St. Paul partnership brings trust, opportunities to troubled Karen youth
Efforts at Humboldt High School could be a model for struggling students of migrant families.
Police arrest man suspected of invading St. Paul home, raping and robbing woman
The man was apprehended Thursday in Blaine at a private recycling facility where he works, police said.
January assault on elderly man turns deadly, marking eighth homicide in St. Paul
Prosecutors allege an 18-year-old punched a 76-year-old man in Harriet Island Park. The man later died from his injuries.
St. Paul
Charges: Man picked out woman's St. Paul home at random, raped her at gunpoint and robbed her
Deonte Thomas said he was "driving around in the early morning hours ... and randomly selected a house to break into," the charges read.
Variety
12 gorgeous new picture books for children this spring
Kao Kalia Yang, Edel Rodriguez and others cover subjects from immigration to fresh veggies to adventures at sea.
High Schools
Hamline Elite Meet, already in rare air, presents co-ed look for track
A mixed-gender relay, unavailable elsewhere in Minnesota, is back for the third time, and participation will be nearly tripled from where it started.
St. Paul
Men knock woman down and steal her dog during walk, St. Paul police say
The attack occurred about 4 p.m. Wednesday in St. Paul's Payne-Phalen neighborhood. The bulldog/terrier mix is still missing.
Variety
Indian classical music: Lean in, it's fun, two performers say ahead of St. Paul show
The Carnatic violinist and Hindustani vocalist will meld their different styles in a concert Friday in St. Paul.
St. Paul
Daughter sues St. Paul, two officers in Yia Xiong's killing
The lawsuit accuses the two officers and the city of negligence in the death of the Hmong immigrant and war veteran.
Local
Charge: Driver going 77 mph ran red light, fatally hit man crossing St. Paul street and kept going
Court records show a state trooper clocked the driver at 90 mph four months earlier on Interstate 694 in New Brighton.
Local
Minnesota sales, cleanups and other events to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day
Several communities and organizations are hosting events across the state this weekend to celebrate the conservation holiday.
Outdoors
St. Paul event organizers aim for spirit of Midwest Mountaineering expos
The Great Gear-up & Gather is meant to create a space for connection of outdoor community in the spirit of the now-closed Minneapolis retailer, organizer says.
Business
8 Twin Cities area grocery stores, ranked by affordability
We shopped at eight local grocery stores, some locally owned and some not, in search of the cheapest eats.
St. Paul
Teen charged with murder in deadly St. Paul shooting last month
Interviews suggest the 17-year-old shot Devon Johnson, 23, during a robbery.
Local
Man whose Snapchat group sold illegal 'switches' and ghost guns in Minnesota gets two years
Avont Drayton's attorney said his client 'thought of these items as really cool tools in a similar manner to buying a new power tool.'
High Schools
Is the east side the best side in high school baseball? Poll has an answer.
Yes, Wayzata is No. 1 in the Star Tribune Metro Top 10. But where does the balance of power swing (or miss) in the Twin Cities and suburbs?
Local
Meet the West Sider taking the helm at Neighborhood House, helping new arrivals find a better life
Since arriving from Iowa in 1990, Janet Gracia has dedicated herself to St. Paul's West Side.
St. Paul
St. Paul man who fatally shot man in pickup, later shot another man gets 25 years
The second victim was taking his family to church, according to prosecutors.
Local
U. of St. Thomas announces budget cuts, says academic programs won't be eliminated
Colleges in Minnesota and across the country are making cuts as they face enrollment challenges, exacerbated by demographic drops and changing attitudes on higher education.
Local
Music or physics? This University of St. Thomas class combines both.
Minnesota colleges are increasingly promoting interdisciplinary classes, saying they hope to reduce administrative expenses and better prepare students for a changing workforce.
Local
Good Samaritans rescue driver from fiery I-94 crash in St. Paul
No injuries were reported in the wreck, though the driver was taken to Regions Hospital for evaluation.
Local
Authorities arrest Minnetonka man originally wanted before fatal shootout
The suspect lived a half-mile from the home where deputies attempted to serve his warrant April 10.
Local
Medcalf: Will plans to restore St. Paul's Rondo replace what was stolen?
Ideas must include measures that will not only restore the area but also create an economic boost for the people most impacted by injustice.
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