St. Paul
18,000 kids celebrate their good work at WE Day at Xcel Center
Young philanthropists earn tickets by volunteering and raising money for nonprofits.
East Metro
Amtrak announces easier bike storage for cyclists traveling by train
Forget the box. Amtrak has new baggage-car racks on most all routes.
St. Paul
Project connects St. Paul neighbors by moving them to their front yards
The Friendly Front Yards Project encourages neighbors to step from the back yard to the front yard and become more neighborly.
Music
For Blake Shelton's first Xcel show, BS + GS = Big Success
REVIEW: His love interest, pop star Gwen Stefani, provided a sweet bonus on the first of his two nights performing this weekend in St. Paul.
St. Paul
Parents who pulled kids from St. Paul schools surveyed, but is that the end of it?
About one-third of families cited safety as a factor in decision to find new school for their children.
Local
Bicycle commuting at highest rate ever in Minneapolis and St. Paul
Minneapolis is among the nation's highest with about 5 percent of city workers now bike commuting, according to the American Community Survey.
St. Paul
SPNN chooses new wave of documentary filmmakers
St. Paul Neighborhood Network helps low-income adults tell their stories in film.
Music
Prince tribute show is set for Oct. 13, but at Xcel Center
Among those scheduled to perform in St. Paul: Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Christina Aguilera, John Mayer and Tori Kelly.
St. Paul
Minnesota swears in its first American Indian Supreme Court justice
The court now has its first first female majority since 1991.
St. Paul
East Side leaders say they are not getting fair share of St. Paul spending
University of Minnesota study shows poor area of city ignored, neighborhood leaders say.
St. Paul
Festival fundraiser aims to illuminate Cathedral of St. Paul.
Festival aims to raise money for brightening building's interior.
St. Paul
Frogtown Farm to host harvest festival
Saturday festival is free.
St. Paul
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St. Paul approves granny flats along Green Line
Officials hope nearby light rail and local economy will benefit.
West Metro
Hennepin, Ramsey counties hold first input meeting on plans for joint juvenile treatment center
The counties are exploring merging juvenile treatment centers.
St. Paul
St. Paul schools weigh tax levy increase
Proposal for up to 5 percent hike follows earlier presentations by city and Ramsey County.
St. Paul
St. Paul Academy receives biggest-ever $15M gift for math and science center
Center funded by 1943 grad Hugh Schilling will be "signature piece" of St. Paul school's renovation.
Politics
Twin Metals sues federal government over right to mine near BWCA
Twin Metals says new concerns don't give regulators the right to revoke long-standing leases.
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