Peas in a pod: Lake Elmo council gets together in a social setting outside City Hall

LAKE ELMO - It would be understandable if you thought Lake Elmo council members had gone home when the cameras turned off and the City Hall lights went out after Tuesday's meeting. But had you made the brisk walk over to the Lake Elmo Inn, you would have seen council members and city staff relaxing amiably in the restaurant.

Long Beach to lay off at least 26 officers

At least 26 Long Beach police officers could soon lose their jobs as the city tries to close a huge budget hole.

Panama City Beach celebrating new military event

Panama City Beach and several area businesses are celebrating the first annual Military Appreciation Month during September and early October. The promotion was conceived to honor military personnel for their service, said Bay County Tourist...

Community Calendar: Sept. 7, 2010

PELION BAND’S ALL CAR, TRUCK AND BIKE SHOW: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 18, Pelion High School, 510 Main St., Pelion. Registration for the show, 9 a.m.-noon. Judging begins at 12:30 p.m. Also includes drawings, silent auction, door prizes and entertainment. Proceeds benefit the band. (803) 465-0423; www.pelionbandallcartruckandbikeshow.com

College Top 25 Capsules: Stakes never higher for No. 3 Boise State

No. 3 Boise State has in many ways never played a more important game than it will Monday night, when the Broncos face No. 10 Virginia Tech at FedEx Field.