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Senior Blake Grant grabs a piece of paper from the student printer Dec. 2 in the At-Large Lab. According to librarian Ellen George, students and teachers now use separate printers.

New printer system to help Park financially

Adin Zweigbaum December 3, 2019

Librarian Ellen George said the whole printing system has changed, with different printers for students and faculty.  “There's a whole separate print system for staff and students,” George said....

Sophmore Kendrick Ross Jr.  reflects on his experiences with race and identity while his peers listen intently at the Students Organized for Anti-Racism event Nov. 25. Senior Amaya Foku leads the conversation throughout the meeting.

SOAR initiates discussion

Maria Perez Barriga and Gabriel Kaplan November 27, 2019

As freshman Sharon Lunasilva reflects upon the in-school Students Organized for Anti-Racism event, she said she hasn’t always felt comfortable discussing race in school, but the event gave her the opportunity...

Pink T-shirts available for purchase at the St. Louis Park Fire Station 1. The shirts cost $20 and are being sold in support of breast cancer awareness.

Fire department raises money for cancer awareness

Gabriel Kaplan November 25, 2019

John Wolff, St. Louis Park’s deputy fire chief, said he believes the fire department’s pink T-shirt sales — which support the local Jane Brattain Breast Center — will make a positive impact on...

City Council to vote on new Dakota bikeway project

City Council to vote on new Dakota bikeway project

Sam Swisher November 24, 2019

Hoping to connect the city with bikeways on north and south streets, city transportation engineer Ben Manibog said the Dakota bikeway will solve a north south connection problem. “It fills in a very...

After investigating vinyl chloride contamination in Edina wells, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency was able to identify an area near Walker and Lake streets in St. Louis Park as the source. The exact source responsible for the pollution has yet to be identified, according to Jacque Smith.

Government agencies work together to ensure health and safety

Tamar Gewirtz November 21, 2019

According to Jacque Smith, Communications and Marketing Manager for the City of St. Louis Park, the city began to work with the Environmental Protection Agency to investigate and cleanup the Highway 100...

A visitor stops at the student office in the main entrance of the high school Nov. 13. This new office is located by the circle hallway at the end of the lunchroom in the high school.

Changes to allow for construction of new classrooms

Maria Perez Barriga November 16, 2019

The former student offices are now being used as a space for the Special Education Department and Grade Level Coordinators, according to assistant Principal Jessica Busse. “The old student office...

St. Louis Park resident heads into the Fieldhouse in order to cast her vote in the election Nov. 6. Voting was held in the high school, as well as other locations around the city.

2019 St. Louis Park city election results announced

Emily Ziessman November 10, 2019

Below are the results to the St. Louis Park 2019 mayor, City Council and School Board elections Nov. 5. Polls were open until 8 p.m. with results to follow the next morning Nov. 6.

Social media posts generate controversy

Marta Hill and Isabel Kjaer November 10, 2019

In a special edition of 6425 News Nov. 8, Principal Scott Meyers addressed concerns from parents, guardians, students and staff about two social media posts. According to Meyers in a special edition of...

Junior Raegan Alexander spikes the ball to the opposing team. Alexander says, “Even though we were tired, we pushed through and played better each game.

Park loses in fourth set to Lakeville North

Colin Canaday and Harris Keekley November 9, 2019

Following the win against Moorhead Nov. 8 in the State consolation semifinals, Park lost to Lakeville North Nov. 9 with a set score of 1-3. According to junior captain Hannah Howell, going into the...

Juniors Hannah Howell and Kendall Coley rejoice after scoring a point against Moorhead. According to assistant principal Jessica Busse, nine buses transported students to the Xcel Energy Center Nov. 8.

Volleyball wins consolation semifinals

Colin Canaday and Harris Keekley November 8, 2019

Following the loss to Eagan Nov. 7, Park volleyball made a comeback in the Minnesota State High School Tournament with a win against Moorhead Nov. 8. According to coach Whitney Meierotto-Simon, the...

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