Newsbriefs - South-West Review

Dakota County residents are encouraged to step right up this spring and join the Simple Steps free walking program.

In 2018, Neighbors, Inc. distributed close to 1 million pounds of food to 5,600 families in northern Dakota County. Ninety-nine percent of clients visiting Neighbors, Inc. are at or below the 200 percent of poverty levels.

The West St. Paul Teen Citizen Academy is a free, six-week program open to high school students who live or go to school in West St. Paul or attend Henry Sibley. Snacks are provided.

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Mendota Heights residents can purchase a shade tree at a discounted rate of $45 beginning March 11 at 9 a.m., by following the link at www.mendota-heights.com or directly at

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).

What if you were 60 but felt more like you were 30? Consider taking charge of your nutrition by adding in foods that help you feel decades younger.

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Gov. Tim Walz announced his 16 appointees to the Metropolitan Council on Feb. 25.

The East Side and South-West coverage areas will see two new faces for their respective districts of 13 and 15.

U.S. Rep. Angie Craig, DFL-District 2, announced Feb. 26 that she has been appointed to serve on the House Committee on Small Business for the 116th Congress.

The District 1 Community Council represents the southeast St. Paul community, which includes the neighborhoods of Conway, Eastview, Battle Creek and Highwood Hills. The council serves as a connection between The City of St.