West Metro
May 14, 2018
Olaf Pearson Lofquist

82 years later, DNR officer's death in line of duty to be recognized

Olaf Lofquist's name will be read during Tuesday's annual vigil in St. Paul.
St. Paul
May 14, 2018
Gloria Velazquez was able to the stay in the United States legally after she received a U visa, for victims of serious crimes who cooperate with polic

St. Paul may speed visa application process for crime victims

Ordinance would speed up entry applications for those in U.S. illegally – if they cooperate with police.
St. Paul
May 12, 2018
Members of the student leadership group at Johnson High School talked in circle . The group meets to improve relationship between students at Johnson

At St. Paul's Johnson High, students 'do more for themselves'

Three years into the effort, "Govie leader" program has paid off.
St. Paul
May 12, 2018
James Holt Jr. and Nicole Smith-Holt (third from right) rallied at the Minnesota state Capitol on Saturday against the high and rising prices of presc

Dozens rally at State Capitol for more affordable prescription drugs

Chants of "Patients over profits!" rang out as protesters called for legislation aimed at pharmaceutical industry.
St. Paul
May 12, 2018

St. Paul's Rosalie Butler: 'loved, respected, hated, loathed and feared'

In a city known for colorful characters, Butler's rags-to-riches tale still bedazzles 50 years after she finished second in the 1968 mayor's race.
St. Paul
May 11, 2018
Ellie Nadeau tried on her brace after Kristin Smith, a certified orthotist with Gillette Children’s in Burnsville, made some small adjustments durin

Gillette Children's shapes kids' bones for a healthy life

Gillette Children's strives for a perfect fit in creating custom devices for young patients.
East Metro
May 11, 2018
Interim Ramsey County Sheriff Jack Serier announced Wednesday that he will run for sheriff next year.

Potential rival challenges Ramsey County sheriff's residency

Sheriff Jack Serier denied the allegations brought forward by former Sheriff Bob Fletcher.
Variety
May 11, 2018
'Dayton's Monkey' will go on public display at Science Museum

'Dayton's Monkey' will go on public display at Science Museum

The skeletal remains discovered during remodeling will be put on display in the museum's lobby.
Minneapolis
May 10, 2018
Alan Grahn was killed while he was riding his bicycle and was struck by a school bus in St. Paul.

Bicyclist killed in crash with school bus identified as active grandfather

Alan Grahn, 75, was big outdoorsman; police continue investigation.
St. Paul
May 10, 2018
St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman's 12th year in office is coming to an end ,he talked about at his office Thursday December 14, 2017 in St. Paul, MN.] JER

Ex-Mayor Chris Coleman to lead Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity

The former St. Paul mayor will replace Susan Haigh as president and CEO starting June 2.
St. Paul
May 10, 2018

Minnesota third-graders challenged to 'Read to the Final Four'

NCAA's Minneapolis host committee announces tip-off for friendly contest.
Minneapolis
May 9, 2018
Every year more than a million students pay an extra fee to do the optional essay section of the SAT and ACT. (Dreamstime/TNS) ORG XMIT: 1228435

More Minnesota universities offer 'test-optional' admissions

Augsburg University in Minneapolis and Concordia University in St. Paul have both decided to stop requiring college-entrance exams as part of a growing national movement toward "test-optional" admissions.
Variety
May 9, 2018
A few of the new food items getting served up at CHS Field

Burger up: St. Paul Saints unveil 2018 food lineup

CHS Field previews a scorecard of big dogs, big burgers and stuff on a stick.
St. Paul
May 9, 2018
Bicyclist killed in crash with school bus in St. Paul

Bicyclist killed in crash with school bus in St. Paul

The collision occurred at the intersection of Snelling and Summit avenues. About 30 students from Ramsey Middle School were aboard, and some witnessed the crash
St. Paul
May 8, 2018

St. Paul school board tackles $17.2 million budget gap

Board also considers scrapping district policy against holiday parties.
Minneapolis
May 8, 2018
Protesters Maya Butler, left, and Shae Alcamo, both first year students, performed a skit as others held signs and sang songs in front of Derham Hall

St. Kate's expects to cut about 50 faculty, staff members

University officials have not yet decided where the cuts will be made.
East Metro
May 8, 2018
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St. Paul, Ramsey County declare state of emergency after Wabasha Street rock slide

The declaration will allow the release of state disaster funds if needed.
Minneapolis
May 8, 2018
Hundreds of Minneapolis, St. Paul students get a lesson in farming, food

Hundreds of Minneapolis, St. Paul students get a lesson in farming, food

City kids got schooled on farm life during Urban Ag Day at the State Fairgrounds.
Minneapolis
May 8, 2018

Evidence in FBI probe of former St. Kate's student includes package allegedly sent from Islamic scholar in Malaysia

All but one of nine search warrants for Tnuza Hassan's property remain sealed.
St. Paul
May 8, 2018
Former Secretary-General of the United Nations Kofi Annan and patron alumnus Ruth Stricker Dayton socialized after the naming ceremony. St. Paul mayor

May 7: Macalester alum Kofi Annan urges students to become leaders

Former U.N. Secretary-General visited for the renaming of a campus institute in his honor.

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