St. Paul
September 6, 2019
Tom Harrigan was a firefighter St. Paul firefighter in good standing at the time of his death. Credit: Saint Paul Fire Fighters Local 21

String of police calls to firefighter's home preceded slaying as he battled drugs, trauma

Tom Harrigan, who was shot and killed Monday, was a highly decorated member of the National Guard whose war zone trauma led him to substances abuse, his father says.
East Metro
September 5, 2019
Two of the four murals in the St. Paul City Council Chambers painted in 1933 by John Norton.

Artists sought for more diverse art to be displayed in St. Paul and Ramsey County council chambers

Work by four artists will be displayed at City Hall.
St. Paul
September 4, 2019
St. Paul Police Chief Todd Axtell spoke prior to seventeen police canines and their human partners graduated from St. Paul's K-9 training program. A p

St. Paul police chief warns against reducing the force

Chief Todd Axtell said officers are stretched thin responding to an increasing number of 911 calls.
St. Paul
September 4, 2019
Tony Barranco, shown in April 2017, is Ryan's senior vice president of development and was the only person to get up to speak at the public hearing.

Design standards for St. Paul's Ford site aim for strong 'sense of place'

The St. Paul City Council will vote next week on design standards for how the public moves through the space.
St. Paul
September 4, 2019
Police vehicles remained at the intersection of Midway Parkway and Snelling Ave. near the main entrance to the Minnesota State Fair grounds late Monda

Police hunt for suspects in 'brazen,' 'lawless' shooting outside fair

Gov. Tim Walz decried the gunfire, which left 3 hurt, and fair officials said safety is their top priority.
St. Paul
September 3, 2019
USA fans cheered on the U.S. women's national team as they took on Portugal at Allianz Field, Tuesday, September 3, 2019 in St. Paul, MN.

Soccer fans fly the flag for U.S. Women's National Team in St. Paul

The final score was beside the point for fans who showed their love for the team with their exuberant red, white and blue attire.
St. Paul
September 3, 2019
Work continues on a multiyear renovation of Humboldt High School in St. Paul that is expected to wrap up in August 2020. Above, workers inspected an a

Slowdown for external review leaves five St. Paul schools projects on hold

Work continues at Humboldt, Como Park as district awaits external report on facilities plan.
St. Paul
September 3, 2019

Man shot to death in St. Paul; shooter remains at large

Gunfire struck the man in the abdomen, police said.
Stage & Arts
September 3, 2019
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Chroma Zone Mural & Art Fest is the first-ever of its kind in St. Paul, taking place over 8 days from Sept 7-14 in the Creative Enterprise Zon

Artists will transform St. Paul buildings during eight-day mural festival

15 mural artists from around the globe transform St. Paul's Creative Enterprise Zone.
East Metro
September 2, 2019
The change in start times mean that high school students will start school at 8:30 a.m. starting this fall in the St. Paul schools. Above, Washington

St. Paul schools flip start times so teenagers can sleep in

Twenty-one elementary schools with nearly 10,000 students will start school an hour earlier to let the big kids occupy their old 8:30 a.m. start-time slot.
East Metro
September 1, 2019
A surveillance image shows a woman suspected of groping a volunteer at the Minnesota Republican Party's booth at the State Fair. Credit: State Fair Po

Fair shares photo of potential suspect in reported groping of GOP booth volunteer

The incident was believed to have occurred during a political disagreement.
East Metro
September 1, 2019
Mark McCabe, Ramsey County Parks Director, Aaron Mcfarlane, Army Corps biologist, Mike Goodnature Ramsey County Naturalist, and Nate Campbell Army Cor

At Pig's Eye Lake, officials split over using artificial islands to boost ecology

The shallow lake in St. Paul's remote southeast corner could get habitat restoration, but the public wants to know more.
St. Paul
August 31, 2019
A Sonnen has worked at the pet store for the past 88 years. The business actually started in 1892, and its continuous operation makes it one of downto

Downtown St. Paul pet store is one for the ages

Sonnen's Pet Shop oozes history at 408 St. Peter St. in the Hamm Building.
St. Paul
August 30, 2019

Pedestrian struck, killed by Green Line train in St. Paul

After an eastbound train passed by, the woman was struck by an incoming westbound train, Metro Transit said.
St. Paul
August 29, 2019
Paul J. Moulton Credit: Ramsey County jail

Charge: St. Paul college student's bad first day prompts threat to shoot 2 staffers

The 40-year-old man couldn't find one of his classes and posted rants on Facebook, according to the criminal complaint.
St. Paul
August 29, 2019
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter gave his 2020 budget address at Frogtown Community Center Thursday August 15, 2019 in St. Paul, MN.

St. Paul mayor proposes shifting money for mental health response from police to fire department

Under the mayor's 2020 budget proposal, about $230,000 would shift.
St. Paul
August 28, 2019
Five St. Paul police officers are accused of standing by as Tou Cha, an ex-police officer, committed the assault outside Checker Board Pizza in the Pa

St. Paul bar owner pleads guilty in case in which cops were fired

Tou Cha pleaded guilty Wednesday to third-degree assault for an attack on June 17, 2018, captured on a police squad-car dash camera.
Minneapolis
August 28, 2019

Man charged in Mpls. bike path killing went on cane-swinging rampage earlier

He seemingly was hunting for victims at random at the St. Paul light rail station, according to the charges.
St. Paul
August 28, 2019
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter gave his 2020 budget address at Frogtown Community Center Thursday August 15, 2019 in St. Paul, MN.

St. Paul City Council members question $5 fee for rec programs

Council members asked if efficiencies could be found to avoid rec center fee.
St. Paul
August 27, 2019
Aaron Benner

Former St. Paul teacher can seek punitive damages from district, judge rules

He's suing St. Paul district, alleging retaliation for criticizing discipline plan.

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