Legend has it, Al Capone, the Barker/Karpis gang, and wealthy businessmen looking for a discreet location to drink illegal booze and meet up with women stayed in lodgings on the south side of Lake Owasso, in what is now … [Read more...] about Tales of speakeasies on Roseville’s Lake Owasso shores
News Roundup
Reconsidering Riprap
We all share the goal of protecting our beautiful lake and property values. Many homeowners historically used riprap (large rock armoring) to stabilize their shorelines, but a growing number of experts, including the … [Read more...] about Reconsidering Riprap
Victoria Street Trail Design
Ramsey County is leading a study to identify trail and road design concepts for Victoria Street between County Road C and Cannon Avenue in the cities of Roseville and Shoreview. The goal of this study is to explore … [Read more...] about Victoria Street Trail Design
Zebra mussels confirmed in Lake Owasso in Ramsey County
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Lake Owasso, in the communities of Roseville and Shoreview in Ramsey County. See our resource page on Zebra Mussels to learn … [Read more...] about Zebra mussels confirmed in Lake Owasso in Ramsey County
Ramsey County Park Ordinance Project
Ramsey County Parks is considering ordinance changes for all parks (including Lake Owasso County Park) to: Respond to long-standing community feedback about park access.Minimize or eliminate regulations that may be … [Read more...] about Ramsey County Park Ordinance Project
Carp Fishing Contest – July 31st, 1-4pm
Help Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District (RWMWD) combat invasive carp with a day of fishing fun! This free, all-ages contest will offer prizes for child and individual categories in shoreline and boat … [Read more...] about Carp Fishing Contest – July 31st, 1-4pm






