New color, new alignment for planned east-metro rapid bus line
Formerly known as the Purple Line, the Bronze Line will connect Maplewood and downtown St. Paul. Engineering will start next year.
December 7, 2025
A fire warning for an e-bike battery was issued. It was too late for a St. Paul couple.
Matt Privratsky said his home caught fire when a Rad Power e-bike battery overheated.
December 7, 2025
St. Paul alleges contractor made off with nearly $1M meant for financial literacy lessons
A federal lawsuit alleges a Maryland company never delivered the lessons meant to tie into the city’s college savings program for newborns.
December 7, 2025
AG Bondi says alleged serial rapist struck because Minnesota is ‘soft on crime’
U.S. attorney general says alleged serial rapist struck because Minnesota is ‘soft on crime’
December 6, 2025
Trump’s refugee changes leave Karen man separated from his wife and daughter
Ro’s wife and daughter were set to join him in St. Paul when changes to the Refugee Admissions Program canceled their trip. Now they are stuck in a refugee camp.
December 6, 2025
Man’s death nudges up St. Paul’s homicide count this year, which is far below 2024’s
“Investigators are currently working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident,” a police statement read.
December 5, 2025
Investigation of St. Paul police after ICE raid delayed; immigrant defense fund established
The City Council will take another week to finalize resolution language. The city will also fund immigrants’ defense and naturalization in 2026 budget.
December 4, 2025
Key takeaways as the St. Paul City Council approves its 2026 budget
Taxes on a median-value home are going up $107 — and why are they hiring more parking enforcement officers?
December 4, 2025
Four men charged after shootout outside St. Paul market
Complaints describe a rolling shootout outside a Dayton’s Bluff market that ended with a Chrysler crashed into a Dairy Queen and four men bleeding from gunshot wounds.
December 3, 2025
Trump disparages Somalis: ‘We don’t want them in our country’
At a cabinet meeting Tuesday, President Trump called Minnesota’s Somali community “garbage,” as media outlets report his administration will target Twin Cities Somali immigrants.
December 3, 2025
St. Paul ICE raid triggers demand for probe of police conduct
Residents and a journalist were hurt, and City Council members say actions by some police officers damaged community relations.
December 2, 2025
Shooting in St. Paul’s East Side injures four people
None of the victims’ injuries were life-threatening.
December 2, 2025
