Newsbriefs - Oakdale - Lake Elmo Review

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Deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office would not stand by helplessly if they were to come upon a vehicle crash – they would assist the victims in whatever way that they could.

On Oct. 17, the Maplewood city council approved an agreement with the YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities that states the YMCA will formally assume operations of the Maplewood Community Center beginning Nov. 1. 

North St. Paul has been named one of four Minnesota communities to receive a 2017 educational solar installation by the city’s wholesale electrical supplier, the Minnesota Municipal Power Agency under its Hometown Solar Grant Program. 

The Washington County Board of Commissioners received a Pollinator Community Award in early September for its Pollinator Friendly Resolution passed in February 2016.

Washington County commissioners are striving to find a happy medium – preserve the treasure that is the Historic Courthouse, while making the building available for community events and touring visitors.

Ramsey County Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the Metro Bowhunters Resource Base, will again conduct controlled archery deer hunts this fall throughout the county parks system.

Ramsey County voters have several options for voting in the presidential election prior to Election Day Nov. 8, either by mail or in person, between Sept. 23 and Nov. 7.

Absentee voting for the statewide general election began Sept. 23 and continues through Monday, Nov. 7.

Guests are invited to experience Washington County’s Lake Elmo Park Reserve’s lighted cross-country ski trails for night trail running or hiking. The lights started being used Sept. 2.