North Metro http://www.startribune.com/local/north RSS Feed for North Metro en-us Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:23:30 GMT 2009-07-10T02:23:30Z en-us Skaters vow to save troubled New Brighton skate park http://www.startribune.com/local/north/50413972.html Complaints of fights, drugs and graffiti at Freedom Park's skateboard ramps have threatened to shut the skate park down. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:23:30 GMT http://www.startribune.com/local/north/50413972.html 2009-07-10T02:23:30Z As Three Rivers parks usage changes, so will its management http://www.startribune.com/local/north/50314282.html Empty-nesters who once went to parks with kids in tow are now heading for the trails, Three Rivers Park District figures show, and that will change how the park is managed. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:06:01 GMT http://www.startribune.com/local/north/50314282.html 2009-07-09T05:06:01Z Jury convicts former Twin Cities loan officer in mortage fraud case http://www.startribune.com/local/north/50282017.html Marlon Pratt was accused of inflating the prices of homes on loan applications and taking kickbacks. Five others have been convicted or pleaded guilty in the scheme. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:47:23 GMT http://www.startribune.com/local/north/50282017.html 2009-07-09T05:47:23Z Community colleges boom during the bust http://www.startribune.com/local/north/50315102.html Demand for classes at community and technical colleges is soaring, but tight budgets are making it tougher to meet students' needs. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:34:45 GMT http://www.startribune.com/local/north/50315102.html 2009-07-09T10:34:45Z Robbinsdale district site could become Target location http://www.startribune.com/local/north/50182412.html The school district is looking into selling its administrative headquarters in New Hope as interest in a store builds. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 05:11:09 GMT http://www.startribune.com/local/north/50182412.html 2009-07-08T05:11:09Z Elite runner at age 15 http://www.startribune.com/local/north/49978762.html Tony Nikodym may have dreams of being among the top four runners on the Andover High School cross country team. But last month, he finished third in the men's 18-and-under age category at Grandma's Marathon. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:58:05 GMT http://www.startribune.com/local/north/49978762.html 2009-07-08T14:58:05Z Anoka County Commissioner would refuse salary -- if he runs again http://www.startribune.com/local/north/50319712.html The longtime commissioner won't say if he will seek another term, but he has plenty to say about the pay he would refuse. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:05:08 GMT http://www.startribune.com/local/north/50319712.html 2009-07-09T05:05:08Z Road plan pits pains of widening and of standing pat http://www.startribune.com/local/north/49943357.html The Blaine City Council is set to vote Thursday on the project, which has raised objections of many residents on Radisson Road. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 02:15:52 GMT http://www.startribune.com/local/north/49943357.html 2009-07-05T02:15:52Z Fridley officials seek ways to raise revenues http://www.startribune.com/local/north/49773177.html Loss of state aid is squeezing the municipal budget, but proposals to loosen city charter restrictions have been vetoed by voters three times since 2000. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:03:07 GMT http://www.startribune.com/local/north/49773177.html 2009-07-03T02:03:07Z Twins stadium tax sparks issue between haves and have-nots http://www.startribune.com/local/north/50181082.html Should Hennepin County funding for youth sports activities be based on need, or should all kids benefit? Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:43:34 GMT http://www.startribune.com/local/north/50181082.html 2009-07-08T11:43:34Z