Education Articles

3 Things to Know This Week
Here are three, quick, informative articles for readers this week.

Deer in the Headlights: Managing the Herd
Deer are everywhere. They are beautiful or destructive, depending on what is (or was) growing on your property.
To make cohabitation with humans less conflictive while keeping the herd healthy, the DNR and local cities recognize the need for management.

E-bike Enforcement Deephaven Has a Plan & Follows the Plan
On May 30, Deephaven Chief of Police Cory Johnson submitted a message to parents on NextDoor defining what makes an e-bike legal and informing them that their children under age 15 can’t legally operate them.

Tonka Bay Dirt Controversy: Rumors to Resolution
The Tonka Bay city council recently held meetings to summarize the nine-month process, take emotional testimony, questions and opinion from residents and finalize plans for the relocation of the Native American burial soil currently located at the Tonka Bay City Hall parking lot.

E-ZPass Text Scam
Scammers are sending text messages saying that you owe tolls to MnDOT or E-ZPass.
According to MnDOT, E-Z Pass will NEVER send notifications via text. Before you click on a link or send any money, contact E-ZPass or the jurisdiction in question.

E-bikes and E-motorcycles: A New Enforcement Challenge
Both enforcement actions and electric equipment have taken a step forward this e-bike/e-motorcycle season.
Three Rivers Park District enforcement vehicles were on the Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail the afternoon of Mar. 27, and had 4 bikes “corralled” for what appeared to be a serious discussion.