Recent content from Erin Adler
Several south metro cities tackling elevated radium levels
Inver Grove Heights, Savage and South St. Paul are dealing with high radium in their water supply, using a range of short-term fixes and expensive solutions.
South St. Paul considering 'one last hurrah' for its well-loved Northview Pool
The city eventually plans to close the pool, first opened in 1956, because of the cost of repairs -- but may keep it open for a final summer.
Bill to allow duplexes across Minnesota is likely doomed this session
Affordable housing advocates hope to find other roads to make it easier to build small apartment buildings across Minnesota.
Eden Prairie Schools plans to turn UNFI office into a school building
The Eden Prairie City Council must still approve a development agreement before plans are final; the district hopes to start using the building this fall.
Dakota County resumes planning for homeless shelter: 'We have an urgent need'
Six months after shelving a plan to convert a hotel amid pushback, officials say they're moving slowly and deliberately to ease concerns and find a location.
A 'serious, sobering report' prompts changes at Shakopee Fire Department
Outside consultants reported problems ranging from a lack of training to ethics violations, with one consultant labeling Shakopee the "worst department" they'd seen in 18 years of consulting.
Scott County cities worry Met Council decision could prompt 'disorderly development'
The Met Council recently granted a change to a Scott County township that will allow a parcel to avoid hooking up to city water and sewer, effectively blocking Jordan's future development there.
Johnson Brothers withdraws application to redevelop Blue Cross Blue Shield site in Eagan
The company is looking at other options in the metro, including remaining at its St. Paul location.
Police investigating New Brighton shooting that injured one person
The victim was shot in the back by someone they knew, police said. The suspect was still at large.
Shakopee Teamsters approve agreement with city, averting strike
Teamsters Local 320 members will get 14.5% general wage increase over contract's three years.