ALL- CITY:
Many cities in the northwest suburbs have adopted a social host ordinance to address underage drinking.

GUESTS:
Chief Stacy Carlson, GV Police Dept.
Lt. Doug Leslin, Crystal Police Dept.
Officer Nichole Korth, NH Police Dept.

CRYSTAL:
The Crime Prevention Board raises funds and holds a number of events throughout the year to promote crime prevention efforts.

GUESTS:
Patricia Bedell, Crystal Crime Prevention Board
Chief Stephanie Revering, Crystal Police Dept.

MAPLE GROVE:
Maple Grove Law Enforcement Training Facility serves Plymouth and Maple Grove police and the shooting range is open to the public.

GUESTS:
Capt. Keith Terlinden, MG Police Dept.
Range Coordinator John Peterson, MG Police Dept.

BROOKLYN PARK:
Brookland Golf Park is offering new leagues and lessons this season.

GUESTS:
John Lindman, Brookland Golf Course Manager
Lisa Eggleston, Brookland Director of Instruction

GOLDEN VALLEY:
Property valuation notices are out now in Golden Valley.

GUESTS:
Sue Virnig, GV Finance Director
Shane Tjaden, Hennepin Co Assessor

PLYMOUTH:
Primavera and Yard and Garden Expo is coming up the weekend of April 12-13.

GUESTS:
Lara Newberger, Plymouth Forestry Technician
Travis Karlen, Plymouth Recreation Supervisor

ROBBINSDALE:
The city is welcoming spring through the Diggers Garden Club and their new exhibit at the Robbin Gallery.

GUESTS:
Bob Meyer, Robbinsdale Diggers Club
Barbara Anderson, Robbinsdale Diggers Club
Irene Johnson, Robbinsdale Diggers Club
Vanessa Merry, Robbin Gallery President

BROOKLYN CENTER:
The recent residential survey helps the council and staff determine goals and strategies.

GUESTS:
Curt Boganey, BC City Manager
Vickie Schleuning, BC Asst. City Manager
Paula Helgerson, BC Resident

OSSEO:
The city's ISO rating means good news for resident's and business' insurance premiums.

GUEST:
Doug Reeder, Osseo City Administrator

New Hope is offering new home improvement loan programs.

posted- March 11, 2013

ALL CITY:
The Beyond the Yellow Ribbon program is expanding throughout the northwest suburbs.

GUESTS:
Amy Hanson, BP Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
Joel Skagerberg, MG Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
Julie Deshler, Crystal City Council Member
Curtis Skoog, Crystal Resident

CRYSTAL:
City Planner John Sutter gives an update on the city's Scattered Site program.

posted- February 25, 2013

MAPLE GROVE:
The Maple Grove Knitters are a volunteer group who help the community in a number of ways, including knitting hats for newborns at the Maple Grove Hospital.

GUESTS:
Molly Sullivan, MG Volunteer
Jennifer Nelson, MG Hospital Volunteer Coordinator
Kris Orluck, MG Senior Program Coordinator

BROOKLYN PARK:
A team of law enforcement officials, city staff and residents recently attended the Empowerment Congress Leadership Institute in Los Angeles.

GUESTS:
Chief Michael Davis, BP Police Dept.
Wokie Freeman, BP Resident

GOLDEN VALLEY:
The West Metro Home Remodeling Fair is featuring their Operation Rescue Room contest again this year.

GUEST:
Joe Hogeboom, GV City Planner

PLYMOUTH:
Fire and Ice Festival is coming up February 2 at Parkers Lake Park.

GUEST:
Travis Karlen, Plymouth Recreation Supervisor

ROBBINSDALE:
An inside look at the Public Works Department and how they handle winter's elements.

GUESTS:
Rob Skurka, Robbinsdale Streets Supervisor

BROOKLYN CENTER:
There is still plenty of winter left to enjoy some great park and recreation activities in Brooklyn Center.

posted- January 15, 2013

OSSEO:
The city of Osseo is the first in Hennepin County to be named a Heart Safe Community.

GUESTS:
Al Lindquist, Former Mayor
Mark Lynde, Heart Safe Program Director

NEW HOPE:
The results of the City Services Survey are now available. The information provides valuable feedback for future progress.

GUESTS:
Kirk McDonald, NH City Manager

CRYSTAL:
Tips on preparing your car for winter driving.

GUESTS:
Officer Matt Saba, Crystal Police Dept
Ben Kurth, Kurth's Auto Repair

MAPLE GROVE:
There are a number of seasonal and school break activities at Maple Grove's Community Center.

GUEST:
Lisa Jost, MG Community Center Manager

BROOKLN PARK:
There are plenty of volunteer opportunities within the city this holiday season and in the new year.

GUESTS:
Elizabeth Tolzmann, BP Community Engagement Coordinator
Deb Lande, BP Volunteer
Irene Njoroge, BP Volunteer
LeAnn Groth, BP Volunteer
Brenda Reeves, BP Volunteer

GOLDEN VALLEY:
Golden Valley is considering three proposals for luxury, market rate apartments in the city.

Guest:
Joe Hogeboom, GV City Planner