St. Paul
November 9, 2019
Zuki Ellis. shown at her swearing-in in 2016.

St. Paul group steps up fight against new charter schools

District board chairwoman signs onto the campaign seeking moratorium.
East Metro
November 9, 2019
Ramsey County Sherif Bob Fletcher collects a Public Employees Retirement Association pension on top of his salary.

Some Ramsey County sheriff's workers get pension plus salary

The County Board chairman said it was "baffling" that several high-ranking Sheriff's Office members were collecting pensions while working. Bob Fletcher defended it, citing "a lifetime of contributions."
St. Paul
November 9, 2019
Arnold Bockstruck, the third generation to head Bockstruck Jewelers, in 1990.

Arnold Bockstruck, St. Paul jeweler who shone brightest in the community, dies at 91

The third-generation business owner was a tireless promoter of his hometown and held several leadership roles in community organizations.
St. Paul
November 8, 2019
St. Paul Ward Six City Council candidate Nelsie Yang arrived to observe the sorting and counting of ballots.

Nelsie Yang, Dai Thao win St. Paul City Council seats

Ranked-choice count puts first Hmong woman on St. Paul City Council
East Metro
November 8, 2019
Marcus Baker and Brandon Baker.

Brothers charged in St. Paul shooting of alleged rival gang member

The shooting was captured on surveillance video.
North Metro
November 8, 2019

Blaine man charged in shooting at St. Paul gas station

The suspect, who is charged with firing at an occupied car, was subsequently shot and wounded by a U.S. marshal.
St. Paul
November 8, 2019
Ramsey County election judge Rick Winters showed a ballot to an observer during the sorting process of the Ward One St. Paul City Council race ballots

Hand count Friday will decide two St. Paul City Council elections

At stake are the First and Sixth Ward races.
St. Paul
November 8, 2019
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter gave a short speech before the community meeting began.

Frustration strong at St. Paul listening session on gun violence

Mayor Melvin Carter acknowledged the range of emotions facing a community plagued by gun violence just one day after the city tallied its 29th homicide — the highest number in 25 years.
East Metro
November 7, 2019
Rachel, Frankie, 5, and Tito Reyna took a selfie at Aamodt's Apple Farm in Stillwater.

New east metro program gets addicts the help they need, when and where they need it

Clinicians were missing the brief window of time when people often seek help for drinking or drugs
St. Paul
November 7, 2019
St. Paul police investigated a shooting on E. Annapolis Street on the city's West Side. Neighbors said the shooting involved juveniles.

Gun at after-school gathering leads to tragedy in St. Paul

Two boys who now face charges told police that their casual mishandling of a gun resulted in an accidental shot that killed 17-year-old Da'Qwan Jones-Morris.
St. Paul
November 7, 2019
St. Paul police investigated a shooting on E. Annapolis Street on the city's West Side. Neighbors said the shooting involved juveniles.

Shootings in St. Paul: Teen dead in one, marshal fires in other

The fresh shootings came even as the city's police chief had sought to reassure residents that his department is doing everything it can to quell the violence.
East Metro
November 6, 2019
Mitra Jalali Nelson checked results on the trash vote at Black Hart of St. Paul.

Heated trash debate drives voter turnout to double in St. Paul

A large field of candidates for City Council also helped draw residents to the polls, officials said, but hundreds of voters cast ballots on the trash question alone.
St. Paul
November 6, 2019
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter joined those at Black Hart of St. Paul celebrating as the yes forces won in the vote of the city's trash-collection syste

St. Paul voters say yes to city's trash collection system

After a year of bitter debate, the victors say it's time to turn their attention to more important issues — affordable housing, public safety and climate change.
Politics
November 6, 2019
Candidate Nelsie Yang answered a question during the St. Paul City Council Ward 6 candidate forum.

Five incumbents re-elected to St. Paul City Council

For the only open seat, Nelsie Yang, 24, was poised to become St. Paul's youngest council member and first Hmong woman to serve on the council.
East Metro
November 5, 2019
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter joined those at Black Hart of St. Paul celebrating as the yes forces won in the vote of the city's trash-collection syste

St. Paul trash vote: Answers to your questions

St. Paul
November 5, 2019
The crowd filled the St. Paul City Council Chambers and went out the door to weigh in on the city's proposed sick leave ordinance.

Voters will choose the St. Paul City Council today

All council seats up for election amid trash controversy, shootings.
North Metro
November 4, 2019
Krispy Kreme said Monday that Jayson Gonzalez of Champlin can now work with the company as an independent operator.

Minnesota college student is back in the Krispy Kreme business

Eat & Drink
November 4, 2019
Dan O'Gara, owner of St. Paul's O'Gara's Bar & Grill, held a press conference at O'Gara's State Fair location in Falcon Heights to talk about his deci

St. Paul's legendary O'Gara's won't reopen after all

Restaurant's owner blames closure on $15 minimum wage, sick time requirements

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