St. Paul
October 12, 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 votes down move to eco-friendly food containers

The change would have hit local restaurants hard, council members said.
East Metro
October 12, 2017
Chris Boese, chief nursing officer and vice president of patient care at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, talked at a news conference about the discovery

Regions Hospital sued four years after sending stillborn baby out with dirty laundry

Regions Hospital sent the stillborn boy out with the laundry in 2013.
East Metro
October 11, 2017
In 1992, the Winter Carnival Pepsi Ice Palace drew visitors to Harriet Island in St. Paul.

St. Paul Winter Carnival cancels plans for ice palace in 2018

Winter Carnival officials announced Wednesday that the group working to build the ice palace for the 2018 festival has canceled the project. Ice Cold Events "reached a point where they could not guarantee enough financial support to cover costs to allow the project to move forward," according to a statement from the Winter Carnival.
St. Paul
October 11, 2017
A new bee 'sky rise' in Como Park offers home for pollinators

A new bee 'sky rise' in Como Park offers home for pollinators

Researchers hope to learn what kind of man-made housing attracts bees.
St. Paul
October 10, 2017
St. Paul
October 9, 2017

Most St. Paul mayoral candidates seek more safety, amenities downtown

Most say that population growth requires greater safety, more amenities.
St. Paul
October 9, 2017

Candidate Pat Harris says he would add police if elected mayor of St. Paul

St. Paul mayoral candidate also pushing for more prosecution of gun crimes.
Minneapolis
October 7, 2017

Ranked-choice voting alters calculus in Mpls., St. Paul races

Voters in both cities are no longer limited to one choice, and that's changed the tactics candidates are employing. Some are hesitant to criticize others for fear of alienating their supporters.
St. Paul
October 7, 2017

BCA identifies two St. Paul officers involved in shooting death

The two are on leave after killing a 28-year-old man during a domestic dispute.
St. Paul
October 6, 2017
St. Paul Police and the Minnesota BCA investigate an officer involved shooting crime scene on Euclid Street.

St. Paul man killed by police had history of attacking girlfriend

Phumee Lee was convicted in 2013 of attacking the woman who called police on him Thursday.
St. Paul
October 6, 2017
St. Paul mayoral candidate Dai Thao spoke to volunteers before the start of the Payne Arcade Harvest Festival and Parade. ] Shari L. Gross ï shar

St. Paul mayoral candidate Dai Thao promises to fight inequality

Greater transparency and a fair shake for every resident guide Thao's priorities.
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.

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