H I G H L I G H T S | the most informative stories
Ford sale in low gear
http://www.startribune.com/local/stpaul/125652453.html [was previously behind
paywall]
The St. Paul assembly plant's days are numbered, but the company says it will
be mid-2012 before the site goes on the market.
$361,000 to jump-start St. Paul's Oxford rec fields
http://www.startribune.com/local/stpaul/125926518.html
The St. Paul City Council agreed to accept the gift, aimed at getting the
project rolling after months of inaction. The goal is to have the fields open
by the fall.
Summit Avenue church garden lauded; not so its fence
http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_18518434
House of Hope Presbyterian Church already has harvested 70 pounds of peppers,
tomatoes and assorted vegetables from its new, front-yard garden, which will
feed low-income immigrants who go to Neighborhood House, a social service
agency and gathering spot on St. Paul's West Side.
Patio envy: During Minnesota summers, restaurant owners with no outdoor dining
feel they come up short
http://www.twincities.com/restaurants/ci_18514332
American Burger Bar owner Eric Sandrock tries to avoid driving down St. Paul's
West Seventh Street on a beautiful summer day. Seeing all the patios near the
Xcel jammed with people eating and drinking is too hard to take. "I can't bear
to look over at Burger Moe's," says Sandrock, who has no room for outdoor
seating at his dark St. Paul bar on Wabasha Street. "I get very jealous."
Minnesota Supreme Court: Bystander maimed in chase can't sue St. Paul police
http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_18517874
The Minnesota Supreme Court will not take up the lawsuit of a bystander whose
leg was amputated after a drug dealer fleeing St. Paul police crashed into a
car that hit her.
Profile: Schmidt Brewery Rathskeller
http://erikhare.wordpress.com/2011/07/20/rathskeller/
The tower rises from the heart of West Seventh, defining and defying the
passage of time and the lay of the community. The Schmidt Brewery is the West
End to many people because it rises like an old oak from secure roots to
dominate the skyline longer than anyone can remember. Its endurance is
remarkable because it cannot be ignored yet somehow has been neglected, too
big to care for and yet too important to imagine life without.
St. Paul developer Jerry Trooien seeks OK for complex reorganization
http://www.twincities.com/business/ci_18518442?nclick_check=1
A few months ago, St. Paul developer Jerry Trooien appeared set to lose it all.
St. Paul Saints GM is always selling
http://www.startribune.com/sports/125863228.html
Being general manager of the St. Paul Saints means never having to worry about
finding something to do. When he's not fitting in a few hours of sleep, Derek
Sharrer is selling Saints baseball.
Fundamentals improving at U.S. Bancorp
http://www.startribune.com/business/125891588.html
Earnings exceeded forecasts as problem loans continue to fade and lending
activity recovers.
Chickens go to college? College students lead campus environmental projects.
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2011/07/20/chickens-go-college-college-students-lead-campus-environmental-projects
For some, the title of gardener brings to mind the image of a grandmother
planting veggies in her backyard. A newer picture of gardening can be found on
college campuses. The sounds of chickens clucking and a fresh-planted bed of
greens behind the eco-house at Macalester College is one example.
Tonight: Roots rock in Mears, polka at Landmark
http://www.twincities.com/entertainment/ci_18516389
You've been stuck in front of the fan or cooped up in air-conditioning since
last weekend. Time to get out and move a little.
Final Night of "Patio Nights @ City House" in St. Paul
http://kstp.com/article/stories/s2206987.shtml
The final night of "Patio Nights @ City House" is taking place Friday, July 22
at City House along the St. Paul riverfront. "Patio Nights @ City House" is a
series of evenings with local music and food hosted by the Minnesota Museum of
American Art (MMAA).
Think you're hot? Try wearing a fur coat
http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_18518433
This sweltering weather is a drag, but think how much worse it would be if you
had to wear a fur coat.
U P D A T E S | from around saint paul
School signup begins in St. Paul
http://www.startribune.com/local/stpaul/125926278.html
St. Paul Schools began enrollment Wednesday, a little earlier than usual.
Eleven seek seats on St. Paul school board
http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_18518755
Eleven candidates have filed for seven seats on the St. Paul school board,
including a pastor and black activist who recently joined the Green Party, a
former school board member and a Republican Party activist who was once named
Realtor of the year.
Meeting to provide update on light rail
http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_18518778
With work on the Central Corridor light-rail transit line in St. Paul shifting
to the north side of University Avenue, residents and businesses in the area
should take note of traffic changes.
City council allows glass installation at Lowertown Ramp
http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_18518775
As historic-building developer Dave Brooks continues to rehab the
long-neglected and formerly condemned Lowertown Ramp building, he's hoping to
install glass-block walls in the corners of floors two through four.
Securian Promotes from within for Three Key Senior Management Positions
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110720006177/en/Securian-Promotes-Key-Senior-Management-Positions
The Securian Financial Group board of directors approved promotions for three
officers of the company.
St. Paul firefighter sends distress call while in 'hoarding house'
http://www.twincities.com/stpaul/ci_18515228
A "mayday" call was briefly in effect for a St. Paul firefighter who fell in a
"hoarding house" while fighting a fire Wednesday, the department said.
Man admits he stole car, left infant near garage
http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_18518398
http://www.startribune.com/local/stpaul/125926653.html
http://kstp.com/article/stories/s2207853.shtml
Brandon Joseph Houge pleaded guilty Wednesday to stealing a car with an
11-month-old inside it in December. Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 14 in
Ramsey County District Court. Houge, considered a "career offender," faces up
to about 13 years in prison for kidnapping and motor vehicle theft.
Mom's boyfriend suspected of setting son on fire
http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_18518431
http://www.startribune.com/local/stpaul/125892073.html
http://blogs.citypages.com/blotter/2011/07/curtis_reed_set_girlfriend_son_on_fire_st_paul.php#more
http://www.kare11.com/news/article/931032/391/St-Paul-man-accused-of-setting-girlfriends-son-on-fire
http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/news/Teen-Set-on-Fire-Moms-Boyfriend-Arrested-july-20-2011
A St. Paul man allegedly sprayed his girlfriend's sleeping son with lighter
fluid and lit him afire early Wednesday, landing the 19-year-old victim in the
hospital with second- and third-degree burns.
Corrections
http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_18518475
A story in some editions Wednesday should have said that a mansion at 705
Summit Ave. that caught fire was one of paired houses built for Jacob and
Bettie Dittenhofe.
Grocery manager testifies in assault case, says irate customer stabbed him with
pocketknife
http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_18517876
Amid a dispute over a debit transaction at Midway Rainbow Foods, the customer
told manager Scott Ostrom that he'd take "it" out on him and the store - even
if it meant going to jail.
Arts Orbit Radar 7/21/11
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/arts/arts-orbit-radar-72111
What's happening this week
Food trucks: What's it cost for a taste of the trend?
http://www.kare11.com/news/entertainment/article/931006/49/Food-trucks-Whats-it-cost-for-a-taste-of-the-trend
Owners of area food trucks are aiming to strike a balance between great food
and good prices for hungry lunch goers.