin Cities parking ramps and buildings

Thieves are going after valuable pipe valves in parking ramps and buildings, leaving fire hoses with no connection to...

Updated: April 13, 2013, - 12:06 AM

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