Gifts from above: The Lake Elmo Inn's tradition of exchanging a drink for an ornament

The Lake Elmo Inn's Christmas trees begin every year naked. The lonely twinkle lights that adorn their bare branches do little to help them stand out against the holiday decorations that will embellish the remainder of the restaurant once the season begins.

Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce: Anytime can be right time for special gift

The Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce member businesses offer an assortment of gifts.

Pullman working as catalyst

Pullman Square was opened with the vision of it becoming not only a center of leisure activity, but a catalyst for small business development downtown. As it nears its 6th anniversary, that vision is becoming reality.

Pets ordinance bill

Introduced by the Council President at the request of the Mayor:   ORDINANCE 2010-527 [substitute] AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES (ACPS); AMENDING CHAPTER 111 (SPECIAL REVENUE AND TRUST ACCOUNTS), PART 4 (ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL AND CODE REGULATION), SECTIONS 111.450 (SPAY AND NEUTER REBATE TRUST FUND) AND 111.455 (ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL TRAINING AND VETERINARY ...

The UPS Store Selects Five Finalists for Children's Literacy Award

SAN DIEGO----The UPS Store ® and the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation today announced the five finalists for the second-annual Alferd Williams Literacy Award, which honors an individual who has raised awareness and taken action on the issue of childhood illiteracy.