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Roseville City Manager Announces Resignation

Roseville Names Interim City Manager

Submitted by Jennie Olson, Web Producer
Friday, May 17th, 2013, 12:46pm
Community Development Director Patrick Trudgeon - Photo courtesy of the city of Roseville

Roseville has named an interim city manager after Bill Malinen announced his resignation this week.

Current Community Development Director Patrick Trudgeon has been named the interim city manager as of Friday. According to Roseville officials, he has been with the city since 2007 and has previous experience in Ramsey, North Branch, and Beloit.

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Spring Comic Fest Set at Minn. State Fairgrounds

Submitted by Jennie Olson, Web Producer
Friday, May 17th, 2013, 8:36am
Two Comic-Con attendees dressed as Marvel Comics' Spider-man and the Black Cat. - MGN Online/Tony Magpantay

Comic book fans will converge on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds this weekend for the Midwest Comic Book Association's SpringCon.
    
More than 225 comic book creators are expected at this year's comic book carnival.
    
The event opens to the public at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
    

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Minn. Students to Square Off in Robotics Tourney

Submitted by Jennie Olson, Web Producer
Friday, May 17th, 2013, 8:35am

Teams from across Minnesota will put their robots through the paces Saturday at the Minnesota State High School League's second annual State Robotics Tournament.
    

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Roseville City Manager Announces Resignation

Submitted by Jennie Olson, Web Producer
Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 12:33pm
Roseville City Manager Bill Malinen

Roseville will be looking for a new city manager after Bill Malinen announced his resignation this week.

Malinen made the announcement Tuesday, saying in a statement, “I am proud of our many accomplishments and the opportunity to work with so many dedicated and outstanding employees and citizens.”

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Roseville Parks and Rec Department Offers 'Friday Funtastic Field Trips'

Submitted by Jennie Olson, Web Producer
Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 12:10pm

Kids can get off the couch this summer and spend some time with the Roseville Parks and Recreation Department.

The department will be hosting adventures to kid-friendly locations every Friday. Highlights include water parks, arcades, amusement parks, and more. It's geared toward kids six-years-old and older, and chaperoned staff will be in attendance.

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Teens Explore Acting with Rosetown Playhouse Summer Improv

Submitted by Jennie Olson, Web Producer
Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 11:33am

Teens can work on their acting skills this summer with the Rosetown Playhouse Summer Improv group.

The program, organized through Roseville Parks and Recreation, is open to teens ages 13-16 who are interested in learning improvisation skills and performing in public. No experience is necessary.

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Gay Marriage Becomes Legal in Minn., Thousands Celebrate

Submitted by Leslie Dyste, Senior Web Producer
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 1:31pm

As a crowd of thousands roared from the lawn of the state Capitol, Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton signed the bill Tuesday that makes gay marriage legal here come Aug. 1.
    

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