St. Paul
October 6, 2017
St. Paul Police investigate an officer involved shooting.

St. Paul police: Man fatally shot had fired gun at woman with five children nearby

St. Paul police fatally shot a man Thursday night outside a home in the Dayton's Bluff neighborhood after he fired a gun at a woman with five small children nearby, according to a police spokesman.
Eat & Drink
October 6, 2017
New seafood restaurant, fish market by acclaimed chef opens next week

New seafood restaurant, fish market by acclaimed chef opens next week

Chef Tim McKee gives us a sneak peek inside his one-of-a-kind project in St. Paul's Lowertown.
Music
October 5, 2017
The singer-songwriter P!nk brought her "The Truth About Love Tour" to Xcel Energy Center on March 19, 2013.

Pop star Pink books Xcel Energy Center for March concert

Grammy-winning pop star Pink brings her 40-date tour to the Twin Cities, with the Xcel Energy Center booked for March 12, organizers announced Thursday.
St. Paul
October 5, 2017

St. Paul police ask for help in downtown rape case

Authorities released a photo of the suspect Thursday.
St. Paul
October 5, 2017
St. Paul mayoral candidate Pat Harris gathered with his supporters at Jan Bostrom's home door knocking in the neighborhood. ] "Women for Harris Wednes

St. Paul mayoral candidate Pat Harris runs on record of community service

Background in business, community work primed Harris to run for his dream job.
Stage & Arts
October 4, 2017
Motionpoems received $125,000 for a project that will bring virtual reality on the Green Line train in St. Paul.

Knight Foundation awards $1.29 million to St. Paul art projects

The 29 projects include theater, music and visual arts.
St. Paul
October 4, 2017

Candidate Melvin Carter calls for more police oversight in St. Paul

Mayoral candidates said the city needs to address gun violence.
Vikings
October 4, 2017
A screen grab on the availability and pricing of Airbnb rental in St. Paul during the weekend of the Super Bowl LII.

St. Paul considers regulations for short-term rentals, like Airbnb, ahead of Super Bowl

The city would limit the number of visitors who can stay in a home.
St. Paul
October 4, 2017

St. Paul high school student attacked three staffers, charges allege

The three staffers suffered head and neck injuries in the attack last month.
St. Paul
October 4, 2017
From the back of his 1991 Volvo, St. Paul mayoral candidate Tom Goldstein knocked on doors and distributed lawn signs in the Merriam Park neighborhood

St. Paul mayoral candidate Tom Goldstein pushes greater financial accountability

Outspoken opponent of stadium subsidies pushes education, infrastructure instead.
St. Paul
October 4, 2017

St. Paul School District outlines bargaining strategy

'Working within our budget' is one aim, but no specific dollar figure given.
St. Paul
October 3, 2017
St. Paul mayoral candidate Elizabeth Dickinson, left, chats with Stuart Schmitz outside his home. ] LEILA NAVIDI ï leila.navidi@startribune.com B

St. Paul mayoral candidate Elizabeth Dickinson envisions a greener city

Third-party hopeful fights for sustainable energy, eco-minded jobs and industry.
St. Paul
October 3, 2017
"People all over the city, in every neighborhood of our city, know the status quo won't get us ready for the next 50 years." Melvin Carter III

St. Paul mayoral candidate Melvin Carter focuses on the city's future

With deep roots in Rondo, former City Council member wants to pay it forward.
East Metro
October 3, 2017

Bayport woman critically injured in knife attack allegedly by brother

The victim's daughter intervened and yelled at the attacker, who fled.
Variety
October 3, 2017
The hallway of the Exchange Building in St. Paul.

Exchange Building in St. Paul sold, will become boutique hotel

Politics
October 3, 2017
Sam Bauer, who studies lawns and grasses checked a water meter while working in the experimental growing fields at the UMN St. Paul campus Monday Octo

Overwatering lawns — and pavement — is the norm in the Twin Cities

A survey of 1,000 homeowners shows thirsty turf is sucking down the metro's water. On average, residents watered 500 square feet of pavement.
East Metro
October 2, 2017

Ramsey County denied deaf man access to technology to communicate with family, suit alleges

He says TTY machine denied for personal use.
St. Paul
September 30, 2017
Destroyed communities are seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017. The aftermath of the powerful

Minnesota officers volunteer to help with Hurricane Maria relief in Puerto Rico

15 Minnesota volunteers, all Spanish-speaking, hope to fly to the damaged island to aid relief efforts on Monday.
St. Paul
September 30, 2017
St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman gives his budget address. ] (Leila Navidi/Star Tribune) leila.navidi@startribune.com BACKGROUND INFORMATION: St. Paul May

St. Paul aims to ease property tax sticker shock

Online tool allows a before-and-after look at property tax changes.
St. Paul
September 30, 2017
Pipeline opponents rallied on the steps of the State Capitol to oppose the proposed Enbridge Line 3 tar sands pipeline expansion. ] GLEN STUBBE ï

Enbridge pipeline hearings attract hundreds in St. Paul

The comments ran from climate damage to the economic boost the $2 billion-plus project would cause.

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