St. Paul
December 10, 2018
One person is dead and another injured after a shooting on Saint Paul's East Side.

Shooting on St. Paul's East Side leaves 1 dead, 1 injured

Police on patrol heard the shots about 9 p.m. in the Payne-Phalen area.
St. Paul
December 10, 2018

EEOC drops discrimination suit against St. Paul company that fired disabled worker

A St. Paul firm had been accused of firing a worker because of his disability.
St. Paul
December 10, 2018
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter wants to get people outdoors for his inaugural festivities, but the inauguration itself will be virtual.

St. Paul council set to approve amnesty for overdue book fines

Stage & Arts
December 10, 2018
The Sculpture Court with skyway above.

Once homeless, Minnesota museum is reborn in a historic St. Paul setting

After a near-death experience, the Minnesota Museum of American Art has reason to celebrate its grand reopening.
Minneapolis
December 8, 2018
Ramsey County Board Chairman Jim McDonough reminded attendees at a Truth in Taxation hearing that the county is a "safety net" for people in need of m

Property taxes climbing, but needs are many, activists say

Many residents applaud investments, but new hikes raise concerns, too.
East Metro
December 7, 2018

Ramsey County sheriff-elect appoints Hmong-American deputy to top spot

Chy Nou Lee will be the state's highest-ranking Hmong-American officer, Bob Fletcher said.
Eat & Drink
December 7, 2018
St. Paul chef Justin Sutherland has been cast on "Top Chef."

St. Paul 'Top Chef' contestant shows his Minnesota pride in season premiere

Justin Sutherland from St. Paul's Handsome Hog is competing on the Bravo show.
Eat & Drink
December 7, 2018
Burger Friday: Minnesota Wild owner's St. Paul restaurant scores with ultimate butter burger

Burger Friday: Minnesota Wild owner's St. Paul restaurant scores with ultimate butter burger

At Herbie's on the Park, a bone marrow butter makes all the difference. The slow-roasted onions are a treat, too.
St. Paul
December 6, 2018
The Listening House, a drop-in center located in the basement of First Lutheran Monday Feb 26, 2018 in St. Paul, MN.

Listening House center, city of St. Paul settle suit

Dispute had focused on limiting number of guests.
Variety
December 6, 2018
This St. Paul Winter Carnival button design is one of four issued for the 2019 festivities.

Designs for St. Paul Winter Carnival collector buttons unveiled

Buttons include form to register for annual $10,000 Treasure Hunt for the festival's medallion.
St. Paul
December 5, 2018
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter gave his first State of the City address followed by breakout sessions with community members at Johnson High School. ] S

St. Paul Council, mayor agree on budget with a double-digit tax levy hike

A typical St. Paul homeowner will pay $67 more in property taxes in 2019, under the budget deal expected to pass next week.
East Metro
December 5, 2018
FILE -- Former St. Paul Police Chief William Finney

Ramsey County Sheriff-elect Bob Fletcher picks leadership team

The incoming sheriff picked St. Paul police Senior Cmdr. Tina McNamara to fill a key role on his staff.
St. Paul
December 5, 2018
St. Paul City Council approves $75,000 settlement in police dog attack

St. Paul City Council approves $75,000 settlement in police dog attack

The settlement was reached even though no lawsuit or claim had been filed.
St. Paul
December 5, 2018

Driver in fatal crash takes St. Paul police to court for return of car, belongings

St. Paul attorney Peter Berge alleges that the city violated his constitutional right to due process.
Eat & Drink
December 5, 2018
St. Paul Tap's 'pinball alley' has a row of pinball games.

Wild Bill's owner opens new St. Paul arcade and bar

Play 17-foot Mario Kart and drink Slurp Juice.
St. Paul
December 4, 2018
SPFT President Nick Faber left and St. Paul Superintendent Joe Gothard left, spoke with Keely Young-Dixon who held her one-week old daughter Izzy Trot

St. Paul's student numbers on the decline

Drop in students for 2018-19 comes despite well-publicized campaign.
Eat & Drink
December 4, 2018
St. Paul chef Justin Sutherland has been cast on "Top Chef."

'Top Chef' contestant expands his Twin Cities portfolio

Sutherland believes he's the first black chef in the Twin Cities to run a multi-restaurant group.
East Metro
December 3, 2018
The former Ford assembly plant in St. Paul

Rails-to-trails plan would link old Ford plant site to downtown St. Paul

The still-unfunded project called the "Spur" will come up for discussion at the City Council on Wednesday.
St. Paul
December 3, 2018
The reconstructed High Bridge has high railings to discourage suicides.

St. Paul's High Bridge reopens, to pedestrians' and commuters' acclaim

The bridge was closed for 15 months for repairs to its deck. Dozens gathered to celebrate the ribbon-cutting.
East Metro
December 3, 2018
Mike Hartzell, 70, nicknamed "Bones," grew up on Rice Street and has lived there most of his life.

Rice Street's Mike Hartzell, known as Bones, has died

To longtime residents, "Bones" was Rice Street's heart and soul, its de facto caretaker for more than 40 years.

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