East Metro
August 10, 2019

Charges: Social media dispute prompted triple shooting in Maplewood

A 23-year-old St. Paul man faces attempted murder charges. The victims were 12, 15 and 21.
St. Paul
August 10, 2019

Visit IndiaFest on the State Capitol grounds in St. Paul

The annual IndiaFest celebrates the rich heritage, traditions, diversity, and culture of India.
St. Paul
August 8, 2019
A vacant house owned by St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter on Hatch Avenue, as seen on Monday.

Neighbors complain about vacant St. Paul home owned by Mayor Melvin Carter

Angry neighbors say they expect Melvin Carter to set a better landlord example.
East Metro
August 7, 2019

Arrest made after 3 shot, wounded in Maplewood; Regions Hospital briefly locked down

The brief hospital lockdown was due to family member tensions.
St. Paul
August 7, 2019
Street service workers Bradley Therres, left, and Lance Hamby filled potholes on Shepard Road in St. Paul in March.

St. Paul leaders look to Legislature to save its crumbling streets

Council members said they need long-term plan for street maintenance.
St. Paul
August 7, 2019
Nadirah Aden, left, 8, and Luci Howatt, 8, peered at each other from two bubble windows of a Chinook helicopter while exploring the inside.

Project Scientist camp in St. Paul lets girls fly

Girls see new horizons in engineering and aviation at STEM camp
St. Paul
August 7, 2019
Rebecca Penforl-Murray hugged her son, Peter, while visiting with St. Paul councilmember Rebecca Noecker and St. Paul Police Commander Wes Denning, wh

National Night Out takes on new meaning in Twin Cities in wake of mass shootings

Twin Cities residents counter tragic national news with local camaraderie
St. Paul
August 6, 2019
Volunteer Megan Yoshida organizes school supplies for the The Greater Twin Cities United Way's 6th Annual Action Day. Thousands of volunteers will pac

Greater Twin Cities United Way expands back-to-school backpack campaign

On Thursday, nearly 4,000 volunteers aim to stuff backpacks with school supplies for 40,000 students — up 60% from last year.
East Metro
August 6, 2019
Ramsey County Manager Ryan O'Connor said the 2020-2021 budget proposal is full of "transformational change."

Ramsey County considers nearly 10% tax levy hike over two years

The county will host a series of public meetings to review the proposal.
East Metro
August 6, 2019
Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher, center left, and Undersheriff Bill Finney talked with teens during the substation's grand opening Monday.

Ramsey County sheriff opens Rice Street substation

Beleaguered Rice Street gets the police presence residents have been demanding
St. Paul
August 5, 2019
Street service workers Lance Hamby, left, and Bradley Therres filled potholes on Shepard Road on March 15. A new report says St. Paul needs to spend a

St. Paul streets are failing, need cash infusion, city says

The report comes as Mayor Melvin Carter prepares to give his 2020 budget address. His 2019 public works budget included nearly $26 million for street maintenance, up from about $18 million in 2018.
East Metro
August 5, 2019
The former St. Andrews Church has romanesque features and other architectural details cherished by preservationists like Bartbara Tuckner, whose paren

Demolition nears for former St. Andrew's Church in St. Paul after preservation fight

Despite a weekend protest and vigil, most preservationists have admitted defeat.
St. Paul
August 3, 2019
Part of a bluff above Hwy. 68 between Mankato and New Ulm has fallen away – one of many Minnesota landslides being inventoried by Minnesota res

Geologist is on a quest to map landslides in Minnesota

Charting vulnerable areas could protect lives, property, waterways
St. Paul
August 2, 2019
St. Paul Superintendent Joe Gothard left, and SPFT President Nick Faber talked outside of Hamline Elementary School Thursday June 21, 2018 in St. Paul

St. Paul teachers' health insurance move threatens budget

Union vote puts district at risk of $4 million penalty from HealthPartners.
St. Paul
August 1, 2019
Casiville Bullard and his wife, Addie, had a photo taken about 1908 with daughter Lilly standing between them. Bottom row at left are Casiville Jr., t

Son of a slave helped build St. Paul

St. Paul
July 30, 2019

Concordia University in St. Paul names new president

The Rev. Brian Friedrich will take the helm on Jan. 1.
St. Paul
July 29, 2019

St. Paul teen earns regional Boys & Girls Clubs recognition

Anaa Jibicho was named Boys & Girls Clubs of America Midwest Youth of the Year, earning a $40,000 scholarship.
St. Paul
July 29, 2019
The former St. Andrews Church has Romanesque features and other architectural details cherished by preservationists. The Twin Cities German Immersion

Dozens gather at former church facing wrecking ball

Many there Sunday were parents and their children who go to the school. But former parishioners came to say goodbye too.
St. Paul
July 27, 2019

St. Paul architect Mary Colter 'ahead of her time'

It's the 150th anniversary of the birth of "one of the world's best-known unknown architects."
St. Paul
July 27, 2019
Supporters hold a tribute to the former St. Andrew's Church in St. Paul on Sunday, July 21, 2019.

Brooks: St. Paul school to host open house in church it's about to demolish

On the road to reconciliation, Twin Cities German Immersion School invited over the neighbors for one last look inside St. Andrew's Church. But for some, reconciliation can't be rushed.

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