Variety
December 4, 2017
Max, a St. Paul cat, went viral this week for continued attempts to access a Macalester library. (Photo via @cool_cat_max_and_gracie Instagram)

Internet goes crazy for St. Paul cat banned from Macalester College library

A lovable orange tabby cat named Max has been banned from a Macalester library. And the internet loves it.
East Metro
December 3, 2017
A sea of high school students on their graduation night.

Graduation gowns in St. Paul to get a personal flourish

Students want "adornments" celebrating their ethnicity.
TV & Media
December 3, 2017
In this May 21, 2016 photo, Garrison Keillor appears during a live broadcast for "A Prairie Home Companion" at the State Theatre in Minneapolis. Keill

As their relationship ends, MPR, Keillor both come under fire

On social media and elsewhere, longtime MPR supporters are expressing confusion or anger.
St. Paul
December 2, 2017
St. Paul mayoral candidate Melvin Carter celebrates his win with family and friends, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, in St. Paul, Minn. (Jerry Holt/Star Tribun

St. Paul Mayor-elect Melvin Carter asks community to help select department directors

St. Paul panels will help pick city's division heads.
Music
December 1, 2017
as Katy Perry performs at the Xcel Energy Center. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, Matte B Photography, matt@mattebphoto.com, Decembe

Katy Perry just wants to have fun in arena spectacle at Xcel Energy Center

REVIEW: It was all about the props and production, not her personality or music.
St. Paul
December 1, 2017
St. Paul Police officer-in-training Eric Hanson, right, and Officer Bruce Schmidt patrolled the skyway in downtown St. Paul on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017

Improvements slated for St. Paul skyways, but there's 'a long way to go'

Security plans, more police address some of the concerns.
St. Paul
December 1, 2017

St. Paul schools, teachers union move to take talks into mediation

St. Paul
December 1, 2017
This surveillance image shows the SUV that hit a bicyclist over the weekend in St. Paul.

Police release photos of SUV that hit bicyclist in St. Paul and sped away

The restaurant worker was hit late at night by a driver who ran a red light.
Vikings
November 30, 2017
St. Paul slides into Super Bowl party mode with giant snowslide, winter market

St. Paul slides into Super Bowl party mode with giant snowslide, winter market

A 40-foot snowslide at CHS Field and a night market are among the activities planned.
St. Paul
November 30, 2017
2-year-old dies in St. Paul foster home; license suspended

2-year-old dies in St. Paul foster home; license suspended

The license holder declined to discuss the death or the action by regulators.
TV & Media
November 30, 2017
Dustin, played by Gaten Matarazzo, wearing a 1980s-era Science Museum of Minnesota sweatshirt in an episode of ìStranger Things.î The second

Many still waiting for Science Museum's brontosaurus hoodie

Overwhelming demand and production glitches slowed down delivery, but anxious customers can expect orders to be delivered soon.
TV & Media
November 29, 2017
The headline zipper on the Minnesota Public Radio headquarters in downtown St. Paul bore the news Wednesday afternoon as the station reported on itsel

Minnesotans confess 'very turbulent feelings' over allegations against Garrison Keillor

In his hometown, a mix of shock and disappointment.
St. Paul
November 29, 2017

After a year of change, St. Paul reviews new police complaint system

Police no longer serve on the commission that reviews misconduct.
Variety
November 29, 2017
Dance instructor Ellen Keane led Tappy Hour on a recent Friday at Can Can Wonderland in St. Paul. "Anyone can pick up the stuff we're doing," she said

Dance away your frustrations at St. Paul bar's Tappy Hour

St. Paul's kooky Can Can Wonderland bar adds free dance lessons during its weekly Tappy Hour.
West Metro
November 29, 2017

Drug dealer pleads guilty to supplying Orono man with fatal overdose

The deal calls for about five years in prison for the repeat felon.
St. Paul
November 29, 2017

St. Paul police seek help in finding gas station shooter

A gas station attendant was shot at a SuperAmerica in the Hamline-Midway neighborhood on Thanksgiving.
St. Paul
November 27, 2017
Jose Hernandez. PHOTO FROM GOFUNDME site.

St. Paul restaurant worker struck by hit-and-run driver near death

An SUV ran a red light, hit a bicyclist and fled scene.
East Metro
November 27, 2017

St. Paul officer acquitted for allegedly punching handcuffed teen resigns

His lawyer said he didn't have department support.
St. Paul
November 27, 2017
A bicyclist was struck at this location in St. Paul.

SUV driver runs red light in St. Paul, leaves behind gravely hurt cyclist

An SUV driver ran a red light, struck a bicyclist early Sunday morning at a well-traveled intersection in downtown St. Paul and fled the scene, leaving the victim fighting for his life, authorities said.

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