East Side Newsbriefs

One of the highest ideals of citizenship is personal involvement in the democratic process. City commissions provide various opportunities for citizen participation in issues concerning the community and its residents.

Residents who are uninsured or whose insurance does not cover vaccines can receive immunizations at upcoming Dakota County Public Health immunization clinics.

The weeks around the holidays are one of the busiest shopping times of the year. It’s also a time that thieves and pickpockets are on the lookout for distracted shoppers.

Now in its fifth season, ProAct, a nonprofit serving people with disabilities, continues the “Holiday Lights Recycling” effort in conjunction with several cities in a wide metro area.

Within two days, both the Inver Grove Heights and South St. Paul police departments investigated threats to public safety that turned out to be unfounded.

With the winter season approaching, you may need to pay closer attention to watching your step. Even if you’re active, healthy and full of life, statistics show that you have a greater chance of taking a debilitating fall as you age.

The fun, festive activities during the holiday season make it a favorite time of year for many people. 

For families in need with kids baby to 18 years old living in Washington, Chisago, Ramsey and Dakota Counties only, register by Dec. 10 to receive gifts and stocking stuffers for kids up to age 18 as well as local resources.

The City of Saint Paul announced Nov. 14 that Kayla Schuchman, an experienced affordable housing and policy strategist, had been hired as the new housing director in the city’s Planning and Economic Development department.

Cahill Place Apartments in Inver Grove Heights was awarded $565,000 toward 40 new, permanent supportive housing apartments. The Metropolitan Council awarded this grant.