Inspired
September 10, 2018
Brianna Boone is a staff attorney at Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services and the designated attorney for the health care legal partnership at C

Children's Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota bolsters health of children with on-site attorney

Brianna Boone has long been drawn to work that improves the lives of people living on the margins, but she never imagined where she'd set up shop.
Minneapolis
September 9, 2018
A makeshift memorial was set up in the alley just behind Cliff N Norms bar in Minneapolis, where one man was killed and three were injured by gunfire

Police comb for clues after 3 are shot dead in Minneapolis, St. Paul

Police ask witnesses to come forward: "Help us help you."
Minneapolis
September 8, 2018

Minneapolis-St. Paul tug-of-war

The across-the-river tug-of-war fundraiser Pulling Together brought together 20 teams to benefit the autism charity Fraser. The tug-of-war will pit Minneapolis teams against a St. Paul ones, including the mayors.
East Metro
September 8, 2018
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi. At press conference after the Yanez verdict.

John Choi to hire immigration lawyer for Ramsey County

He will hire lawyer to help with U visas, potential deportation cases.
Music
September 8, 2018
Jeremy Denk, new artistic partner of the SPCO.

St. Paul Chamber Orchestra opens 60th anniversary season with American moments

Review: Also, Jeremy Denk delights in freshly minted Beethoven
Music
September 8, 2018
Mychael Wright is the owner of Golden Thyme Coffee, the organizer of the Selby Avenue Jazzfest and champion of cultivating black-owned businesses on S

Selby JazzFest highlights a transforming avenue in St. Paul

Golden Thyme a catalyst for Selby Avenue revival.
St. Paul
September 7, 2018
Supporters of the $15 minimum wage for St. Paul rallied in front of Walmart in the Midway area of St. Paul Friday morning. ] GLEN STUBBE ï glen.s

Citizens League report recommends St. Paul adopt a $15 minimum wage

Support appears strong, but route to setting pay level remains unsettled.
St. Paul
September 7, 2018
Scene of a death investigation in St. Paul (Photo by Chao Xiong)

St. Paul police investigating man's shooting death

The circumstances and motive remain under investigation.
St. Paul
September 7, 2018
The Commission House is being converted into an apartment complex with retail stores.
Courtesy Pope Architects

Seestedt Carpet building to be converted into apartments in St. Paul

The Lowertown building has been sold to a group of developers, and the business plans to move.
Inspired
September 7, 2018
From a single bicycle saved from scrap, Michael and Benita Warns now oversee 10 garages with donated bikes and parts.

St. Paul couple restore and give away hundreds of bicycles a year

For the hundreds of people each year who receive free bicycles from Mr. Michael Recycles Bicycles, it feels pretty magical.
Stage & Arts
September 7, 2018
Oliver Siltberg 2, played with his mom Amanda Rosario at the Minnesota Children's Museum Wednesday August 22, 2018 in St. Paul, MN.] JERRY HOLT ï

How Minnesota Children's Museum tweaked its recent $30M renovation

When the Minnesota Children's Museum rolled out its renovation, some visitors got confused, others got rowdy. The First 100 Days team was deployed to tweak the design.
Music
September 7, 2018
Here we go again: Cher coming to Xcel Center in 2019 riding 'Mamma Mia' wave

Here we go again: Cher coming to Xcel Center in 2019 riding 'Mamma Mia' wave

The 72-year-old singer has a new Abba tribute album in the works following her appearance in the new Abba-themed movie.
Eat & Drink
September 7, 2018
Signage for Birch's Lowertown, a new tap room and barrel house opening later this summer. Photo by Rick Nelson

Birch's Lowertown Taproom & Barrel House coming soon to St. Paul

Three years after launching the brewery and supper club they dubbed Birch's on the Lake, the owners are coming to Lowertown.
St. Paul
September 6, 2018
St. Paul Police officer Rob Zink visits with Devont'e Ray-Burns, 12, who has autism and other disabilities, outside Ray-Burns' home in St. Paul on Thu

St. Paul police recognized for work with autistic community

Cops Autism Response Education volunteers hope to spread their teachings across the country.
St. Paul
September 5, 2018
New city council member Mitra Jalali Nelson stood off to the side as council president Amy Brendmoen spoke ahead of Nelson's swearing in at St. Paul C

Mitra Jalali Nelson sworn in as St. Paul City Council member

The 32-year-old will represent the city's Fourth Ward.
St. Paul
September 5, 2018
Lou Han Ming worked from scaffolding on the second story of the Chinese pavilion. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE ï anthony.souffle@startribune.com Workers con

Chinese pavilion in St. Paul's Phalen Park nearing completion

A replica of a Chinese pavilion adds a quiet vibe to shore of Lake Phalen
Minneapolis
September 5, 2018
Augsburg Professor Mzenga Wanyama and his wife, Mary, waited outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters for their meeting Thursday t

Augsburg University professor facing deportation gets to stay for now

Mzenga Wanyama will be teaching English literature this fall at Augsburg.
St. Paul
September 4, 2018
Pop Up Meeting truck, the two-year-old program and the brainchild of City Artist Amanda Lovelee, will be at its last event -- the year-end party for U

Friends of Pedro Park sue St. Paul

A parcel that was to be made into a park was sold.
St. Paul
September 4, 2018

Passenger killed in crash identified as St. Paul man

The 28-year-old died when the SUV he was riding in crashed into another car at about 4:30 a.m. Saturday at Earl Street and Maryland Avenue E. and got wedged between two trees.
St. Paul
September 1, 2018
A passenger in an SUV was killed early Saturday in this crash at Earl Street and Maryland Avenue E.

Passenger killed in crash that sent SUV into tree in St. Paul

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