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Welcome

Greetings from the Mayor of Maplewood Maplewood Community Center The Maplewood Community Center is located next to City Hall and is an ever-evolving facility for those looking for new ways to stay fit. In addition to the traditional weight, cardio, basketball and racquetball areas, there are other ways for visitors to get active as well. Table tennis, swimming classes in one of the two pools, karate and self-defense courses are just a few examples. Also available are a theater, Subway restaurant, meeting rooms, performing arts center and dance classes. Maplewood Community Center 2100 N. White Bear Ave. Maplewood, MN 55109 651-249-2100 Mon-Thu 5:30am – 10:00pm Friday 5:30am – 9:00pm Saturday 6:00am – 8:00pm Sunday 8:00am – 7:00pm

Mayor Will Rossbach

elcome to Maplewood, a first-ring suburb of over 38,000 residents located just nine miles or about 15 minutes from Minnesota’s state Capitol in St. Paul. Thanks to careful community planning, Maplewood has many woodlands, lakes and wetland areas. We have beautiful parks and numerous permanent open spaces for residents and visitors to enjoy. Maplewood’s residential areas offer a variety of housing from postWorld War II ramblers to modern, upscale areas, as well as townhome and apartment living. To serve the needs of our older residents, Maplewood has 24 senior living centers with a variety of medical and service options. There are commercial areas scattered throughout the city of Maplewood. We are the home of several major corporations, including the international headquarters of 3M. Also located in the city are St. John’s Hospital, Maplewood Mall, Best Buy Company, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Slumberland, Sears, JC Penney and 2

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Costco. There are also numerous owner-operated small businesses, from mom-and-pop stores to local eateries. These companies provide both employment and shopping opportunities to our residents and visitors. Maplewood’s greatest amenity is our park, open space and trail system, which includes 33 parks and 14 open space preserves. Our trail system consists of many miles of both regional and local trails. We are also fortunate to have Ramsey County’s Battle Creek Regional Park within our city. Along with these park amenities, we are also

home to three wonderful golf courses: Keller, Goodrich and The Ponds. The Maplewood Community Center contains a large indoor aquatic facility, as well as providing many additional community services. These services range from exercise classes to local theater productions. As a growing community rich with diversity, we welcome everyone to the city of Maplewood, whether you are a potential resident, business owner or visitor. Mayor Will Rossbach Maplewood

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Greetings from the Mayor of North St. Paul Facts on NSP Wind Turbine: • North St. Paul formed the Minnesota Municipal Power Agency with seven other cities in 1992. Today, MMPA is made up of 11 member cities. • Minnesota requires most utilities to provide at least 25% of their electricity sales from renewable sources by 2025.

Mayor Mike Kuehn

reetings from the City of North St. Paul! An extraordinary small town in the Twin Cities! North St. Paul is not your typical "small town." The rich history of North St. Paul dates back to 1887, when the visionary Captain Henry Castle embarked on an extraordinary endeavor and envisioned a thriving and prosperous community outside of the inner cities. Castle settled in St. Paul in 1868 and began purchasing land near Silver Lake to be platted for the future community of North St. Paul. The city was designed to be a manufacturing town. Many of the first factories used wood products from supplies readily available from the booming timber industries located in Stillwater. The town provided many good jobs for European immigrants settling in our nation. Quality schools, numerous churches and a vital but quaint community developed and prospered as the city grew. From a population of 621 in 1888, North ©Lillie

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St. Paul has grown to 11,460 today. North St. Paul blends its historic charms and traditions with easy access to amenities associated with larger communities. Residents and visitors alike enjoy a vibrant mix of unique shops and restaurants, an abundance of recreational activities including the Regional Gateway Trail and the newly-built trailhead - Rotary Park. Rotary Park is adjacent to the trail between First and Second Streets near the wind turbine. It offers natural amenities including open green space, a pond and mature oak trees. Recent improvements include the construction of 31 parking spaces, park lighting, a water fountain and a temporary bathroom facility. There are plans for a picnic pavilion, park benches, and permanent bathroom facility in the near future. North St. Paul is proud of the

clean, renewable electricity that is produced locally right here in North St. Paul! The city is one of 11 in Minnesota to have a wind turbine as part of the "Hometown WindPower" program. There are many cultural activities, historic sites and museums in North St. Paul. Our historic downtown plays host to special events throughout the year, from parades and festivals to a weekly classic car show and farmers market. North St. Paul is a great place to live, work, play and raise a family. I am proud of our community and the people who live here.

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History

Hi s to r y o f Ma p l e wo o d

aplewood may be best known as the birthplace of the Post-It Note, but it’s also where more than 38,000 people reside. Long before it was incorporated in the 1950s as the Village of Maplewood, the area was known as New Canada Township. Its recorded history dates back about 150 years. Originally, the Dakota Indians inhabited the lands that would later become Maplewood. Around 1850, European settlers – the Bells, Caseys, Conlins and Vincents – ventured from St. Paul and traveled along what is now Hazelwood Street. Though their early homesteading efforts were unsuccessful due to conflicts with the American Indians, the families eventually received news that the Dakota had left the area, which allowed them to stay permanently on the land. While those pioneers were setting

Far left, The New Canada Town Hall in old downtown Gladstone. The Gladstone School's final days. Photos Courtesy of Maplewood Area Historical Society

down roots in northern Maplewood, Thomas Carver began farming near what would soon become McLean Township, in what is now called the Carver Lake neighborhood in southern Maplewood. Both of these areas later became part of New Canada Township. The railroad industry is what spurred the township’s growth. The Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad became the St. Paul and Duluth

Railroad, which intersected with the Wisconsin Central Railroad. At the junction of these railroad lines was a town site, Gladstone, which was predicted to rival St. Paul. Through the years, the little villages of Gladstone, McLean Township and New Canada Township thrived. In the early 1950s, Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing — now known as 3M — was looking to expand and bought a large tract of

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Hi s to r y o f Ma p l e wo o d

Maplewood hopes to acquire Fish Creek The city of Maplewood's desire to preserve a 70-acre parcel of land south of Carver Road is taking shape. The Conservation Fund, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving outdoor heritage, has purchased land in the Fish Creek Area Greenway, which was long slated for residential development. Maplewood and Ramsey County must raise $2,160,000 by fall 2013 to purchase the land from the Conservation Fund. Fund-raising efforts have already come close – as of August 2012 only $435,000 remained to be raised before the Fish Creek land could be held as open space with no plans for development. Look to the Bulletin The Maplewood Nature Center has been holding seasonal Lillie Suburban Online! walks of the Fish Creek land to better educate residents on Newspapers, Inc. w w.lillienews.com the beauty and value ofw preserving the flora and fauna in Publishers of: Photo by Kia Farhang/ Review Staff or Creek parcel southernmost Maplewood. The 70-acre Fish The Review and Bulletin A raised prairie on the Fish Creek land that the city Newspapers w.bulletin-news.com is located on top ofw thew Mississippi bluffs and offers a picof Maplewood hopes to purchase. Though the land is turesque view of the horizon. The site is home to raptors, • Advertising – Display & “Nobody serves the East largely untouched, there are a few remnants from the Classified songbirds, foxes and deer, and is dotted with mature woods, area. Metro area like we do!” farm homes that used to dot the • Circulars, Flyers & Special pastures and wildflowers. Sections donate to the cause, visit www.maplewood.ci.mn.us or visit Other community events are planned for the next year, 2515 E. 7th the Maplewood Nature Center at 2659 E. Seventh St. in Ave. including barbecues, fundraising dinners and archeology North St. Paul, MN 55109 Maplewood. presentations. For more information on these events, or to Main Phone Number

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History

Hi s to r y o f No r t h S t . Pa u l Veterans' Memorial

city known for "The World's Largest Snowman" once had aspirations to rival Chicago. In 1887, Capt. Henry Anson Castle founded North St. Paul along the shores of Silver Lake. The city has been welcoming new residents and visitors ever since. What began as a rolling prairie and oak savanna boomed into a prosperous city almost overnight. Six churches, 15 factories, 100 cottages and 1,500 people soon flourished in the early days of North St. Paul, which was developed in hopes of overtaking Chicago as the most illustrious manufacturing giant in the Midwest. Castle sold 40 lots for residential development on his 1,200 acres east and south of Silver Lake. The North St. Paul Land Company formed and purchased the land from Castle. The United States experienced a major depression in the 1890s, however, and North St. Paul did not escape the financial crisis that followed. The suburb's residents and merchants got through it by pulling together and remaining positive. Neighbors held "Hard Times Parties" and "Poverty Socials" to uplift the community. In 1893, a magnificent ice palace made of 12,000 tons of ice rose 25 feet into the air at Silver Lake and helped shift the thoughts of North St. Paulites away from their financial woes.

Vestiges of the past

Downtown North St. Paul provides a look back at the past. Neumann's Bar, the longest continuously operating bar in the state, first opened its doors the year North St. Paul was incorporated in 1887 and remains a staple of the downtown area today. At the corner of Highway 36 6

A Veterans' Memorial Park has been planned for North St. Paul for over 10 years, but was interrupted due to the Highway 36 renovations. With the construction project finished, the city has green-lighted a committee to begin planning the memorial. North St. Paul American Legion Post 39, VFW Post 1350, and North High Air Force Junior ROTC are partnering with the city to help design and raise funds for the memorial, which would be located in the former Cannon Park northeast of 36 and Margaret St. The memorial is estimated to cost roughly $95,000 and take five months to construct. The committee in charge of the project is in the early stages of developing a marketing and fundraising campaign, and no concrete timeline has been established. and Margaret Street sits one of the city's most prominent landmarks and symbols. "The World's Largest Stucco Snowman" is a reminder of the city's former annual celebration of "Snow Frolics," when a giant snowman was made of real snow. The late Lloyd Koesling, a town barber, designed the 44-foot-tall stucco structure, which was built by the North St. Paul Jaycees between 1972 and 1974. The snowman's 16-foot smile greets residents and passersby traveling on busy Highway 36.

Above, the veterans' park design was brainstormed by a Junior ROTC cadet and refined by planners. Below, this is an aerial view of the park design; planners would like it placed on the former “Cannon Park” site.

fruition, his other wish for the city will continue to ring true. North St. Paul is a warm, friendly suburb that welcomes residents new and old. As the song, "A Hundred Years in North St. Paul" says: "Yes, times were a little slower then, the trains were sometimes late, "A quarter took you 14 miles in 1888. "Though through the years a lot has changed, and everything has grown "To me it's still the place to be - the place that I call home!"

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Driving through North St. Paul today, one can still see reminders of the city as it was when originally founded 125 years ago. Although Captain Castle's dream of North St. Paul mirroring the accomplishments of Chicago didn't come to

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Photo by Linda Baumeister/ Review During the summer months downtown North St. Paul steps back in time on Friday nights when cars from 1975 and earlier cruise up and down East Seventh Avenue.

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Government

Ma p l e wo o d City Gover nment

The Maplewood City Council meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month in Maplewood City Hall council chambers at 7 p.m.

Maplewood City Hall 1830 E. County Road B Maplewood, MN 55109 Phone: 651-249-2000 The city of Maplewood operates under the council-manager plan. All legislative power is vested in the elected, part-time city council under this form of government. The council consists of a mayor and four council members who are elected at large for four-year staggered terms.

The council adopts policies and ordinances and appoints a professional, full-time city manager to carry them out. The city manager is solely responsible for the administration of city business and may delegate authority to promote efficient use of staff time.

Council Members Bob Cardinal Phone: 651-765-8600 E-mail: bob.cardinal@ci.maplewood.mn.us

Mayor Will Rossbach Phone: 651-484-5427 E-mail: will.rossbach@ci.maplewood.mn.us

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City Manager Jim Antonen Phone: 651-249-2050 E-mail: jim.antonen@ci.maplewood.mn.us

Kathleen Juenemann Phone: 651-771-3670 E-mail:

Marvin Koppen Phone: 651-770-5391 E-mail: marvin.koppen@ci.maplewood.mn.us James Llanas Phone: 651-488-2745 E-mail: james.llanas@ci.maplewood.mn.us

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amsey County Commissioner District 7: R www.co.ramsey.mn.us/cb Minnesota State Representatives: Maplewood - District 55B: www.house.leg.state.mn.us North St. Paul - District 55A: www.house.leg.state.

mn.us Minnesota State Senator District 55: www.senate.leg.state.mn.us United States Congress District 4: house.gov United States Senators: senate.gov

No r t h S t . Pa u l City Gover nment

The North St. Paul City Council meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in North St. Paul City Hall council chambers on the second floor of City Hall at 6:30 p.m.

North St. Paul City Hall 2400 Margaret St. North St. Paul, MN 55109 Phone: 651-747-2400 The city of North St. Paul is governed by the council-manager "Plan B" form of government. Under this plan, all legislative and policy making powers are vested in the council consisting of a mayor, elected for a fouryear term, and four council members, elected for four-year terms. These officers are elected at large, and any qualified voter residing in the city is eligible to hold office. 8

Council Members Bob Bruton Phone: 651-777-2224 E-mail: bob.bruton@ci.north-saint-paul.mn.us

Mayor Mike Kuehn Phone: 651-777-1216 or 651-7472422 E-mail: mike.kuehn@ci.north-saint-paul.mn.us

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City Manager Wally Wysopal Phone: 651-747-2421 Email:

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Terry Furlong Phone: 651-779-8257 E-mail:

Jan Walczak Phone: 651-777-5820 or 651-485-5920 E-mail: jan.walczak@ci.north-saint-paul.mn.us Candy Petersen Phone: 651-770-0742 E-mail:

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Education

Ab o u t District 622

The North St. Paul-MaplewoodOakdale School District describes itself as “a community collaborative dedicated to educating and empowering all learners to excel in our changing world.” With this mission in mind, School District 622 provides lifelong educational opportunities for residents of all ages. The district’s wide variety of Community Education programs serve infants, centenarians, and everyone in between. From highly trained teachers in its Stepping Stones preschool to nationally recognized programs at North and Tartan high schools, District 622 is always striving to be the best. Staff members work with families and teachers to choose the most appropriate school programs and settings so children can find success.

Elementary Schools

Each elementary school provides

an academically and socially balanced approach to education for students in grades kindergarten through five. For each grade level, the district has a comprehensive curriculum that includes essential outcomes, outlining what students are expected to know and be able to do. District 622 offers free all-day, Monday-Friday kindergarten for its students. This initiative is part of the district’s commitment to providing a top-notch education focused on ensuring academic success for all. The program is a full-day curriculum that provides students with a strong educational base as they begin their academic careers.

Middle Schools

District 622’s middle schools serve students in grades six through eight. The middle schools are built around the “house” concept, in

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which each grade has a majority of its classes located in one area. A strong curriculum is at the center of the middle-school foundation, with grade-level expectations outlined for each subject. Aside from traditional coursework, a number of academic and social opportunities are offered outside of the classroom.

High Schools

Preparing students for the future is the core of District 622’s high school program. A comprehensive curriculum is designed to challenge the interests and abilities of the diverse student body. Whether students are bound for college or a career, District 622 staff work to ensure that all graduates are prepared for that next step. College credit is offered for full-or part-time college attendance under the Minnesota Post-Secondary Enrollment Options program and

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through the College In The Schools program. Both North and Tartan high schools also offer a number of Advanced Placement classes. Outside of the regular school day, students may participate in athletic team sports and numerous co-curricular activities. In both academic and athletic competitions, District 622 students regularly receive state and national recognition for their achievements.

The North St. Paul-MaplewoodOakdale School District serves all of Landfall, North St. Paul and Oakdale and portions of Lake Elmo Maplewood, Pine Springs and Woodbury. District 622 has high schools in North St. Paul and Oakdale and middle schools in Maplewood and Oakdale. Elementary schools are located in all three of the district's major communities.

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D i s t r i c t 622 Schools Elementary Schools Carver Elementary School 2680 Upper Afton Road Maplewood, MN 55119 School hours: 9:15 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Phone: 651-702-8200 Principal: Sara Palodichuk

Elementary Schools Eagle Point Elementary School 7850 15th St. N. Oakdale, MN 55128 School hours: 8:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m Phone: 651-702-8300 Principal: Shawn Bromeland

Elementary Schools Richardson Elementary School 2615 N. First St. North St. Paul, MN 55109 School hours: 9:15 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Phone: 651-748-6900 Principal: Jim Miklausich

Castle Elementary School 6675 50th St. N. Oakdale, MN 55128 School hours: 8:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Phone: 651-748-6700 Principal: Allie Storti

L.C. Webster Elementary School 2170 E. Seventh Ave. North St. Paul, MN 55109 School hours: 8:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Phone: 651-748-7100 Principal: Mona Perkins

Skyview Elementary School 1100 Heron Ave. N. Oakdale, MN 55218 School hours: 9:15 a.m.-3:45 p.m Phone: 651-702-8100 Principal: Carol Erickson

Cowern Elementary School 2131 N. Margaret St. North St. Paul, MN 55109 School hours: 8:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Phone: 651-748-6800 Principal: Sonya Czerepak

Oakdale Elementary School 821 Glenbrook Ave N. Oakdale, MN 55128 School hours: 8:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Phone: 651-702-8500 Principal: Peter Mau

Weaver Elementary School 2135 Birmingham St. Maplewood, MN 55109 School hours: 9:15 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Phone: 651-748-7000 Principal: Judy Jemtrud

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D i s t r i c t 622 Schools Middle Schools John Glenn Middle School 1560 E. County Road B Maplewood, MN 55109 School hours: 7:45 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Phone: 651-748-6300 Principal: Jill Miklausich

High Schools North High School 2416 E. 11th Ave. North St. Paul, MN 55109 School hours: 8:15 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Phone: 651-748-6000 Principal: Greg Nelson

High Schools Tartan High School 828 N. Greenway Ave. Oakdale, MN 55128 School hours: 8:15 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Phone: 651-702-8600 Principal: Adam Ehrmantraut

Maplewood Middle School 2410 Holloway Ave. Maplewood, MN 55109 School hours: 7:45 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Phone: 651-748-6500 Principal: Marnie Galvin Skyview Middle School 1100 Heron Ave. N. Oakdale, MN 55128 School hours: 7:45 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Phone: 651-702-8000 Principal: Christina Hester

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District 622 School Board / Private Schools District Education Center 2520 E. 12th Ave. North St. Paul, MN 55109 651-748-7622

Treasurer-Amy Coborn Phone: 651-748-7504 E-mail: amy_coborn@isd622.org

The District 622 School Board conducts one meeting per month at the District Education Center. Meeting agendas are posted online at www. isd622.org. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. Superintendent-Patty Phillips Phone: 651-748-7410 E-mail: pphillips@isd622.org

Clerk-Pam Cunningham Phone: 651-748-7505 E-mail: pam_cunningham@isd622. org Director-Steve Hunt Phone: 651-748-7502 E-mail: steve_hunt@isd622.org Director-Nancy Livingston Phone: 651-779-3222 E-mail: nancy_livingston@isd622. org

Chair-Mark Wheeler Phone: 651-748-7507 E-mail: mark_wheeler@isd622.org Vice-chair-Theresa Augé Phone: 651-748-7501 E-mail: theresea_auge@isd622.org

Director-Michelle Yener Phone: 651-748-7506 E-mail: michelle_yener@isd622.org

Maplewood and North St. Paul private / parochial schools Christ Evangelical Lutheran School 2475 E. 17th Ave. North St. Paul, MN 55109 Phone: 651-777-5771 Gethsemane School 2410 E. Stillwater Road Maplewood, MN 55119 Phone: 651-739-7540 Hill-Murray School 2625 E. Larpenteur Ave. Maplewood, MN 55109 Phone: 651-777-1376 Mounds Park Academy 2051 E. Larpenteur Ave. Maplewood, MN 55109 Phone: 651-777-2555

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Private / Parochial Schools & District 623

Maplewood and North St. Paul private / parochial schools (con't) Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary School 1695 Kennard St. Maplewood, MN 55109 651-777-5877 St. Jerome Elementary School 384 E. Roselawn Ave. Maplewood, MN 55117 651-771-8494 St. Peter Catholic School 2620 N. Margaret St. North St. Paul, MN 55109 Phone: 651-777-3091

Transfiguration Elementary School 6133 N. 15th St. Oakdale, MN 55128 Phone: 651-738-2646

Roseville Area School District serves Falcon Heights, Lauderdale, most of Roseville and a western section of Maplewood. District 623 Schools Edgerton Elementary School 1929 Edgerton St. Maplewood, MN 55117 Phone: 651-772-2565 Roseville Area Middle School 15 E. County Road B2 Little Canada, MN 55117 Phone: 651-482-5280 Roseville Area High School 1240 W. County Road B2 Roseville, MN 55113 Phone: 651-635-1660

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The city of Maplewood offers a wide array of opportunities to enhance the body and mind, with more than 30 parks, a variety of lakes, a nature center with interpretive programs and a performing arts theater. Ramsey County's newest library is also in Maplewood. The Minnesota chapter of the American Institute of Architects named the library one of its seven Honor Award winners in 2007. The library is conveniently located next to the Maplewood Mall and is a great way to escape and relax. Preserving the past is also important to Maplewood residents. The Bruentrup Heritage Farm buildings were constructed in 1891 and are located on County Road D. The Maplewood Historical Society hosts monthly activities at the livinghistory farm.

Maplewood is also rich with entertainment and dining opportunities. There are nightclubs and a variety of restaurants, from national chains to family-owned eateries. For those who prefer outdoor adventure, Maplewood's park system offers playgrounds, picnic tables and grills, ball fields, woodland and pond trails, and bird watching. There are interpretive exhibits and a floating boardwalk at the Maplewood Nature Center. Throughout the year, naturalists and experienced volunteers lead a host of seasonal programs for visitors of all ages. If you're looking for a better understanding of land, water, and wildlife, the Maplewood Nature Center is the place for you.

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Battle Creek Regional Park 2300 Upper Afton Road Maplewood, MN 55119 Battle Creek is the perfect spot for outdoor and nature enthusiasts to observe nature and relax in a quiet woodland area. There are over 750 acres of oak woods, meadows, creeks and woodlands. Battle Creek is home to a variety of wildlife, such as woodland warblers, great-horned owls, pileated

muskies on a regular basis. Boat rentals and a full swimming beach make it easy to appreciate Lake Phalen's beauty. A trail around the lake is perfect for biking, walking or skating. Other amenities include an 18-hole golf course and an amphitheater that seats 100.

woodpeckers, white-tailed deer, red fox and raccoons. With a mix of summer and winter activities, Battle Creek provides entertainment for all ages, including biking, hiking, inline skating and cross country ski trails, plus bird and wildlife viewing. It also boasts extensive playground equipment, a large picnic grounds, an outdoor aquatics center and a dog park.

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North St. Paul is a city that mixes the ambiance of established neighborhoods and mid-century homes with a progressive community that offers more than enough ways to stay active and involved. Due to an anticipated decrease in state Local Government Aid, the North St. Paul City Council has elected to cut back operation of the Community Center. Currently, the city is in talks with North St. PaulMaplewood-Oakdale School District 622 to lease the building during the school week and continue normal fitness operations at nights and on weekends. However, nothing is final. The Community Center will continue to operate as normal until Jan. 1, 2013. The library, housed inside of the community center, has no plans for shutting down. Built in 2005, the North St. Paul Library has a collection of nearly 20,000 materials. Equipped with

floor-to-ceiling windows, a fireplace and computer terminals with Internet access, the North St. Paul library provides a great reading and research environment. The city's Southwood Nature Preserve gives residents a way to engage with nature while maintaining a strong sense of community. Volunteers enjoy helping keep up the area. The preserve's wellgroomed paths provide a great way to see the colors of each season.

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Silver Lake Park 19th Avenue and Lake Avenue Silver Lake Park was built in the area where the city of North St. Paul was first established. Tucked away in a cozy neighborhood, the park provides outdoor fun for the entire family. With a beach watched over by lifeguards, playground equipment for children's entertainment and other outdoor fun, Silver Lake Park makes a great place to relax on a summer day. There are also tennis courts, picnic areas, and a fishing pier. In the wintertime, ice fishing shacks dot the lake as the North St. Paul Lion's Club hosts its annual ice fishing contest.

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On Wednesday mornings during the summer months, people from around the area buy fresh-picked produce at the local farmers market located on the north side of the arena's parking lot. Come winter, area high school hockey games are held in the arena. And each spring, Aldrich is the site of graduation ceremonies for schools around the east metro.

Aldrich Arena 1850 N. White Bear Ave. Maplewood, MN 55109 651-748-2510 Aldrich Arena has variety of amenities. Air conditioning, public meeting rooms, a PA system, ample parking and banquet services are all offered. The arena seats over 3,400 and can be tailored to fit most every need - even if that need is not icerelated.

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St. Paul Area Hockey Association and the Maplewood Figure Skating Club. The North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District operates the arena. Heritage time Maplewood Historical Society 2170 E. County Road D Maplewood, MN 55109 651-748-8645 Get a glimpse of Maplewood's rural past at the Bruentrup Heritage Farm. The farm buildings, including a large barn, house, granary and machine shed, date back to the 1890s and sit next to a prairie preserve. The Maplewood Historical Society offers events year-round for the public to connect with the pioneer days. A Halloween hoedown, holiday tea and Johnny Appleseed Day are just some of the activities

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presented at the living history farm. For more information, visit www. maplewoodhistoricalsociety.org North St. Paul Historical Society Museum 2666 E. 7th Ave. North St. Paul, MN 55109 651-779-6402 North St. Paul is currently celebrating its 125th year, and the Historical Society is pulling out all the stops to help residents and visitors appreciate the city's rich heritage. Join in the festivities by taking a walking tour of the city's historically significant properties. Maps can be picked up at City Hall or the museum itself. And while you're at the museum, tour the many exhibits depicting the town's history, from 1887 to today. Minnesota History Center 345 W. Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55102 651-259-3000 Minnesota's cultural background is a story well-suited for an afternoon with the family at the History Center. Exhibits at the History Center range from celebrations of Minnesota's "interesting" weather to a retrospective on how Minnesotans dealt with the Great Depression. For those with more literary inclinations, the History Center also contains a library chock-full of historical texts dealing with Minnesota's fascinating past.

Margaret Street. Built by the North St. Paul Jaycees, this jolly landmark was the brainchild of the late Lloyd Koesling, a town barber. The finishing touches were put on the 44-foot-tall stucco snowman in 1974, and every day the statue greets thousands of Highway 36 passersby. On the links

Fresh fruits and veggies abound at the Aldrich Arena farmers market. Photo by Linda Baumeister/Review Staff

With free admission on Tuesday afternoons, the Minnesota History Center is a museum that everyone can enjoy. Visit www.minnesotahistorycenter.org for more information. North St. Paul Snowman Highway 36 and Margaret Street North St. Paul, MN 55109 Come take a picture with this roadside attraction known as the "World's Largest Snowman" at the corner of Centennial Drive and

Goodrich Golf Dome 1815 N. Van Dyke St. Maplewood, MN 55109 651-777-0500 Goodrich Golf Dome is perfect for the serious golfer and his or her family as well. Indoor-driving stalls and a putting and chipping area allow golfers to work on their swing or their short game with ease. When it's time to relax, head over to the domed, 18-hole minigolf course for some serious family fun. Visit www.goodrichgolfdome. com for information on pricing and hours.

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Maplewood & North St. Paul Area Attractions Keller Golf Course 2166 Maplewood Drive Maplewood, MN 55109 651-766-4170 Keller Golf Course has been a Maplewood fixture for over 90 years. Established in 1929, Keller has hosted PGA and LPGA tournaments and is a favorite of golfers all across the metro area. Overlooking the 9th, 11th and 18th holes is a relaxing lounge with full catering services, perfect for breakfast before the round or a celebratory brunch right after. Manitou Ridge Golf Course 3200 McKnight Road North White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-777-2987 Located in White Bear Lake, the Manitou Ridge Golf Course offers players something few other local courses can claim: a view from one of the highest points in Ramsey County. See the picturesque vista of the metropolitan area as you take advantage of the course, grass practice range and two additional putting greens.

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Kids of all ages Como Park Zoo and Conservatory 1225 Estabrook Drive St. Paul, MN 55103 651-487-8200 Open every day of the year. Winter hours (October-March): 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Summer hours (April-September): 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Without a doubt one of the greatest ways to spend a day, the Como Park Zoo has everything from seals to ostriches to polar bears. Exotic wildlife and adventure await all who visit the zoo, which is open year-round free of charge. Not to be outdone, the glass Conservatory provides a quiet, reflective area for visitors to relax and enjoy an astonishing variety of plant life. Visit www.comozooconservatory.org for more information.

Minnesota Children's Museum 10 W. 7th St. St. Paul, MN 55102 651-225-6000 Known as the one museum with no "do not touch" signs in sight, the Children's Museum has gained national attention as one of the most unique places for children to learn while they play. Visit www.mcm.org for hours and pricing information. Minnesota State Fairgrounds 1265 N. Snelling Ave. Falcon Heights, MN 55108 651-288-4400 The Great Minnesota Get-Together is one of the last chances for Minnesotans to enjoy the summer weather! An almost infinite variety of foods, rides and exhibits greet visitors as they walk through the gates, and that's just what's in sight. At night, live music and fireworks help Min-

nesotans give the beautiful summer an explosive goodbye. Visit www.mnstatefair.org for a schedule of events. Science Museum of Minnesota 120 W. Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55102 651-221-9444 Many people who grew up in Minnesota can remember their hair sticking up when they visited the Science Museum's famous electricity exhibit. At the Science Museum, imaginations can run wild as visitors learn about the workings of the human body or stand in awe of gigantic dinosaur skeletons. Learning is a lifetime process, and the Science Museum of Minnesota is a great way to enrich a weekend. Visit www.smm. org for more information.

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Independence Day Fireworks When: 4-10 p.m. July 4th Where: Hazelwood Park, 1663 County Road C, Maplewood Details: Enjoy live music, adult beverages, food vendors and fireworks as Maplewood celebrates Independence Day in style! Ramsey County Fair When: Second week of July Where: 2020 White Bear Avenue Details: Since 1913 the Ramsey County Fair has offered visitors an exciting get-together for all ages. Fair highlights include a talent show, fireworks display, tractor pull, and much more - best of all, admission is free! History Cruze Car Show When: 6-10 p.m. Fridays, June through early September Where: East Seventh Avenue between First and Charles streets in

downtown North St. Paul Details: Step back into the 1970s and earlier, and enjoy the colorful vintage cars, the assortment of food vendors, oldie rock music and more! Contact: For information on becoming a "Yellow Shirt" volunteer, contact John Pontrelli at 612-801-8107 or Paul Houliston at 651-210-9645. Fall Parade When: 7 p.m. the second Thursday in September Where: Downtown North St. Paul along East Seventh Avenue Details: In anticipation of the fall season, parade participants provide entertainment as they march through downtown North St. Paul. The 2012 parade coincided with North High School's Homecoming Week, and royalty were crowned at the event.

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Tour de North St. Paul 5K When: 10 a.m. second Saturday in September Where: Route winds through North St. Paul Details: Every 4 minutes a person is diagnosed with blood cancer. This benefit walk, run or bike ride is the 5th Annual Tour de North St. Paul 5K in memory of former mayor Bill Sandberg. Proceeds go to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. North St. Paul Firefighters' Award-Winning Booya When: Last Saturday in September Where: Casey Lake Park Details: North St. Paul firefighters are always eager to dish up their award-winning booya! This event is a great opportunity to meet and get to know the individuals that serve and help protect North St. Paul.

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Mass Times: Saturday 5:00 p.m., Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.. Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m., Friday 8:45 a.m.

Church of St. Jerome 380 Roselawn Avenue East Maplewood 55117 651-771-1209 Fr. Cletus Basekela, Pastor www.stjerome-church.org St. Jerome School 651-771-8494 www.stjeromeschool.org

Saturday Mass: 4:30 p.m., Sunday Masses: 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m., Daily Mass: Monday - Friday 7:15 a.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m.; Wednesday 9:45 a.m. (school year); Holy Days 7:15 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

Highway 36 – Keats & 59th 5825 Kelvin Avenue N. Lake Elmo 55042 651-770-3172 www.rockpoint-church.com info@rockpoint-church.com Roy Fruits, Sr. Pastor

Sunday services: 9:00 & 10:45 a.m.

Lutheran

Oak Hill Campus, Woodbury Lutheran Church

9050 60th Street N. Stillwater 55082 651-770-3618 brotend@woodburylutheran.org www.woodburylutheran.org Pastor Derek Broten

Sunday Worship: 9:00 a.m. Sunday Education Hour: 10:30 a.m. Faith comes to life!

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