East Side Newsbriefs

Due to the recent snowfall and unseasonably cooler weather, the Citywide Spring Cleanup scheduled to take place April 21 was cancelled.

Towns, cities, universities, and businesses across the state are working to become more bicycle-friendly. Hundreds of dedicated bike educators and passionate advocates are working to spread bike-friendliness in Minnesota’s towns.

Dakota County residents are invited to bring household hazardous waste and electronics to the following drop-offs as well as confidential documents to be shredded on site:

• Saturday, April 28, 9 a.m. to 1 

Dakota County is seeking volunteers eager to pull on a pair of waders and jump into monitoring the health of community wetlands through the Wetland Health Evaluation Program (WHEP).

Spring has arrived and so has the annual Recycling Association of Minnesota compost bin and rain barrel sale. Help your yard and save money by getting your compost bin and rain barrel at a big discount.

St. Paul City Council announced the winners of the second annual St. Paul Business Awards April 5. The St. Paul Business Awards honor businesses in several categories based on nominations from the community.   

The search for South St. Paul’s next city administrator is down to five. Thirty-three candidates applied for the city administrator position, and five finalists have been selected for interviews to be held mid-April. 

Bicyclists, walkers and others have a new way to access a trail overlooking the Mississippi River.

U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum is inviting high school students from Minnesota’s 4th Congressional District to participate in the 2018 Congressional Art Competition, “An Artistic Discovery.” Submissions are due Friday, April 13, by 5 p.m.

Stephanie Maybee, who teaches music at Salem Hills Elementary School, has moved on to the semifinalist round for Minnesota Teacher of the Year. She has a bachelor’s degree in music education from Wartburg College.