St. Paul
Public access to hundreds of St. Paul police reports was restricted by 'lockdown' policy
Officials say policy protects sensitive cases from prying eyes; most have been released.
Minneapolis
Highs in the 50s this week for Twin Cities? It's been many months
The Twin Cities area hasn't seen a 50-degree reading since Nov. 1.
St. Paul
Huge crowd on hand for St. Patrick's Day parade in St. Paul
A huge crowd and parade participants were on hand for the St. Patrick's Day parade in St. Paul Saturday.
St. Paul
19-year-old man turns himself in after St. Paul homicide
The victim of Friday night's fatal shooting in Frogtown was identified as Mark Franklin Jr., 21.
St. Paul
With potholes proliferating, crews scramble to patch Minnesota roads
March is prime time for potholes and a difficult time of year to fix them.
St. Paul
Man dies after being shot inside St. Paul home
Officers responded around 4 a.m. at a home in the 600 block of Elfelt Street in the Frogtown neighborhood.
St. Paul
St. Paul mayor announces public safety plans in State of Our City address
Melvin Carter detailed a slew of public safety initiatives — some underway and some yet to begin.
Books
Michelle Obama fans pack Xcel Energy Center for her book tour
Attendees jumped out of their seats in St. Paul when the former first lady took the stage to talk about her life and bestselling memoir "Becoming."
St. Paul
St. Paul to pay $300,000 for consultants on RiverCentre parking ramp
City officials must decide whether to salvage the aging RiverCentre ramp or tear it down.
St. Paul
Hold your noses: U's stinky corpse flower about to bloom again
The flower stands tall as one of the stinkiest in its botanical family.
St. Paul
Ambassadors, events will liven up downtown St. Paul this summer
A Downtown Alliance pilot program will fund staff, activities and beautification efforts downtown.
St. Paul
Former Hamline student sentenced to nearly 13 years for raping a fellow student
The families of the defendant and victim sat in courtroom, watching and crying.
Eat & Drink
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After decades in historic St. Paul mansion, Forepaugh's restaurant closes
The restaurant recently mourned the loss of its head chef.
East Metro
New Ramsey County prosecutor, sheriff investigator to focus on sex crimes
County Attorney John Choi promised to improve sex assault investigations.
St. Paul
Broken hip forces longtime St. Paul bookseller to close shop
Black ice accomplished what years of online, big box competition couldn't.
St. Paul
600 compete in St. Paul Schools' History Day contest
The 600 students were all given the same assignment: Tell a story from history that invokes both triumph and tragedy.
St. Paul
'This is just the beginning': St. Paul DFL backs 3 for City Council
Mitra Jalali Nelson, Rebecca Noecker and Chris Tolbert won the party's nod Sunday.
Minneapolis
Emergency callers wait longer for police responses at Mpls. border
A Star Tribune analysis of more than 70,000 calls shows disparities in response times across the Twin Cities.
St. Paul
St. Paul council candidates head into DFL caucuses, conventions
City Council incumbents seek party endorsement.
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