Weekend Lane Closures on Highway 100 Continue July 15

Highway 100 will go through two consecutive weekends of lane closures.

Should Your State Legalize Pot?

With the economical benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?

President Obama Gives State of the Union Tonight

The National speech begins at 8 p.m. Central Time.

St. Louis Park Joins Nextdoor.com, a Neighborhood Social Network

St. Louis Park joins Edina and Roseville as the third Minnesota city to form a relationship with the private social networking site.

Your Guide to Caucuses on Feb. 4 in St. Louis Park

St. Louis Park residents reside in senate district 46. Check here for your caucus location.

Southwest Light-Rail Left Out of Dayton's $1 Billion Bonding Bill

The inability of St. Louis Park and Minneapolis' Kenilworth neighborhood to reach an agreement on the location of the freight rail line has created funding obstacles for the Southwest light-rail project.

Minneapolis Lawmaker Wants to Ban ‘Gay-to-Straight’ Therapy

Rep. Susan Allen says reparative or conversion therapy has been ‘discredited’ and should not be allowed for licensed practitioners.

New Bill Would Allow Sunday Liquor Sales

‘Our citizens and businesses deserve a less restrictive regulatory climate,’ Eden Prairie Rep. Jenifer Loon says. What do you think of removing the Sunday liquor sales ban?

State Representative Wants to Require 'Kill Switches' on Cell Phones

Rep. Joe Atkins said turning a stolen phone into ‘a paperweight’ would give thieves less reason to steal phones and prevent increasingly violent robberies.

2014 Tax Season to Open Jan. 31

E-file and Free File can speed refunds, the IRS says.

Cold Weather Causes Garbage, Recycling Delays in St. Louis Park

Garbage and recycling service will be suspended Monday and collection delayed one day all week.

New Minnesota Laws Take Effect Jan. 1, 2014

New laws include restricted access to some juvenile court records and home sellers being required to disclose radon gas testing.

Former State Senator Seeks County Commissioner Seat

Ken Kelash announced his candidacy Monday for the seat Commissioner Gail Dorfman is leaving.

Hennepin County Awards $1.9M to Local Youth Sports Programs

The grants help fund youth sports facilities in the county.

Southwest Light-Rail, Highway 100 Project: Top 2013 SLP Government Stories by Month

Here are the most read government stories from St. Louis Park Patch for every month in 2013.

Minnehaha Creek Wins State Watershed District Award

Minnehaha Creek has partnered with St. Louis Park on projects including West End development and plans for the renovation of Knollwood Mall.

Hopkins City Councilwoman Running for Simon's State House Seat

Cheryl Youakim is seeking the DFL endorsement for House District 46B.

What Should Minnesota Do With Its Sex Offender Program?

Sen. Ron Latz talked about some of the tough choices the state faces with its civil commitment program for sex offenders.

Prosecutor Seeks Hennepin County Commissioner Seat

Ben Schweigert aims to replace Commissioner Gail Dorfman, who is not seeking reelection.

Wanted: Political, Government & Public Safety Voices

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SLP Closing on $2.25M, 3 Acre Plot Near Proposed Beltline LRT Station

The city plans to eventually sell or lease the land.

Are Minnesota Tax Brackets Keeping Up With Inflation?

The state Department of Revenue announced that next year’s tax brackets will be adjusted for inflation by 1.7 percent.

What Child Care Costs Mean for You and Your Family

Three Ways the Shutdown Hurt the Economy

A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.

School Levies Pass; Richardson, Yarosh, Waters Elected to Board

Bruce Richardson, Jim Yarosh and Karen Waters won the three contested seats on the school board.

Lindberg Upsets Santa in City Council Election; Brausen Wins in Ward 4

St. Louis Park Election Judges Attribute 'Pretty Nice' Turnout to Referenda

St. Louis Park residents voted Tuesday on four city council races, a school board election and three school levies.

Live Results: Election Day in St. Louis Park

Check here for Election Night coverage in the races for St. Louis Park city council and school board, as well as the St. Louis Park School District levy results.

Live Results: St. Louis Park Referendum Questions

The St. Louis Park school district is putting three referendum questions to voters on Tuesday.

Live Results: St. Louis Park School Board

Five candidates are competing for the three open four-year seats on the St. Louis Park school board.

Live Results: St. Louis Park City Council

There are two contested city council races in St. Louis Park this year. Sue Sanger and Anne Mavity are running unopposed for re-election.

It's Election Time: Share Your Voice on Patch

Share your opinion on the levy requests, school board election and city council election on St. Louis Park Patch.

FAA Allows Most Electronic Devices Throughout Flights

Gay Marriage, Recycling, Freight Rail: SLP Council Candidates Debate

Sue Santa, Gregg Lindberg, Tim Brausen and Bill Theobald spoke at a candidate forum hosted by the League of Women Voters Tuesday evening.

SLP Leaders Work With Governor on Way Past Southwest LRT Delay

Mayor Jeff Jacobs, council members Jake Spano and Sue Sanger and other leaders from communities along the line met with Gov. Mark Dayton on Tuesday to figure out how to move beyond the controversy.

St. Louis Park School Board Questionnaire

Mayor Jacobs to Gov. Dayton: We're 'Extremely Disappointed' in Southwest LRT Delay

St. Louis Park mayor Jeff Jacobs penned a letter to Gov. Mark Dayton threatening to withhold the city's municipal consent should the Met Council decide to reroute freight traffic through SLP.

SLP Partners with SW Metro Cities to Help Military Service Members

Edina, St. Louis Park, Minnetonka and Hopkins have joined the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon program, which helps provide services and resources to veterans and military families.

Building Permits Spike As St. Louis Park Residents Invest in Homes

St. Louis Park is on track to issue more building permits in 2013 than in any year since 2008.

Near-Mortal Blow for Freight Rail Relocation: Metro Leaders Endorse Shallow Tunnels

The Met Council's Corridor Management Committee endorsed a shallow tunnel relocation option. The proposal will come before the full Met Council as soon as next week.