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PROCLAMATION
Paul Dingman Day: November 10, 2025
Paul Douglas Dingman was born on October 29,1964, and grew up in Columbia Heights with
his parents and two brothers. From a young age, Paul found joy in the outdoors, spending
countless hours fishing and hunting at the family cabin. He was also active in sports, playing
hockey, football, swimming, and track, and graduated from Columbia Heights High School in
1983.
Paul went on to earn his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Northwestern Chiropractic
College and, in 1991, purchased Northeast Chiropractic Clinic in Columbia Heights. For more
than three decades, he served his patients with dedication, compassion, and integrity — often
going out of his way to help those in need. He also enjoyed working at Top Valu Liquor in
Columbia Heights, for the last few years.
In 1993, Paul married Karol, and together they built a home filled with love and laughter,
raising three children — Brandon, Kendra, and Mary. Paul was deeply devoted to his family
and community. He coached and supported his children s sports teams, spent countless hours
volunteering, and was a fixture in the stands at games and practices. He was the kind of dad
who flooded the backyard pond for the neighborhood to skate on and the kind of neighbor
who was always willing to lend a hand or share a story.
Paul was known as a "jack of all trades" — a skilled fixer and builder who approached every
project with enthusiasm (and the occasional extra trip to the hardware store). Whether he was
tinkering with boat motors, remodeling homes, or crafting a table or birdhouse, he approached
each task with humor and heart. Paul was the kind of person who could make anyone smile —
whether chatting with strangers at the store, sharing a joke over text, or wearing one of his
trademark funny hats. Friends remember his catchphrases and his optimism, reminding others
to "relax, everything will be fine".
Now, therefore, I Amdda Mdrquez Simula, Mayor, do hereby proclaim November 10, 2025, as
Paul Dingman Day in the City of Columbia Heights, County of Anoka, State of MN, U.S.A.
Paul's warmth, loyalty, and generosity left a lasting mark on Columbia Heights and beyond.
He lived life to the fullest, guided by kindness, laughter, and a deep love for family and
community.
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Ada M' quez mula, Mayor
No ember 10, 2025