Park Bugle

The Bugle is a community newspaper serving St. Anthony Park, Lauderdale, Falcon Heights and Northwest Como Park. The Bugle reports and analyzes community news and promotes the exchange of ideas and opinions in these communities.The Bugle strives to promote freedom of expression, enhance the quality of life in the readership communities and encourage community participation.

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Como Pool to open Memorial Day weekend

By Sharon Shinomiya, Park Bugle

Grab your swimsuit, towel and plenty of sunscreen and be prepared for some fun in the sun this summer at the new Como Regional Park Pool.MORE »

Como Park Pool's new entrance aims to relieve traffic congestion

By Anne Holzman, Park Bugle

Drivers approaching McMurray Field for sports events this summer should be aware of changes resulting from the new pool entrance.

Access to the pool parking area off Horton Avenue has been eliminated to relieve congestion on Horton.MORE »

Como Regional Park updates and adds to its amenities

By Sharon Shinomiya, Park Bugle

The opening of the new Como Regional Park Pool isn't the only news at Como Regional Park. From the two new electric vehicle solar charging stations to a new play area to the $2.6 million Japanese Garden Experience, here is a list of projects and improvements initiated in the park in the last year.MORE »

Pop in to University Avenue Pop-Up Shop

By Kristal Leebrick, Park Bugle

The St. Anthony Park Community Council is looking for artists, craftspeople, entrepreneurs and other creative types to pop in to 2401 University Ave. this summer for a week or maybe two.MORE »

And the band plays on . . . St. Anthony Park Community Band marks 30 years

By Michelle Christianson, Park Bugle

How many community organizations have you belonged to for 30 years? Although people tend to stay involved for long periods of time in the Bugle communities, a 30-year commitment is somewhat out of the ordinary. For Paul Husby and several others, the St. Anthony Park Community Band has been a part of their lives for three decades—since the band officially began in 1982.MORE »

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