St. Paul
June 16, 2016

Nationwide union pushback at charter schools hits in St. Paul

Teachers were fired in St. Paul, as in other states.
St. Paul
June 15, 2016
In this October 2015 file photo, St. Paul Public Schools Superintendent Valeria Silva spoke about school safety issues.

St. Paul schools Superintendent Silva is subject of buyout talks

Officials consider "transition options" amid growing criticism of her leadership.
St. Paul
June 14, 2016

Charge: Residential corrections supervisor in St. Paul, inmate had sexual relationship

The encounters occurred over several months early this year, prosecutors alleged.
St. Paul
June 14, 2016

Light-rail train hits vehicle in St. Paul; service delayed

The crash occurred along University Avenue near Hwy. 280.
St. Paul
June 14, 2016

Police identify St. Paul man killed over the weekend

St. Paul
June 14, 2016
Tina and Ryan North peeked out of what was the projector booth at the old theater.

Couple work to transform old W. 7th movie house into live performance space

But some St. Paul neighbors fear a new theater — with a liquor license — may bring problems.
St. Paul
June 14, 2016
A giant emperor butterfly snacked on a flower in the "Blooming Butterfly" exhibit Tuesday afternoon.

Como will be "Blooming Butterflies" this weekend

Popular exhibit opens Friday.
St. Paul
June 14, 2016

Man found shot to death in parking lot near Lexington and University

Politics
June 13, 2016
David Oliver, manager of special projects, held a sample that had metal speckles that he had taken from one of many of the boxes of core samples lined

U.S. Forest Service balks at copper-nickel mining plan near BWCA

Forest Service asks for public comment on Twin Metals plan.
St. Paul
June 13, 2016
Commander Todd Axtell

From trailer park to top cop, Axtell takes the reins in St. Paul

St. Paul's next police chief rose through the ranks, is known for community and diversity.
St. Paul
June 13, 2016
Golden Valley's inaugural LGBT Pride festival draws 2,000

Golden Valley's inaugural LGBT Pride festival draws 2,000

A somber feeling cast a shadow Sunday afternoon on the metro's first suburban Pride event.
West Metro
June 12, 2016

Man tied to 2 Twin Cities bank robberies surrenders

The Duluth man turned himself in at FBI headquarters, the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office said.
St. Paul
June 11, 2016
11:43 p.m. A St. Paul police officer checked the street for evidence on W. Taylor Avenue shortly after a double homicide at the Midway Motel on March

Anatomy of a murder investigation: From the inside, it's nothing like TV

After a double slaying, St. Paul police are laser-focused and relentless in their pursuit of suspects. It's not like TV.
North Metro
June 11, 2016

Summer food programs kick off the year with spiced-up menus

Changes to the menu aim to increase variety of offerings.
St. Paul
June 10, 2016
William McGuire, owner of Minnesota United, showed renderings of the new soccer stadium in February.

Residents urge careful consideration of soccer stadium development plans

Planning commission is expected to make a recommendation to the City Council sometime in July.
Minneapolis
June 10, 2016
Charles Carlson, senior manager for Bus Rapid Transit gave reporters a rour of the new bus line.

Rapid buses begin rolling Saturday on St. Paul's Snelling Avenue

The $27 million A Line, which speeds service in St. Paul, is one of a dozen rapid bus lines planned for the metro.
Minneapolis
June 10, 2016
James Kellen, at right.

Obituary: James Kellen, University of St. Thomas librarian

St. Paul
June 9, 2016

Obituary: Gary Erickson was talented ceramics artist and dedicated teacher

East Metro
June 9, 2016
Ramsey County Sheriff Matt Bostrom looks at a gun lock while joining forces with Ramsey County Attorney John Choi to announce that Ramsey County will

Ramsey County gives out free gun locks to prevent accidental shootings by children

The locks will be available free-of-cost at 11 sites across the county.
St. Paul
June 9, 2016

Chaos threatens future of Community School of Excellence charter in St. Paul

Charter school's planned authorizer is unhappy with program changes, staff cuts.

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