St. Paul
August 11, 2017

What you can — and cannot — see in the renovation of State Capitol

For the past three years, the Minnesota State Capitol has been undergoing a massive, $310 million renovation. But many of the improvements to the 1905 building won't be visible. Here's an inside look.
St. Paul
August 11, 2017
Rendering of the Minnesota United soccer stadium in St. Paul.

Stadium takes shape: Loons making decisions from scoreboard to sod

At the construction site in St. Paul, a central tower crane has taken up residence and the hole for Minnesota United's soccer stadium is about 40 to 50 percent dug
St. Paul
August 11, 2017

Crash involving Gov. Dayton's security detail sends one to hospital

A state trooper also received a medical evaluation, authorities said. The governor's car was not involved in the crash.
St. Paul
August 11, 2017
The Minnesota State Capitol has undergone a nearly four-year, $310 million restoration project.

Minn. State Capitol grand opening celebration kicks today

The three-day celebration marks the end of a three-year, $310 million restoration project.
St. Paul
August 10, 2017
St. Paul and Minneapolis neighbors examined models of the Riverview Corridor, which will run from downtown St. Paul to the Minneapolis-St. Paul Intern

St. Paul residents evaluate bus, streetcar options to link city, MSP

Advisory committee members will select a route and transit type in December.
St. Paul
August 10, 2017
Violet was born July 21 at the Como Zoo and is the 21st giraffe born there in the last 24 years.

Baby boom at Como Zoo: Twin tamarins join newborn giraffe, reindeer

Donors helped name new giraffe, Violet, and tiny reindeer, Forest.
St. Paul
August 10, 2017
This image is from video showing Fire Department District Chief Conrad Ertz plucking a suicidal woman from edge of a Mississippi River bridge in St. P

Dramatic video captures suicidal woman's rescue from St. Paul bridge

With crucial help from two police officers, a district fire chief bear hugs the woman and pulls her to safety.
East Metro
August 9, 2017

Ramsey County Board braces for 'sticker shock' on proposed taxes

In some poorer areas, rising home values could mean bumps of 10 to 20 percent.
St. Paul
August 9, 2017
Ukulele instrumentalist Marlowe Teichman played at Central Station block during the lunch hour Wednesday August 9, 2017 in St. Paul, MN. ] JERRY HOLT

Music and games draw visitors to vacant lot near St. Paul's Central Station

The idea is to chase away bad behavior by making the area inviting to all.
St. Paul
August 9, 2017
Hannah and David Edwards were photographed behind their home with their 5-year-old daughter's bicycle on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in St. Paul, Minn.

St. Paul charter school, family settle discrimination complaint over transgender student

The settlement with Nova Classical Academy should be a lesson to other schools, Dave and Hannah Edwards said.
Minneapolis
August 9, 2017
Vanessa Taylor of Black Liberation Project voiced her opposition to police presence in Minneapolis schools to supporters .

Minneapolis school board votes to cut two officers from campuses

The vote culminated a summer of heated discussions about tensions in schools between students and officers, one echoed in St. Paul.
St. Paul
August 8, 2017

Pedestrian struck by Green Line train in St. Paul

It's the second time in as many days Green Line service has been disrupted.
St. Paul
August 8, 2017

Curated cat videos at CHS Field

CHS Field filled up with cat enthusiasts with some coming in costumes but all there to watch a curated show of online cat videos.
East Metro
August 8, 2017
Louis Hunter, left, at a rally for Hunter, Philando Castile's cousin, in support of charges against him being dropped, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016, outsid

I-94 protesters plead guilty in demonstration after Castile's death

The three waited until Louis Hunter felony case was resolved before pleading guilty
Vikings
August 8, 2017
Pictured here in 1886, the first ice palace in the United States was built for the first St. Paul Winter Carnival. The structure was 106 feet high, ma

St. Paul Winter Carnival plans ice palace for Super Bowl, but cost not set

Organizers say the cost could run anywhere from $2 million to $15 million, depending on the community and fundraising response.
St. Paul
August 8, 2017

Lloyd Sandstrom, longtime teacher and star basketball player, dies at 89

The St. Paul high school instructor was drafted by the New York Knicks in the 1950s.
St. Paul
August 8, 2017

St. Paul rape case dismissed over woman's 'medical limitations'

The prosecutor said the accuser was unable to testify because of "medical limitations."
St. Paul
August 8, 2017

Two charged in robbery, shooting of St. Paul gas station clerk

The clerk survived being shot in the stomach.
St. Paul
August 7, 2017

St. Paul gas station clerk shot during robbery; 2 arrested

St. Paul
August 5, 2017

Firefighters respond to incident at Cathedral of St. Paul

A small fire set by a man with apparent mental health issues was quickly put out, police said.

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