St. Paul
January 7, 2017

The nun, and the mystery, behind St. Kate's chapel

East Metro
January 6, 2017

No charges against St. Paul officers in fatal May shooting

St. Paul
January 6, 2017
Nathan Leonhardt, a maintenance worker at the Cathedral of St. Paul, found the baby.

Newborn left at cathedral named after worker who found him

The baby boy was found healthy with his umbilical cord tied with a paper holder.
St. Paul
January 6, 2017

About Minnesota's safe haven law

South Metro
January 5, 2017

Charges: Dakota County carjacker inspired by 'Grand Theft Auto'

The fleeing vehicle struck a police squad car before the two suspects were caught, authorities said.
St. Paul
January 5, 2017

Neighbors ID St. Paul woman whose death is considered suspicious

The woman's friends told neighbors that the home appears to have been burglarized.
St. Paul
January 5, 2017

Passenger in Sunday St. Paul crash dies

St. Paul
January 5, 2017
Jonathan Cook of St. Paul is a pioneer of sorts among bike-commuters. His time on†the†wheel is measured in decades. "I have been commuti

iCycle's latest Twin Cities rider is a profile in longevity

Longtime bike commuter was happy when the Greenway came to life.
St. Paul
January 5, 2017
Chef Roberto Sanchez cooked up a falafel in the kitchen of Alimama's Mediterranean Grill, which would have to change some of its material with the pro

St. Paul looks to ban food packaging that can't be recycled, composted

If city leaders approve the rule, St. Paul would give businesses a year to implement the changes, an official said.
St. Paul
January 4, 2017

St. Paul police investigating suspicious death near Beaver Lake

The investigation is taking place in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, on the city's East Side.
East Metro
January 4, 2017
Philando Castile was fatally shot by police July 6 during a traffic stop in Falcon Heights.

New judge assigned to trial of officer charged in Philando Castile shooting

Judge William H. Leary to preside over officer's case.
East Metro
January 3, 2017

Ramsey County corrections officers say interim sheriff dodged staffing concerns

Ramsey County Sheriff Chief Deputy Jack Serier was selected as interim sheriff Tuesday.
St. Paul
January 3, 2017
Rep. Ilhan Omar, DFL-Minneapolis, center, walks into the House Chambers with her family and friends for a ceremonial swearing in.

State Capitol's grand improvements get showcased

"It's the people's building. People really expect to be close to and witness their government in action these days."
Eat & Drink
January 3, 2017
Reopening of St. Paul's famous Lexington restaurant inches closer

Reopening of St. Paul's famous Lexington restaurant inches closer

Construction woes have delayed the project but reps insist an opening is still coming.
St. Paul
January 2, 2017
Rayna Howard led students through moves during "Winter Blast" at Hancock Recreation Center on Thursday. Employees set up buckets to catch leaks in the

Rundown St. Paul parks need repairs — and it's looking expensive

St. Paul's deteriorating rec centers and other facilities will be costly to fix, and a funding source is unclear.
East Metro
December 31, 2016
Excess salt from trucks returning from their routes is pushed back on top of the main salt pile with a wheel loader at the Arden Hills Truck Station.

Low-salt diet for roads aims at keeping drinking water from tasting briny

Minnesota cities want to prevent drinking water from tasting briny.
St. Paul
December 31, 2016
St. Paul police were investigating after a driver hit an officer and a robbery suspect Friday night near Selby Avenue and Dale Street. The driver was

St. Paul officer, robbery suspect hit by car and injured; driver arrested

The driver, who was suspected of being drunk, was later arrested.
Politics
December 31, 2016
Dan Jenniges' cattle drank from the Chippewa River after being moved between pastures in mid August. ] (AARON LAVINSKY/STAR TRIBUNE) aaron.lavinsky@st

Farm by farm, working toward a cleaner river in western Minnesota

Politics
December 31, 2016
Monitoring coordinator Sarah Jo Schmitz, with the Sauk River Watershed District, took a water sample from the Mississippi River at Sauk Rapids Municip

A great river, at risk

Story by Josephine Marcotty • Photos by Aaron Lavinsky • Star Tribune staff

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