Variety
Long past its due date, pungent corpse flower at U finally blooms
The university's College of Biological Sciences Conservatory in St. Paul is dealing with an apparently shy performer. It seems the flower's bloom is a bit lacking of all its glory.
St. Paul
School bus with 20 kids crashes into parked cars in St. Paul
Portion of Minnehaha Avenue in St. Paul was closed after the accident. Two children were taken to the hospital with unspecified injuries.
St. Paul
St. Paul woman attacked by police dog was at fault, city says
The city said Karen Shafer's injuries were caused by her own "negligence, improper and/or illegal conduct."
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On-street parking proposed along University Avenue in St. Paul
About 450 spaces would open up after 6 p.m. along the Green Line.
Music
Paul Simon boosts star power on 'Prairie Home Companion'
Host-in-waiting Chris Thile has a hoot and coaxes out an encore.
St. Paul
Lobbyist John Kaul mixes persuasion, photography at State Capitol
Lobbyist John Kaul is also known for his candid scenes from the Capitol.
St. Paul
Retired St. Paul cop repeatedly punched juvenile in group home, charges say
The suspect, Clemmie H. Tucker, Sr., previously pleaded guilty in federal court on drug charges.
South Metro
Washington County busway gets OK with some dissent
The Red Rock Corridor, from Hastings to downtown St. Paul, is still years away, but key decisions are being made.
St. Paul
Variety
U of M's giant, stinky corpse flower about to open
The once-a-seven-year bloom should be open to visitors all weekend.
St. Paul
Getting fans to new St. Paul soccer stadium without a car is focus of study
Minnesota United is open to encouraging fans to use transit to get to new field.
Variety
Historic St. Paul steeples still rise above modern towers
You don't have to be religiously inclined to appreciate the historic churches of downtown St. Paul and their many differences.
St. Paul
Airbnb rentals come under scrutiny in St. Paul for taxes, regulation
The city will determine if rules, taxes are needed for these short-term rentals.
St. Paul
St. Paul police K-9 attacked bystander, lawsuit alleges
A St. Paul woman said the dog bit her three times and refused to obey orders from its human partner.
South Metro
Driver accused of sexually assaulting special needs boy in his care
The 5-year-old special needs boy was in his care.
Variety
Monkey rodeo star draws animal rights protest before St. Paul event
Animal activists oppose Whiplash's weekend performance.
North Metro
Toddler dies in Anoka Co. day care; state quickly suspends license
State quickly suspended Circle Pines provider's license.
St. Paul
FBI, St. Paul police ask for help finding serial bank robber
The man last robbed a St. Paul bank and attempted to rob another
St. Paul
State auditor sues state over law allowing counties to use private auditors
Otto wants a judge to preserve her office's right to audit counties, or to rule the privatization law unconstitutional.
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