St. Paul
Protesters march back after peaceful standoff at fair gate
A Black Lives Matter march to the State Fair on Saturday briefly shut down at least one fair gate, but the protest, which drew 350, ended peacefully with no arrests.
St. Paul
Payouts don't always bring healing, clergy abuse victim says
More than 400 have filed claims against archdiocese, but that's just a first step.
East Metro
St. Paul neighbors mobilize to fight transit route through Swede Hollow park
St. Paul neighbors fear the Rush Line plan threatens reclaimed Swede Hollow Park.
Stage & Arts
Bedlam Lowertown needs $400,000 by end of year to stay alive
St. Paul theater/club needs $400,000 by end of year to stay in business.
Twin Cities 'run-commuters' leave the rat race in their dust
A nascent but fervent few workers are run-commuting in the Twin Cities and beyond. No car, transit pass or bicycle is necessary — just a well-hewn pair of running shoes and a plan for cleanup upon arrival on the job.
Minneapolis
Green space coming down the tracks along University
More than a year after the Green Line made its inaugural run, new and renovated green spaces and public places around University Avenue are gaining momentum.
St. Paul
Downtown St. Paul library to close this fall for renovations
Updates will include innovation center and new spaces for meetings.
West Metro
Time nearly up for Minneapolis soccer stadium land
Owner of industrial site says he has "no interest" in selling to Minnesota United after Monday's deadline
East Metro
Extra police staffing to handle Black Lives Matter protest at the fair
Mayor Chris Coleman said authorities are prepared to help keep people safe Saturday and encouraged people to not let the protest dissuade them from attending the fair.
South Metro
St. Paul police in 4-hour standoff with suicidal man in Payne-Phalen neighborhood
The standoff started around 2:30 p.m. Friday, forcing neighbors to evacuate.
St. Paul
Black Lives Matter pushes ahead with fair protest plans
The group plans to hold a march and rally outside the fair at 11 a.m. Saturday to call attention to issues facing black communities and to alleged disparity issues at the fair.
East Metro
Como Zoo's new baby giraffe already stands at 5-foot-8
The yet-to-be-named female is the sixth calf born to Clover, and the 19th giraffe born at the zoo since the early 1990s, Como officials said. She already stands 5 feet 8 inches, and weighs 135 pounds.
East Metro
Most Green Line biz lost customers but growth expected, survey finds
Most said they lost customers over the time of construction, but most also say they remain optimistic about growth in the five years ahead.
St. Paul
St. Paul advances pro soccer plan
As the City Council lent its support, the Port Authority is looking to clear the way for a stadium through a lease agreement with the Met Council.
St. Paul
Car2Go proposes scaling back service area in Twin Cities
Popular car sharing service Car2Go is proposing to scale back its Twin Cities service area, potentially leaving parts of Minneapolis and St. Paul in the dark.
Minneapolis
Gun-carrying permits reach historic levels in Minnesota
With one in 20 Minnesotans having a permit, related crimes have remained in check, but fears remain.
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