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Coyotes Are Among Us

updated: Monday, May 14, 2012

Today we are in the grips of a resurgence of coyotes in the urban area, including St. Louis Park. Inevitably when larger animals (think deer 30 years ago) increase their populations in densely populated areas, conflicts with humans arise. Unfortunately the coyote is no exception.
Coyotes will sometimes approach humans when a dog is present, particularly during the mating season, which runs from January through March (dogs of any weight, shape and size serve as threats to mating male coyotes). 
Extensive studies show that coexistence is the only effective relationship for humans and urban coyotes and one of the best ways to coexist with coyotes is to prevent conflicts with them. Do not let them get accustomed to you or your neigbhorhood; habituation of humans and our surroundings creates coyote conflicts!
Another way to coexist with coyotes is through hazing. Hazing is a method that makes use of deterrents to move an animal of an area or discourage undesirable behavior or activity.
Some things to keep in mind about coyotes:
  • Coyotes will sometimes approach humans when a dog is present, particularly during the mating season, which runs from January through March (dogs of any weight, shape and size serve as threats to mating male coyotes)
  • Extensive studies show that coexistence is the only effective relationship for humans and urban coyotes and one of the best ways to coexist with coyotes is to prevent conflicts with them.
  • Do not let them get accustomed to you or your neighborhood; habituation of humans and our surroundings creates coyote conflicts

Examples of hazing include:

  • Yelling and waving your arms while approaching the coyote
  • Noisemakers: Voice, whistles, air horns, bells, soda cans filled with pennies or rocks, pots and pans banged together
  • Projectiles: sticks, small rocks, cans, tennis balls, rubber balls
  • Other: hoses, water guns with vinegar water, spray bottles with vinegar water, pepper spray, bear repellant, walking sticks
 To print and display a flyer with the above information, click here.

 



Public Weed Control/Spraying

updated: Friday, May 11, 2012

The City will  begin contract spraying for weed control in selected parks and along sidewalks, retaining walls, in medians, and turn lanes. The contractor is Philip's Tree Care LLC. They will be using Glyphosate and Payload chemicals which have been determined to be safe for public use. Click here for more information and a list of parks...


Newsletters

updated: Monday, March 19, 2012

The City of St. Louis Park mails the Park Perspective three times annually, together with the Park and Recreation guide (fall, spring, summer).



Newspapers & Online Media

updated: Thursday, December 29, 2011

The St. Louis Park Sun-Sailor is a weekly suburban newspaper published by Sun Newspapers. This newspaper is delivered free of charge to anyone in St. Louis Park who requests delivery. If you have just moved into a new home and are not receiving the paper, please call the circulation office at (952) 392-6860. You may also view portions of the paper...


Local Minneapolis/St. Paul Broadcast Stations

updated: Monday, April 16, 2012

Local Minneapolis/St. Paul Broadcast Stations

Station
WCCO-TV (CBS)
KSTP-TV (ABC)
KMSP-TV (FOX)
KARE-TV (KARE)
KTCI-TV (PBS)
WUCW (CW)
KSTC-TV (Independent)



Post Offices

updated: Monday, February 27, 2012

Elmwood Branch Post Office   Louisiana Branch Post Office  
  • 5100 West 36th Street
 
  • 2700 Louisiana Avenue
 
  • Phone: (952) 922-9104
 
  • Phone: (952) 285-5372
 
   



Staying Connected

updated: Monday, March 19, 2012

The city has combined the Park Perspective newsletter with its Parks & Recreation brochure that is published annually in August, December and March. The elimination of three issues of Park Perspective does not mean residents will be less connected to city news, however. In fact, the city has more ways than ever to stay connected, including two...