St. Paul
June 9, 2019
Saint Paul Public Schools Superintendent Joe Gothard and City of Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter held a a joint news conference to address the problems

As some St. Paul schools get fresh face, rising costs delay others

Rising costs led to outside review, too.
St. Paul
June 7, 2019

St. Paul police watchdog group says complaints were withheld

A recently released report by the St. Paul misconduct investigators identifies serious problems.
St. Paul
June 6, 2019

St. Paul to fill seats on police oversight commission

Three people have now resigned from the group.
East Metro
June 5, 2019

Ramsey County joins national effort to reduce reliance on criminal fines

Ramsey County joins Dallas and Nashville in rethinking the impact of its penalties.
St. Paul
June 5, 2019
Twin Cities German Immersion School students played in the former Catholic church turned gymnasium Tuesday. ] AARON LAVINSKY • aaron.lavinsky@s

St. Paul City Council votes against former church's historic designation

The decision disappointed opponents of a charter school's plan to demolish the building.
East Metro
June 5, 2019
Bags of Narcan kits were also available in a dinner line sponsored by Natives Against Heroin at a homeless encampment near Hiawatha and Cedar Avenues

Washington County sheriff warns of overdoses after four recent deaths

The office joins St. Paul police in issuing an alert about recent overdoses.
St. Paul
June 5, 2019
Longtime Central High School Principal Mary Mackbee was all smiles as she was driven off to a halftime ceremony in her honor last fall. Photo by AARON

St. Paul's Central High to have interim leader in 2019-20

Two searches to replace Mary Mackbee have failed to produce the "right candidate," the superintendent wrote in a message to families.
East Metro
June 5, 2019

Charges: Video shows Ramsey County sheriff's sergeant stealing money during search

He was among officers in the St. Paul home while executing a court-ordered search.
St. Paul
June 5, 2019
Metro Transit officer hurt in accidental explosion at St. Paul facility

Metro Transit officer hurt in accidental explosion at St. Paul facility

The blast happened during a canine training exercise at a bus facility in St. Paul.
East Metro
June 5, 2019
A sign obscured the traffic camera view of a bicyclist who was run over on a Hwy. 36 exit ramp.
Credit: MnDOT

Bicyclist is fatally hit by pickup at Hwy. 36 exit ramp near North St. Paul

The collision occurred early Wednesday afternoon, the State Patrol said.
St. Paul
June 4, 2019

Green Line service resumes in downtown St. Paul after possible gas leak

Authorities investigated a gas leak at Union Depot.
St. Paul
June 4, 2019
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter as he addressed a recent summit put on by the St. Paul's Police Civilian Internal Affairs Review Commission.

St. Paul police oversight leaders resign, saying officials didn't support work

In a letter, they outlined concerns about Mayor Melvin Carter's leadership and support of their work.
East Metro
June 4, 2019
Ramsey County to pay $525K to handcuffed man beaten at jail

Ramsey County to pay $525K to handcuffed man beaten at jail

Video of the beating by a correctional officer was recorded by a supervisor, and it shows other correctional officers failing to intervene.
St. Paul
June 4, 2019

For second time in two months, student brings loaded gun to St. Paul elementary school

An 8-year-old girl at John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary found the gun when she looked into her backpack, police said.
St. Paul
June 3, 2019
A Waste Management worker collected trash from the alleys of St. Paul's Snelling Hamline neighborhood in October 2018.

Questions about trash in St. Paul? Here are some answers

A Ramsey County judge ordered the ordinance suspended June 30. A day later, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter said the city will appeal the ruling and promised the program will continue. Bottom line: The legal battle has created plenty of confusion among residents about what will happen.
St. Paul
June 3, 2019
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St. Paul group sues to save former Como Park church

St. Paul group wants to halt German School's plan for former church.
South Metro
June 3, 2019

Son of revered Hmong general charged in theft case

Cha Vang is accused of stealing $160,000 in a gold-selling deal.
St. Paul
June 3, 2019
Da Celebrities Dance Group performs in the parade.

After almost taking a hiatus, Grand Old Day was grand indeed

Thanks to determined neighbors and last-minute fundraising, the decades-old event happened as usual, with thousands of people walking up and down the popular St. Paul shopping and restaurant district.
St. Paul
June 2, 2019
Photo by Janet Moore: Hundreds of people showed up for Saturday's misdemeanor warrant resolution event in St. Paul.

Warrant resolution event in St. Paul brings many peace of mind

Clearing of minor offenses benifits both citizens and the criminal justice system.
St. Paul
June 1, 2019
Waste Management worker Daniel Westerhaus collected trash from the alleys of the Snelling Hamline neighborhood of St. Paul's yellow zone on the first

St. Paul trash collection will continue, even at city's expense, mayor says

Mayor Melvin Carter said it could cost an extra $13 million this year alone to keep the program going, unless the city prevails in court.

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