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Welcome .......................................2Letters from the Mayors of Maplewood and North St. Paul

History ..........................................4Maplewood ................................................4North St. Paul ...........................................6

Government ..................................8Maplewood City Government ..............8North St. Paul City Government .........8

Education .....................................10About District 622 ................................ 10District 622 Schools ............................. 12District 622 School Board .................. 14District 623 Schools ............................. 15Private & Parochial Schools .......... 14-15

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Welcome to Maplewood, a first-ring suburb of over 38,000 residents

located just nine miles or about 15 minutes from Minnesota’s state Capitol in St. Paul.

Thanks to careful community planning, Maplewood has many woodlands, lakes and wetland areas. We have beautiful parks and numerous permanent open spaces for residents and visitors to enjoy.

Maplewood’s residential areas of-fer a variety of housing from post-World War II ramblers to modern, upscale areas, as well as townhome and apartment living. To serve the needs of our older residents, Maplewood has 24 senior living centers with a variety of medical and service options.

There are commercial areas scat-tered throughout the city of Maple-wood. We are the home of several major corporations, including the international headquarters of 3M. Also located in the city are St. John’s Hospital, Maplewood Mall, Best Buy Company, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Slumberland, Sears, JC Penney and

Costco. There are also numerous owner-operated small businesses, from mom-and-pop stores to local eateries. These companies provide both employment and shopping opportunities to our residents and visitors.

Maplewood’s greatest amenity is our park, open space and trail system, which includes 33 parks and 14 open space preserves. Our trail system consists of many miles of both regional and local trails. We are also fortunate to have Ramsey County’s Battle Creek Regional Park within our city. Along with these park amenities, we are also

home to three wonderful golf courses: Keller, Goodrich and The Ponds.

The Maplewood Community Center contains a large indoor aquatic facility, as well as provid-ing many additional community services. These services range from exercise classes to local theater productions.

As a growing community rich with diversity, we welcome ev-eryone to the city of Maplewood, whether you are a potential resi-dent, business owner or visitor.

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Welcome

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Greetings from the City of North St. Paul! An extraordinary small town

in the Twin Cities! North St. Paul is not your typical

"small town." The rich history of North St. Paul dates back to 1887, when the visionary Captain Henry Castle embarked on an extraordi-nary endeavor and envisioned a thriving and prosperous commu-nity outside of the inner cities.

Castle settled in St. Paul in 1868 and began purchasing land near Silver Lake to be platted for the future community of North St. Paul. The city was designed to be a manufacturing town. Many of the first factories used wood products from supplies readily available from the booming timber indus-tries located in Stillwater. The town provided many good jobs for European immigrants settling in our nation. Quality schools, nu-merous churches and a vital but quaint community developed and prospered as the city grew. From a population of 621 in 1888, North

St. Paul has grown to 11,460 today.North St. Paul blends its historic

charms and traditions with easy access to amenities associated with larger communities. Residents and visitors alike enjoy a vibrant mix of unique shops and restaurants, an abundance of recreational activities including the Regional Gateway Trail and the newly-built trail-head - Rotary Park. Rotary Park is adjacent to the trail between First and Second Streets near the wind turbine. It offers natural amenities including open green space, a pond and mature oak trees. Recent im-provements include the construc-tion of 31 parking spaces, park lighting, a water fountain and a temporary bathroom facility. There are plans for a picnic pavilion, park benches, and permanent bathroom facility in the near future.

North St. Paul is proud of the

clean, renewable electricity that is produced locally right here in North St. Paul! The city is one of 11 in Minnesota to have a wind turbine as part of the "Hometown WindPower" program.

There are many cultural activi-ties, historic sites and museums in North St. Paul. Our historic down-town plays host to special events throughout the year, from parades and festivals to a weekly classic car show and farmers market.

North St. Paul is a great place to live, work, play and raise a family. I am proud of our community and the people who live here.

Mayor Mike KuehnNorth St. Paul

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Welcome

Greetings from the Mayor of North St. Paul

Facts on NSP Wind Turbine:

• North St. Paul formed the Min-nesota Municipal Power Agency with seven other cities in 1992. Today, MMPA is made up of 11 member cities.

• Minnesota requires most utili-ties to provide at least 25% of their electricity sales from renewable sources by 2025.

• The turbine stands 115 feet tall and generates 160 kilowatts of power at full force – about 1% of what an average city needs to operate.

• Because it was built in Califor-nia, the turbine originally had some trouble dealing with Min-nesota winters – it shut down for a brief period early in 2010.


Maplewood may be best known as the birthplace of the Post-It Note, but

it’s also where more than 38,000 people reside.

Long before it was incorporated in the 1950s as the Village of Maple-wood, the area was known as New Canada Township. Its recorded history dates back about 150 years. Originally, the Dakota Indians inhabited the lands that would later become Maplewood. Around 1850, European settlers – the Bells, Caseys, Conlins and Vincents – ventured from St. Paul and traveled along what is now Hazelwood Street. Though their early homesteading efforts were unsuccessful due to conflicts with the American Indians, the families eventually received news that the Dakota had left the area, which al-lowed them to stay permanently on the land.

While those pioneers were setting

down roots in northern Maplewood, Thomas Carver began farming near what would soon become McLean Township, in what is now called the Carver Lake neighborhood in south-ern Maplewood. Both of these areas later became part of New Canada Township.

The railroad industry is what spurred the township’s growth. The Lake Superior and Mississippi Rail-road became the St. Paul and Duluth

Railroad, which intersected with the Wisconsin Central Railroad. At the junction of these railroad lines was a town site, Gladstone, which was predicted to rival St. Paul.

Through the years, the little vil-lages of Gladstone, McLean Town-ship and New Canada Township thrived. In the early 1950s, Min-nesota Mining and Manufacturing — now known as 3M — was looking to expand and bought a large tract of

H i s t o r y o f M a p l e w o o dFar left, The New Canada Town Hall in old downtown Gladstone. The Gladstone School's final days.Photos Courtesy of

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land in McLean Township outside the city limits. To attract the compa-ny, the New Canada Township Board decided the best course of action was to incorporate and become a city.

On Feb. 26, 1957, New Canada

Township officially became a vil-lage. Now all it needed was a name. Village board members suggested “Maplewood,” and when one mem-ber traced a maple leaf from his back yard, the city logo was born. Maple-

wood’s “dog leg” shape gives the city a very distinct look when one views it on a map. What was a population of 14,200 when the village was first incorporated has grown to more than twice that size today.

H i s t o r y o f M a p l e w o o dHistory

The city of Maplewood's desire to preserve a 70-acre parcel of land south of Carver Road is taking shape. The Conserva-tion Fund, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving outdoor heritage, has purchased land in the Fish Creek Area Greenway, which was long slated for residential development.

Maplewood and Ramsey County must raise $2,160,000 by fall 2013 to purchase the land from the Conservation Fund.

Fund-raising efforts have already come close – as of August 2012 only $435,000 remained to be raised before the Fish Creek land could be held as open space with no plans for development.

The Maplewood Nature Center has been holding seasonal walks of the Fish Creek land to better educate residents on the beauty and value of preserving the flora and fauna in southernmost Maplewood. The 70-acre Fish Creek parcel is located on top of the Mississippi bluffs and offers a pic-turesque view of the horizon. The site is home to raptors, songbirds, foxes and deer, and is dotted with mature woods, pastures and wildflowers.

Other community events are planned for the next year, including barbecues, fundraising dinners and archeology presentations. For more information on these events, or to

donate to the cause, visit www.maplewood.ci.mn.us or visit the Maplewood Nature Center at 2659 E. Seventh St. in Maplewood.

Photo by Kia Farhang/ Review StaffA raised prairie on the Fish Creek land that the city of Maplewood hopes to purchase. Though the land is largely untouched, there are a few remnants from the farm homes that used to dot the area.

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A city known for "The World's Largest Snow-man" once had aspira-

tions to rival Chicago. In 1887, Capt. Henry Anson Castle founded North St. Paul along the shores of Silver Lake. The city has been wel-coming new residents and visitors ever since.

What began as a rolling prairie and oak savanna boomed into a prosperous city almost overnight. Six churches, 15 factories, 100 cot-tages and 1,500 people soon flour-ished in the early days of North St. Paul, which was developed in hopes of overtaking Chicago as the most illustrious manufacturing giant in the Midwest.

Castle sold 40 lots for residential development on his 1,200 acres east and south of Silver Lake. The North St. Paul Land Company formed and purchased the land from Castle.

The United States experienced a major depression in the 1890s, however, and North St. Paul did not escape the financial crisis that fol-lowed. The suburb's residents and merchants got through it by pulling together and remaining positive. Neighbors held "Hard Times Par-ties" and "Poverty Socials" to uplift the community. In 1893, a mag-nificent ice palace made of 12,000 tons of ice rose 25 feet into the air at Silver Lake and helped shift the thoughts of North St. Paulites away from their financial woes.

Vestiges of the pastDowntown North St. Paul pro-

vides a look back at the past. Neu-mann's Bar, the longest continuous-ly operating bar in the state, first opened its doors the year North St. Paul was incorporated in 1887 and remains a staple of the downtown area today.

At the corner of Highway 36

and Margaret Street sits one of the city's most prominent landmarks and symbols. "The World's Largest Stucco Snowman" is a reminder of the city's former annual celebration of "Snow Frolics," when a giant snowman was made of real snow.

The late Lloyd Koesling, a town barber, designed the 44-foot-tall stucco structure, which was built by the North St. Paul Jaycees between 1972 and 1974. The snowman's 16-foot smile greets residents and passersby traveling on busy High-way 36.

A family-friendly cityDriving through North St. Paul

today, one can still see reminders of the city as it was when originally founded 125 years ago. Although Captain Castle's dream of North St. Paul mirroring the accomplish-ments of Chicago didn't come to

fruition, his other wish for the city will continue to ring true. North St. Paul is a warm, friendly suburb that welcomes residents new and old. As the song, "A Hundred Years in North St. Paul" says:

"Yes, times were a little slower then, the trains were sometimes late,

"A quarter took you 14 miles in 1888.

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North St. Paul American Le-gion Post 39, VFW Post 1350, and North High Air Force Junior ROTC are partnering with the city to help design and raise funds for the me-morial, which would be located in the former Cannon Park northeast of 36 and Margaret St.

The memorial is estimated to cost roughly $95,000 and take five months to construct. The commit-tee in charge of the project is in the early stages of developing a mar-keting and fundraising campaign, and no concrete timeline has been established.

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The city of Maplewood operates under the council-manager plan. All legislative power is vested in the elected, part-time city council under this form of government. The council consists of a mayor and four council members who are elected at large for four-year stag-gered terms.

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The North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District describes itself as “a community collaborative dedicated to educating and empow-ering all learners to excel in our changing world.” With this mission in mind, School District 622 pro-vides lifelong educational opportu-nities for residents of all ages. The district’s wide variety of Community Education programs serve infants, centenarians, and everyone in be-tween.

From highly trained teachers in its Stepping Stones preschool to nation-ally recognized programs at North and Tartan high schools, District 622 is always striving to be the best. Staff members work with families and teachers to choose the most appropriate school programs and set-tings so children can find success.

Elementary SchoolsEach elementary school provides

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District 622 offers free all-day, Monday-Friday kindergarten for its students. This initiative is part of the district’s commitment to provid-ing a top-notch education focused on ensuring academic success for all. The program is a full-day cur-riculum that provides students with a strong educational base as they begin their academic careers.

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Castle Elementary School 6675 50th St. N. Oakdale, MN 55128School hours: 8:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.Phone: 651-748-6700Principal: Allie Storti

Cowern Elementary School2131 N. Margaret St. North St. Paul, MN 55109School hours: 8:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.Phone: 651-748-6800Principal: Sonya Czerepak

Elementary SchoolsEagle Point Elementary School7850 15th St. N.Oakdale, MN 55128School hours: 8:45 a.m.-3:15 p.mPhone: 651-702-8300Principal: Shawn Bromeland

L.C. Webster Elementary School2170 E. Seventh Ave.North St. Paul, MN 55109School hours: 8:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.Phone: 651-748-7100Principal: Mona Perkins

Oakdale Elementary School821 Glenbrook Ave N.Oakdale, MN 55128School hours: 8:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.Phone: 651-702-8500Principal: Peter Mau

Elementary SchoolsRichardson Elementary School2615 N. First St.North St. Paul, MN 55109School hours: 9:15 a.m.-3:45 p.m.Phone: 651-748-6900Principal: Jim Miklausich

Skyview Elementary School1100 Heron Ave. N.Oakdale, MN 55218School hours: 9:15 a.m.-3:45 p.mPhone: 651-702-8100Principal: Carol Erickson

Weaver Elementary School2135 Birmingham St.Maplewood, MN 55109School hours: 9:15 a.m.-3:45 p.m.Phone: 651-748-7000Principal: Judy Jemtrud

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Middle SchoolsJohn Glenn Middle School1560 E. County Road BMaplewood, MN 55109School hours: 7:45 a.m.-2:15 p.m.Phone: 651-748-6300Principal: Jill Miklausich

Maplewood Middle School2410 Holloway Ave. Maplewood, MN 55109School hours: 7:45 a.m.-2:15 p.m.Phone: 651-748-6500Principal: Marnie Galvin

Skyview Middle School1100 Heron Ave. N.Oakdale, MN 55128School hours: 7:45 a.m.-2:15 p.m.Phone: 651-702-8000Principal: Christina Hester

High SchoolsNorth High School2416 E. 11th Ave. North St. Paul, MN 55109School hours: 8:15 a.m.-2:45 p.m.Phone: 651-748-6000Principal: Greg Nelson

High SchoolsTartan High School828 N. Greenway Ave.Oakdale, MN 55128School hours: 8:15 a.m.-2:45 p.m.Phone: 651-702-8600Principal: Adam Ehrmantraut

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The city of Maplewood offers a wide array of opportunities to enhance the body and mind, with more than 30 parks, a variety of lakes, a nature center with inter-pretive programs and a performing arts theater.

Ramsey County's newest library is also in Maplewood. The Min-nesota chapter of the American Institute of Architects named the li-brary one of its seven Honor Award winners in 2007. The library is conveniently located next to the Maplewood Mall and is a great way to escape and relax.

Preserving the past is also impor-tant to Maplewood residents. The Bruentrup Heritage Farm buildings were constructed in 1891 and are located on County Road D. The Maplewood Historical Society hosts monthly activities at the living-history farm.

Maplewood is also rich with entertainment and dining opportu-nities. There are nightclubs and a variety of restaurants, from nation-al chains to family-owned eateries.

For those who prefer outdoor ad-venture, Maplewood's park system offers playgrounds, picnic tables and grills, ball fields, woodland and pond trails, and bird watching.

There are interpretive exhib-its and a floating boardwalk at the Maplewood Nature Center. Throughout the year, naturalists and experienced volunteers lead a host of seasonal programs for visi-tors of all ages. If you're looking for a better understanding of land, water, and wildlife, the Maplewood Nature Center is the place for you.

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woodpeckers, white-tailed deer, red fox and raccoons.

With a mix of summer and win-ter activities, Battle Creek provides entertainment for all ages, includ-ing biking, hiking, inline skating and cross country ski trails, plus bird and wildlife viewing. It also boasts extensive playground equip-ment, a large picnic grounds, an outdoor aquatics center and a dog park.

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Saint Paul, MN 55106

Lake Phalen Regional Park is fully equipped for all manners of outdoor entertainment. The 494-acre park is one of Minnesota's most popular fishing destinations, stocked with walleyes and tiger

muskies on a regular basis. Boat rentals and a full swimming beach make it easy to appreciate Lake Phalen's beauty. A trail around the lake is perfect for biking, walking or skating. Other amenities include an 18-hole golf course and an am-phitheater that seats 100.

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North St. Paul is a city that mixes the ambiance of established neigh-borhoods and mid-century homes with a progressive community that offers more than enough ways to stay active and involved.

Due to an anticipated decrease in state Local Government Aid, the North St. Paul City Council has elected to cut back operation of the Community Center. Currently, the city is in talks with North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District 622 to lease the building during the school week and continue normal fitness operations at nights and on weekends. However, nothing is final. The Community Center will continue to operate as normal until Jan. 1, 2013. The library, housed inside of the community center, has no plans for shutting down.

Built in 2005, the North St. Paul Library has a collection of nearly 20,000 materials. Equipped with

floor-to-ceiling windows, a fire-place and computer terminals with Internet access, the North St. Paul library provides a great reading and research environment.

The city's Southwood Nature Preserve gives residents a way to engage with nature while maintain-ing a strong sense of community. Volunteers enjoy helping keep up the area. The preserve's well-groomed paths provide a great way to see the colors of each season.

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Silver Lake Park19th Avenue and Lake Avenue

Silver Lake Park was built in the area where the city of North St. Paul was first established. Tucked away in a cozy neighborhood, the park provides outdoor fun for the entire family.

With a beach watched over by lifeguards, playground equipment for children's entertainment and other outdoor fun, Silver Lake Park makes a great place to relax on a summer day. There are also tennis courts, picnic areas, and a fishing pier. In the wintertime, ice fishing shacks dot the lake as the North St. Paul Lion's Club hosts its annual ice fishing contest.

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Whether you're looking for activities in the neighborhood or nearby big cities, Maplewood and North St. Paul offer a wide range of opportunities to stay busy. Conve-niently located within minutes of Minneapolis and St. Paul, the area has fun things to do both indoors and outdoors year round.

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Aldrich Arena 1850 N. White Bear Ave.Maplewood, MN 55109

651-748-2510Aldrich Arena has variety of

amenities. Air conditioning, public meeting rooms, a PA system, ample parking and banquet services are all offered. The arena seats over 3,400 and can be tailored to fit most every need - even if that need is not ice-related.

On Wednesday mornings during the summer months, people from around the area buy fresh-picked produce at the local farmers mar-ket located on the north side of the arena's parking lot. Come winter, area high school hockey games are held in the arena. And each spring, Aldrich is the site of graduation ceremonies for schools around the east metro.

Polar Ice Arena2444 E. Eleventh Ave.

North St. Paul, MN 55109651-773-7935

Polar Arena is located adjacent to North High School and is open Sep-tember through May. Open skating is only available during the months of September and October.

The arena is the home ice sheet for the North High School boys and girls hockey teams, the North

St. Paul Area Hockey Association and the Maplewood Figure Skating Club. The North St. Paul-Maple-wood-Oakdale School District oper-ates the arena.

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Maplewood Historical Society2170 E. County Road DMaplewood, MN 55109

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ral past at the Bruentrup Heritage Farm. The farm buildings, includ-ing a large barn, house, granary and machine shed, date back to the 1890s and sit next to a prairie pre-serve. The Maplewood Historical Society offers events year-round for the public to connect with the pio-neer days. A Halloween hoedown, holiday tea and Johnny Appleseed Day are just some of the activities

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Minnesota History Center345 W. Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55102

651-259-3000Minnesota's cultural background

is a story well-suited for an after-noon with the family at the His-tory Center. Exhibits at the History Center range from celebrations of Minnesota's "interesting" weather to a retrospective on how Minneso-tans dealt with the Great Depres-sion. For those with more literary inclinations, the History Center also contains a library chock-full of historical texts dealing with Minne-sota's fascinating past.

With free admission on Tuesday afternoons, the Minnesota History Center is a museum that everyone can enjoy. Visit www.minnesota-historycenter.org for more informa-tion.

North St. Paul SnowmanHighway 36 and Margaret StreetNorth St. Paul, MN 55109

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Goodrich Golf Dome is perfect for the serious golfer and his or her family as well. Indoor-driving stalls and a putting and chipping area allow golfers to work on their swing or their short game with ease. When it's time to relax, head over to the domed, 18-hole mini-golf course for some serious family fun. Visit www.goodrichgolfdome.com for information on pricing and hours.

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Keller Golf Course2166 Maplewood DriveMaplewood, MN 55109

651-766-4170Keller Golf Course has been a

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Como Park Zoo and Conservatory 1225 Estabrook DriveSt. Paul, MN 55103651-487-8200Open every day of the year.Winter hours (October-March): 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Summer hours (April-September): 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Without a doubt one of the great-est ways to spend a day, the Como Park Zoo has everything from seals to ostriches to polar bears. Exotic wild-life and adventure await all who visit the zoo, which is open year-round free of charge. Not to be outdone, the glass Conservatory provides a quiet, reflective area for visitors to relax and enjoy an astonishing variety of plant life. Visit www.comozooconser-vatory.org for more information.

Minnesota Children's Museum10 W. 7th St. St. Paul, MN 55102651-225-6000

Known as the one museum with no "do not touch" signs in sight, the Children's Museum has gained national attention as one of the most unique places for children to learn while they play. Visit www.mcm.org for hours and pricing information.

Minnesota State Fairgrounds 1265 N. Snelling Ave.Falcon Heights, MN 55108651-288-4400

The Great Minnesota Get-Together is one of the last chances for Minne-sotans to enjoy the summer weather! An almost infinite variety of foods, rides and exhibits greet visitors as they walk through the gates, and that's just what's in sight. At night, live music and fireworks help Min-

nesotans give the beautiful summer an explosive goodbye. Visit www.mn-statefair.org for a schedule of events.

Science Museum of Minnesota120 W. Kellogg Blvd.St. Paul, MN 55102651-221-9444

Many people who grew up in Minnesota can remember their hair sticking up when they visited the Science Museum's famous electric-ity exhibit. At the Science Museum, imaginations can run wild as visitors learn about the workings of the hu-man body or stand in awe of gigantic dinosaur skeletons. Learning is a lifetime process, and the Science Mu-seum of Minnesota is a great way to enrich a weekend. Visit www.smm.org for more information.

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Independence Day FireworksWhen: 4-10 p.m. July 4thWhere: Hazelwood Park, 1663 County Road C, MaplewoodDetails: Enjoy live music, adult bev-erages, food vendors and fireworks as Maplewood celebrates Indepen-dence Day in style!

Ramsey County FairWhen: Second week of JulyWhere: 2020 White Bear AvenueDetails: Since 1913 the Ramsey County Fair has offered visitors an exciting get-together for all ages. Fair highlights include a talent show, fireworks display, tractor pull, and much more - best of all, admis-sion is free!

History Cruze Car ShowWhen: 6-10 p.m. Fridays, June through early SeptemberWhere: East Seventh Avenue be-tween First and Charles streets in

downtown North St. PaulDetails: Step back into the 1970s and earlier, and enjoy the colorful vintage cars, the assortment of food vendors, oldie rock music and more!Contact: For information on becom-ing a "Yellow Shirt" volunteer, con-tact John Pontrelli at 612-801-8107 or Paul Houliston at 651-210-9645.

Fall ParadeWhen: 7 p.m. the second Thursday in SeptemberWhere: Downtown North St. Paul along East Seventh AvenueDetails: In anticipation of the fall season, parade participants pro-vide entertainment as they march through downtown North St. Paul. The 2012 parade coincided with North High School's Homecoming Week, and royalty were crowned at the event.

Tour de North St. Paul 5KWhen: 10 a.m. second Saturday in SeptemberWhere: Route winds through North St. PaulDetails: Every 4 minutes a person is diagnosed with blood cancer. This benefit walk, run or bike ride is the 5th Annual Tour de North St. Paul 5K in memory of former mayor Bill Sandberg. Proceeds go to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. North St. Paul Firefighters' Award-Winning BooyaWhen: Last Saturday in SeptemberWhere: Casey Lake ParkDetails: North St. Paul firefighters are always eager to dish up their award-winning booya! This event is a great opportunity to meet and get to know the individuals that serve and help protect North St. Paul.

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7th Ave. Antique Mall ................. 16A-1 Laundry & Dry Cleaning.................................................. 25Affordable Automotive ............... 21American Legion Post 39 .............. 7Anchor Bank .............................. 27Andrus Built .............................. 14Austin Dental ............................. 10Berwald Roofing ......................... 22Bill Warzeka Construction .......... 23Boler Express Car Wash .............. 18Bradley Plumbing ....................... 25Carol Matheys Center for Children & Families .................................. 15Carpenter's Small Engine................................................... 23Clair Wagner & Sons Insurance Agency, LTD. ............................. 15Ecumen Lakeview Commons ......... 4Express Cuts & Tan .................... 12Eye Care Centers .......................... 1Garry Insurancenter ..................... 9Greg Foote Jewelers ...................... 5Guertin Pharmacy....................... 25Hair Works Barber Shop ............. 24K&J Catering/K&J's French Dip.. 11Koller, James G DDS ................... 17Lillie Suburban Newspapers, Inc. .. 5Maplewood Toyota ....... Front CoverMerit Chevrolet . Inside Front CoverMidwest Data, Inc. ...................... 27National Association of Letter Carriers ........................... 16North St. Paul Automotive .......... 18Oakdale Optical Center ............... 12Paul Davis Restoration ............... 13Platinum Bank ..Outside Back CoverPolar Family Chiropractic ........... 17Polar Pharmacy .......................... 10Sandberg Funeral & Cremation Service ....................................... 26Sgt. Peppers Grille & Bar ............ 14T.A. Schifsky & Sons, Inc. .......... 26Thorsen, Breidinger & Novak, P.A. ................................................... 20Washington County Workforce Center ........................................ 24 Western Bank ..... Inside Back Cover

Business Services Listings.............................................. 29-30

Worship Listings................................................... 28

Catholic

Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church1725 Kennard StreetMaplewood 55109651-777-8116www.presentationofmary.orgRev. Mark A. Huberty, PastorMass Times: Saturday 5:00 p.m., Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.. Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m., Friday 8:45 a.m.

Church of St. Jerome

380 Roselawn Avenue EastMaplewood 55117651-771-1209Fr. Cletus Basekela, Pastorwww.stjerome-church.orgSt. Jerome School651-771-8494www.stjeromeschool.orgSaturday Mass: 4:30 p.m., Sunday Masses: 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m., Daily Mass: Monday - Friday 7:15 a.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m.; Wednesday 9:45 a.m. (school year); Holy Days 7:15 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

Evangelical Free Church of America

Hope Church7910 15th Street N.Oakdale 55128651-738-9652www.HopeChurchOakdale.com

Highway 36 – Keats & 59th5825 Kelvin Avenue N.Lake Elmo 55042651-770-3172www.rockpoint-church.cominfo@rockpoint-church.comRoy Fruits, Sr. PastorSunday services: 9:00 & 10:45 a.m.

Lutheran

Oak Hill Campus, Woodbury Lutheran Church9050 60th Street N.Stillwater 55082651-770-3618brotend@woodburylutheran.orgwww.woodburylutheran.orgPastor Derek BrotenSunday Worship: 9:00 a.m.Sunday Education Hour: 10:30 a.m. Faith comes to life!

Places of Worship

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Business Services

A/C & HEATING

KEVIN’SHeating & Cooling Inc.

“Residential Installation Specialist”

•Air Condit ioning •Furnaces •Ductwork

26 years experience.

Free Estimates651-270-0427

AUTOMOTIVE

“WE’RE BENT ON GETTING THAT DENT”Serving the area since 1957

2409 Margaret St. N., North Saint Paul, MN 55109 WWW.BIGHLEYAUTOBODY.COM 651-777-3535

OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 7am-6pm

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BAKERY

MaplewoodBakery

1351 Frost AveMaplewood, MN

"The Best Local Bakery You've Never Heard Of"

651-777-9331BLACK TOPPING

BLACKTOPDRIVEWAY INC.

Resid./Comm.•Drives •Seal Coating

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CONSTRUCTION

SULLIVANCONSTRUCTION

• Roofi ng & Siding Experts• Outstanding Quality• Affordable Rates

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651-436-8975MN Lic# 20515019

CONSTRUCTION

ANDREWSCONSTRUCTION INC.

ROOFINGSIDING - GUTTERS

Soffit & FasciaWork Owner Supervised

20+ years exp. Bonded/Ins.Lic. BC-130405 - Free Est.

[email protected]

651-735-1479CONCRETE & MASONRY

FREE Estimates

Eiden Concrete & Masonry

651-278-9942

Bobcat Work

DANCE

Celebrating 63 years of

Dancing 'The Larkin Way'

3000 White Bear AveMaplewood, MN

www.larkindancestudio.com651-770-0764

DENTIST

Renewing Smiles & Promoting Better

Dental HealthJerome H. Kleven, D.D.S.

2368 Margaret Street N.North St. Paul 55109

651-777-6000Monday - Saturday

Appointments Available

DRY CLEANING & LAUNDRY

Commercial & Retail Dry Cleaning &

Laundry Services2143 North Division Street

North St. Paul, MN651-777-1524 / 651-735-6511

tcdrycleaners.comLocally Owned since 1983

Monday - Friday 7 AM - 7 PMSaturday 10 AM - 4 PM

Closed Sunday

DRYWALL

CULLITON DRYWALLComplete & Small

Plaster Repair34 years exp.

Call John for Free EstimatesInsured

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Business Services

GUTTERS / WINDOWS

Pine Creek Services

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Gutter CleaningWindow CleaningFree Estimates - Call Kevin

651-631-4911HAIR SALON

Albert's Salon NorthOpen Tuesday - Saturday

Walk-Ins Welcome

2510 7th Ave ENorth St. Paul, MN

651-777-9122

LAWN & LANSCAPING

• CLEAN-UPS (FALL & SPRING)• WEEkLy MoWING• LANdSCAPING• SNoWPLoWING• RooF SNoW & ICE REMovAL

OHLSON LAWN & LANDSCAPES, INC.

651-653-3610LAWN SERVICES

• CLEAN UPS - Spring & Fall• LAWN CARE - Weekly Cutting - Fertilization - Aeration• LANDSCAPING -Installation and Design• Snow Plowing & Shoveling

AFFORDABLE!!!Free Estimates

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PAINTING

J & G HOMEINTERIORSQuality Int. Work

•Painting • Wallpaper•Wallpaper Removal•Smoke & Water Damage•Woodwork • Ceiling•Texturing • Wall Texturing

Free Estimates • Insured • Bonded

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BUDGET PROPAINTING

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Interior & Exterior Painting

Deck StainingCeiling Texturing

Wallpapering

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REAL ESTATE

Specialists

Buying? Selling? Relocating?

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ROOF / DECK MAINTENANCE

Roof-to-DeckYear-round upkeep!

Deck Cleaning & Sealing / Staining

Gutter Cleaning

House Washing

Holiday Light Decorating

Ice Dam Removal - With Steam

Professional • Prompt • Insured

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