Falcon Heights
Coverage of Falcon Heights in the Nexus archive.
- St. Paul burn ban in effect amid wildfire smoke, poor air quality
A burn ban is in effect in St. Paul and Falcon Heights due to poor air quality and ongoing wildfires. The ban, ordered by the St. Paul Fire Marshal, prohibits recreational fires and campfires but allows approved barbecue grills. Wildfires in Canada and northern Minnesota have caused hazardous air conditions, with Minnesota experiencing the worst global air pollution.
- Tracking the impact of police training fund on the 10th anniversary of Philando Castile’s death
A vigil marking 10 years since Philando Castile’s death in Falcon Heights highlights the impact of the Philando Castile Memorial Training Fund. The fund, established after his 2016 fatal shooting during a traffic stop, provides annual state funding for police training in de-escalation, crisis management, and implicit bias. Police chiefs note the fund supports compliance with training mandates and enables departments to exceed requirements, though strict reporting and oversight by the POST Board are required.
- Help needed to find missing 22-year-old from Falcon Heights
Authorities are seeking help to locate Hannah Skavnak, a 22-year-old from Falcon Heights who was last seen on Lindig Street on Tuesday around 4 p.m. She has not contacted friends or family since and does not have a cellphone. The St. Anthony Police Department is asking the public to call 651-266-0640 with any information.