Mary Jane Smetanka
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A tree grows in Golden Valley
When a tornado devastated a park, residents took matters into their own hands.
Updated: October 09, 2012, - 10:16 AM
Can cooperation among cities curb coyotes?
Edina police chief suggests six west metro cities develop a unified approach.
Updated: October 02, 2012, - 11:18 AM
Cities speak on ballot issues
They say marriage and voter ID amendments are matters of economics and democracy.
Updated: September 28, 2012, - 09:18 PM
Old Cedar Avenue bridge fans plan rally for 'missing link'
Supporters want to drum up enthusiasm - and cash - to renovate the Old Cedar Avenue bridge, which can't be torn down because of its historic designation. It's a "great recreational resource."
Updated: September 20, 2012, - 07:35 PM
Surf and revenue are up at Edina pool
The city says it will promote the FlowRider more heavily next year to attract customers.
Updated: September 18, 2012, - 12:40 PM
City liquor stores see green as craft beers catch fire
Sales are up in Lakeville, Edina and other cities, and that means more money for municipal needs.
Updated: September 15, 2012, - 07:22 AM
Richfield celebrates Penn Avenue
Penn Fest was started five years ago to encourage sprucing up the street. Now it is expanding.
Updated: September 11, 2012, - 04:07 PM
What’s in a name? Plenty, Edina finds
Naming neighborhoods in the western suburb is turning into a perplexing project.
Updated: September 09, 2012, - 05:59 PM
Edina to replace 14,000 water meters
Batteries are dying on the city's obsolete water meters, which were installed in the mid- to late '90s. Cost of the change: $3.6 million.
Updated: September 04, 2012, - 01:00 PM
Metro-area cities tread warily on holy ground
Bloomington and other metro-area cities have found that restricting religious groups is dicey.
Updated: September 01, 2012, - 06:27 AM
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