St. Paul
September 18, 2019
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter talks to Carl Roith (left), a Frogtown resident who came to City Hall Wednesday to advocate for more police.

Violent weeks in St. Paul heighten divisions over size of police force

An uptick in fatal shootings comes as city leaders decide whether to cut police officer positions.
St. Paul
September 18, 2019

Boy hospitalized after being struck by Green Line train in St. Paul

The child was trying to cross the Victoria Street platform as the train pulled away.
St. Paul
September 17, 2019

St. Paul school board eyes property tax levy increase of up to 5%, raises its pay

District had been awaiting state's number-crunching.
St. Paul
September 17, 2019
Aaron Benner Photo supplied by Benner

Former St. Paul teacher settles retaliation suit against district for $525,000

Aaron Benner said district retaliated against him for criticizing its discipline practices.
St. Paul
September 17, 2019
Four buildings on the St. Paul campus of the University of St. Thomas were closed for several hours after the report of a bomb threat on Tuesday, Sept

University of St. Thomas in St. Paul contends with third bomb threat this year

Nothing suspicious was found, but the investigation continues.
St. Paul
September 17, 2019
Police sequestered an area where a police involved shooting occurred near North Griggs and Thomas Ave West in St. Paul.

Minnesota BCA identifies St. Paul officer who fatally shot man who rammed his SUV

Officer Steven Mattson, a rookie who's been with the department less than a year, shot and killed Ronald K. Davis of Little Canada.
East Metro
September 17, 2019

Ramsey County data breach may have affected nearly 118,000 people

A data forensics firm found more people were affected than originally announced.
St. Paul
September 17, 2019
Volunteers with The Sheridan Story distributed meals at a south Minneapolis elementary school. The Sheridan Story received a revolving credit line fro

With $1.1 billion in assets, the St. Paul-based Otto Bremer Trust is expanding to Montana and eastern Wisconsin

Foundation's reach grows in Wisconsin, Montana.
St. Paul
September 16, 2019
Tom Harrigan Credit: ST. PAUL FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 21

Brothers charged in shooting death of off-duty St. Paul firefighter

Brothers charged with 2nd-degree intentional murder.
St. Paul
September 16, 2019
Police sequestered an area where a police involved shooting occurred near North Griggs and Thomas Ave West.

St. Paul officer fatally shoots man who rammed squad car

The man got out of the vehicle and "initiated a physical confrontation," a police statement said. During the ensuing fight, the officer shot the man, who died at the scene.
St. Paul
September 14, 2019
Reservists with the St. Paul Police Department canvassed blocks near Rice Street and Winnipeg Avenue W. on Friday. The neighborhood was the scene of a

Wave of deadly shootings prompts intense debate in St. Paul

Some are rallying behind the increased citywide police presence announced by the mayor and chief.
St. Paul
September 14, 2019
Javier Sanmiguel with his wife and three of four children.

Brooks: Killing of a good Samaritan in St. Paul sparks outpouring of compassion

The next time there's a crash in the night, will the neighbors hesitate?
St. Paul
September 13, 2019

Ecolab University Center to become apartments downtown St. Paul

$20 million project in St. Paul will also include a grocery store.
South Metro
September 13, 2019

Burnsville man charged in brutal stabbing of man found dead in burning Minneapolis house

The victim, Daniel M. Bradley, suffered more than 100 blunt-force and sharp-force injuries.
St. Paul
September 13, 2019
Raumez Ross Credit: Facebook

15-year-old charged with murder in shooting of 18-year-old man in St. Paul

Prosecutors want the boy put on trial as an adult.
St. Paul
September 12, 2019
The University of St. Thomas

Racist word on University of St. Thomas dorm window prompts campus talks

University leaders pledge strong disciplinary action and hold campus talks.
St. Paul
September 12, 2019
Javier Sanmiguel with his wife and three of four children.

911 calls show frantic moments when good Samaritan was shot in St. Paul

Victim's wife learned her husband had been shot as she talked to dispatcher.
St. Paul
September 12, 2019
Archbishop Bernard Hebda, pictured in May 2018, is investigating the Catholic bishop of the Crookston Diocese.

St. Paul's Hebda to investigate Crookston bishop accused of pressuring victim

The Rev. Michael Hoeppner becomes first sitting U.S. bishop to face new Vatican rules.
Minneapolis
September 11, 2019

Authorities ID man shot to death in north Minneapolis home over the weekend

Police have yet to make an arrest in the killing Sunday.
St. Paul
September 11, 2019
Reserve sergeant Bob Krizmanic, along with his other duties, gathers up bikes dumped on the streets of St. Paul. He made several calls and checked in

St. Paul Police Reserve looks to help make city safer in small ways

That work can involve something other than 911 calls, like dealing with abandoned bikes, reserve says.

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