Special election, SeaQuest animals, Guidepost Montessori, and US Forest Service worker news
Roseville in the News, February 2025
Regional Twin Cities media did not cover much about Roseville this month, besides ongoing coverage related to the House District 40B Special Election. The following stories were all published in February 2025. The quotes are from the original articles and the headlines are linked to the original source.
Gov. Tim Walz calls special election in seat critical to Minnesota House control (Star Tribune, Feb. 5, 2025)
“Walz’s writ issued Wednesday sets a March 11 special election date in House District 40B, which includes the cities of Roseville and Shoreview. A primary election is scheduled for Feb. 25.”
Guidepost Montessori announces closure of 2 Minnesota schools; won’t open new locations (KSTP Eyewitness News, Feb. 21, 2025)
“In an email to families that was obtained by 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS, Guidepost Montessori says its location in White Bear Lake will close on March 31. Meanwhile, two new locations at Eagan and Apple Valley won’t open as originally planned, and its Roseville location will also close.”
Shuttered SeaQuest aquarium’s animals to get new homes, perhaps at Como and Minnesota zoos (Star Tribune, Feb. 25, 2025)
“Animals can not be moved until the bankruptcy court signs off on a disposition plan. A hearing is scheduled for Friday in Boise, Idaho, where SeaQuest headquarters are located.
McKinlay ordered the Roseville location closed last week but has kept “necessary staff” on the payroll to tend to and care for wallabies, Bengal cats, parrots, sharks, iguanas and hundreds of other exotic animals until new homes for them can be found.”
Minnesotan rehired after losing Forest Service job in Colorado (MPR News, Feb. 27, 2025)
“Emma Schultz who is originally from Roseville, Minn., was terminated from her position as a result of the Trump administration’s reduction in federal workers, including about 3,400 Forest Service jobs.
‘I’ve poured my heart and soul into this career for a couple decades now, and I feel incredibly lucky to be in a position where I can go outdoors, be in nature,’ Schultz said. ‘If it’s something where I don’t get to keep this job long term, I feel grateful for the time that I’ve had.’”
(Editorial note: This MPR News article was added to the list just moments after publishing this post at 7:40 am on March 1.)
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