Oakdale-Lake Elmo Review

Imagine a program where students are motivated to read and feel good about learning. Classes are small, energy is high, and students are taught through an interactive and culturally relevant curriculum. 

The Simley varsity boys soccer team traveled to North St. Paul on Sept. 25 to face the North Polars. North has dominated Simley in past seasons, and that dominance continued as the Polars took down the Spartans 4-0 at Polar Field. 

The Tartan high school football team traveled to Simley Sept. 28, with hopes to continue its impressive undefeated season. 

St. Thomas Academy has hired Dan O’Brien as the Cadets’ head football coach and program head.

The White Bear Lake League of Women Voters held a forum at Mahtomedi City Hall Sept. 20 for the two candidates running for Minnesota House District 43A.

Some homeowners could see a $110 increase in annual city taxes

City council plans for modest tax bump

In Lake Elmo, median-valued properties are worth $397,000 and are expected to see a $52.97 increase in their 2019 property taxes compared to this year. 

The Oakdale City Council unanimously passed its preliminary 2019 tax levy at its Sept. 11 meeting.

The preliminary tax levy establishes the maximum amount the city can levy in 2019, though the city still has time to reduce it.

On Sept. 10, the Maplewood City Council passed a $22.1 million preliminary 2019 property tax levy, which represents a 3 percent increase over the 2018 final tax levy.

“Life is meant to be played all-out,” said Ron Peltier to members of the Roseville Area Optimist Club, adding that he grew up in a culture of high expectations.