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.)
In case you missed it:
The Roseville Reader published 10 articles about our community this month. If this kind of local reporting is valuable to you, consider becoming a paid subscriber.
If you missed any of the RR’s February coverage, here’s a list:
Roseville Fire Department seeks major staffing increase
The Roseville Fire Department brought a proposal to city council on Jan. 27, 2025 to add 15 additional fire department personnel to meet an unsustainable increase in emergency calls.
Naomi Krueger
District 40B special election rescheduled for March 11
Governor Walz issued a new writ of special election on Wednesday for the vacancy in MN House District 40B to be held on March 11, 2025.
Naomi Krueger
Roseville's community approach to supporting unhoused people
When winter temperatures plunge below freezing the need for shelter is critical, but a lack of housing is a crisis year-round. In Roseville, multiple groups, community volunteers, schools, social workers, law enforcement agencies, and other institutions work together to help meet the needs of unhoused people in this s…
Naomi Krueger
Roseville School Board Bulletin
The Roseville Area School Board will be meeting tomorrow, Monday, February 10 for a regular meeting and a work study session. Below is a summary of the major topics planned for discussion:
Naomi Krueger
Celebrate Valentine's Day in Roseville
Looking for something fun to do to celebrate Valentine’s Day or simply to get out of the house? Grab a friend, your kids, your special valentine, or show up solo and meet new people at one of these fun events in Roseville!
Naomi Krueger
How does federal funding impact Roseville?
The federal government collects money from taxpayers and then disburses funds as directed by Congress for programs across the country. In recent weeks, a flurry of executive orders, federal employee firings, and closures of programs have created uncertainty about what this means for local agencies relying on this money.…
Naomi Krueger
Make it, Fix it, Borrow it, Share it
Many people long for closer connections with their neighbors and deeper sense of belonging within a community. One way to create more interconnectedness is to learn to make, fix, borrow, and share stuff instead of buying new or throwing things away when they break. Reducing consumption requires people to rely on one another by sharing expertise, exchan…
Naomi Krueger
Candidate Q&A for MN House District 40B Special Election
The MN House District 40B Special Election has been rescheduled to Tuesday, March 11, 2025. If you voted in January, your ballot has been thrown out and you must vote again. Early voting is available at the Ramsey County Elections office in Saint Paul.
Naomi Krueger
Roseville School Board Bulletin
The Roseville Area School Board will be meeting this week on Wednesday, February 26. Below is a summary of the major topics planned for discussion:
Naomi Krueger
No More Less Mow May
While this late-February warm-up is likely only “Fool’s Spring” and nobody dare pack up their winter boots just yet, now is a great time to start planning your spring lawn and gardening projects.
Naomi Krueger
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