East Side Newsbriefs

On Sept. 8, four paddlers made landfall in Minneapolis to visit Twin Cities schools.

The group of paddlers are from the University of Puget Sound and are paddling the entire length of the Mississippi River in 100 days. 

The St. Paul City Council approved an earned safe and sick time ordinance at their meeting on Sept. 7. 

The St. Paul Parks and Recreation Commission has appointed four new members, two of which come from the East Side. 

Ramsey County, in cooperation with the city of St. Paul, is in the beginning stages of reconstructing White Bear Avenue from I-94 to Beech Street.

The St. Paul Hiking Club announces these September hikes:

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The entry deadline for the Mississippi Minute Film Festival is coming up on Sept. 15., at 5 p.m. 

The St. Paul Fire Department is looking for volunteers from the community to translate safety materials and lessons into languages read and spoken in the community.

The District 2 Community Council has two board of directors seats open.