The Roseville Reader

09/19/2025

📣 Early voting starts TODAY, Sep 19 for the 2025 General Election! 🗓 Add these important dates to your calendar.
🗳️ SEP 19-NOV 3: Early voting by mail or in person
🗳️ NOW-OCT 14: Pre-register to vote & save time on Election Day
🗳️ NOV 1: Saturday early voting in person
🗳️ And NOVEMBER 4: Election Day!
Visit mnvotes.org or lwvrosevillearea.org for all the info you need!

09/18/2025

Important information for Ramsey County residents and library users.

We’d like to share important information with you regarding Ramsey County’s proposed budget for 2026-2027 and how it could impact the Ramsey County Library system.

Ramsey County presented the proposed budget to the Board of Commissioners on September 2nd. Due to financial pressures on the County and rising service costs, this budget proposal, if approved, would result in a budget shortfall for Ramsey County Library that would necessitate a reduction of Library staff by 5 full-time employees. The most significant impact of this reduction would be the closure of the Shoreview Library on Fridays, starting in 2026. Fortunately, the Library will be able to avoid layoffs by eliminating positions that are currently vacant.

While we are disappointed by this news, we also support the Library and the County as they make difficult budget decisions.

It’s important to note that this proposed budget is not final. There will be two public hearings: one on September 22nd and another on December 11th. The County Board of Commissioners will vote on the budget on December 16th.

As Ramsey County residents and Library supporters, we encourage you to participate in the budget process. You can attend public hearings, provide testimony, submit comments, or contact your Commissioner directly. More information about how to participate can be found on the County’s budget website. We have been told that the hearings will also be live-streamed and recorded; we will update our website with that link when we have it.

We will continue to follow the budget process and send updates as we receive them. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at any time at [email protected].

The Friends are committed to supporting Ramsey County Library now and into the future. Thank you for being a vital part of the Library’s community of support!

Link to hearing information: ramseycounty.us/content/public-hearing-proposed-2026-2027-county-budget -context=your-government/budget-finance

Find additional links on our website: rclfriends.org/support-us/take-action/

09/18/2025

Who is running for Roseville Area School Board this fall and what do they care about?

We put this candidate guide together for you so you can feel equipped and empowered to vote!

Who's running for school board and what they care about

09/15/2025

The next installment in the Meet Your City Council series is live!

City councilmember Julie Strahan has a vision for a younger and more diverse city council that would better represent the unique identities, experiences, and neighborhoods of Roseville.

Seeking diverse voices and new perspectives

09/15/2025

Tomorrow, Sept 16! For the second year in a row, the Minnesota League of Women Voters will participate in a live statewide virtual high school National Voter Registration Day Rally featuring student speakers from around the state, special guests, youth-led engagement opportunities and voter pre-registration information! We’re honored to partner with the following to bring National Voter Registration Day to our communities and schools: Office of MN Secretary of State • League of Women Voters of MN • MN Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party • Republican Party of MN • Students from schools across Minnesota.

09/15/2025

The City of Falcon Heights invites residents and community members to a Community Open House on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, from 7:00–8:30 PM at Falcon Heights City Hall.

This drop-in event will provide an opportunity to share feedback on the City’s goals and guiding beliefs for the future development of the Les Bolstad Golf Course. City staff and University representatives will be available to answer questions and receive comments.

Your input is an important part of shaping the community’s future—we hope to see you there!

09/11/2025

09/11/2025

The Roseville City Council is considering a proposal from Public Works to permanently close the Leaf Recycling Center after this season.

At the Sept. 8 city council meeting, Public Works Director Jesse Freihammer presented the history of the site, the current benefits and issues impacting the site, and his recommendation for why and how to close it.

Illegal dumping, neighbor complaints, and future costs looming

09/11/2025

A victim in fear for their safety. A suspect making threats with a firearm. A weapon recovered elsewhere.

Over the weekend, Roseville Officers applied for and were granted an Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) by a judge, temporarily restricting the individual’s access to fi****ms.

Before Minnesota’s ERPO law took effect in 2024, law enforcement had fewer options to act when clear warning signs were present. Now, with court approval, ERPOs provide families and Officers with an important tool to intervene early, prioritize safety, and give peace of mind to victims and their loved ones.

No single law can prevent every tragedy, but ERPOs are making a meaningful difference in protecting our community.

🔗 Learn more about ERPOs in Minnesota: https://dps.mn.gov/about-dps/programs-and-legislative-requirements/extreme-risk-protection-orders

09/08/2025

Our Falcon Heights neighbors are getting a new and upgraded playground!

🚧 Renovations at Community Park start this week! Demolition of the existing building begins Tuesday, September 9. The structure, which has served the community for many years, will be removed to make way for future improvements focused on accessibility, safety, and expanded community use.

⚠️ Please use caution near construction areas. While parts of the park may be temporarily closed, the rest of the park will remain open.

More information about the renovations can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/y3yramu4