Newtrax driver Randy Creel escorted a passenger into a handicapped-accessible bus at the Roseville Target on the first day of an expanded route aimed at increasing the weekly service to people in southeast Roseville. She was headed back to her home at Greenhouse Village.The city-subsidized Roseville South Suttle Bus operates at midday on Tuesdays.
Fueled by volunteers fanning out to distribute maps in five languages, the weekly free circulator bus in south Roseville has expanded to serve immigrants in the southeast part of the city, as well as residents in senior housing.
Mike Munzenrider
Officer Mitch Christensen, at right, with Roseville Police Chief Rick Mathwig, received the Eric Christensen Leadership Award, named after his late father, during a Jan. 10 awards ceremony at City Hall.
The Roseville Police Department held its annual awards ceremony at City Hall on Jan. 10, and it was during the presentation of the final award of the afternoon when Chief Rick Mathwig became choked up.
In the coming months, two Roseville churches will continue to be able to provide temporary, overnight shelter to people and families experiencing homelessness.
Shoreview opened its six outdoor skating rinks and warming huts on Jan. 8. A weather and info hotline was set up at 651-4765 for the latest conditions.