Then-Mayor of St. Paul Norm Coleman and Lowertown artist Ta-coumba T. Aiken unveiled a statue of Snoopy at the Black Dog Cafe in 2000.

Searching for Snoopy: What happened to all the 'Peanuts' statues in St. Paul?

The creative tributes to the comic strip characters were ubiquitous in the capital city in the early 2000s.

Metro Transit steps up safety efforts with monitors displaying bus behavior for all to see

3:12pm
A video monitor on a Metro Transit bus.
The strategy is to improve safety with a visual reminder to riders that their actions are being recorded.

Dog returned safely to woman who had 'Tiny' stolen from her while on a walk in St. Paul 2 days ago

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A woman whose dog was stolen from her while on a walk in St. Paul is shown with her beloved pet, reunited  two days later.
The dog was found in St. Paul roughly 3 miles to the southwest of where she was stolen.
Stage & Arts
3:37pm
Exterior of the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul.



Photo by Rebecca Studios, courtesy Minnesota Historical Society

Prairie Island Indian Community requests the return of 'Mankato Hanging Rope'

The noose, owned by the Minnesota Historical Society, was used to hang a relative of the community at Ft. Snelling during the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862
Local
3:26pm
Alex Becker was found shot to death yards from his home on Dec. 27, 2022.

St. Paul robbery, murder accomplice sentenced to 30 years

Detwan Allen was convicted of helping to rob and kill Alex Becker in 2022. Another accomplice is scheduled to be sentenced this June.
St. Paul
2:53pm
Charges: Man targeted woman's St. Paul home at random, raped her at gunpoint and robbed her

Charges: Man targeted woman's St. Paul home at random, raped her at gunpoint and robbed her

The suspect said he was "driving around in the early morning hours ... and randomly selected a house to break into," the charges read.
Variety
11:37am
Two boys fly kites from the top of a lush tree in illustration from "The Mango Tree."

12 gorgeous new picture books for children this spring

Kao Kalia Yang, Edel Rodriguez and others cover subjects from immigration to fresh veggies to adventures at sea.
High Schools
8:32am
The 17th running of the Hamline Elite Meet, for the state's top high school track and field athletes, will be Friday night.

Hamline Elite Meet, already in rare air, presents co-ed look for track

A mixed-gender relay, unavailable elsewhere in Minnesota, is back for the third time, and participation will be nearly tripled from where it started.
St. Paul
April 25

Police arrest man suspected of invading St. Paul home, raping and robbing woman

The man was apprehended Thursday in Blaine at a private recycling facility where he works, police said.
Local
April 25

January assault on elderly man turns deadly, marking eighth homicide in St. Paul

Prosecutors allege an 18-year-old punched a 76-year-old man in Harriet Island Park. The man later died from his injuries.
St. Paul
April 25
Clementine was stolen from its owner in St. Paul on Wednesday.

Men knock woman down and steal her dog during walk, St. Paul police say

The attack occurred about 4 p.m. Wednesday in St. Paul's Payne-Phalen neighborhood. The bulldog/terrier mix is still missing.
Variety
April 25
Ambi Subramaniam started playing the violin when he was just 3 years old and got his formal training from his father L. Subramaniam.

Indian classical music: Lean in, it's fun, two performers say ahead of St. Paul show

The Carnatic violinist and Hindustani vocalist will meld their different styles in a concert Friday in St. Paul.
St. Paul
April 24
Signs bearing the photo of Yia Xiong were posted Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, near the St. Paul apartment complex where the 65-year-old was shot and killed

Daughter sues St. Paul, two officers in Yia Xiong's killing

The lawsuit accuses the two officers and the city of negligence in the death of the Hmong immigrant and war veteran.
Local
April 24
A driver hit and killed a pedestrian in St. Paul on July 11, 2023.

Charge: Driver going 77 mph ran red light, fatally hit man crossing St. Paul street and kept going

Court records show a state trooper clocked the driver at 90 mph four months earlier on Interstate 694 in New Brighton.
Local
April 24
The Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul will host a party for the planet from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Minnesota sales, cleanups and other events to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day

Several communities and organizations are hosting events across the state this weekend to celebrate the conservation holiday.
Outdoors
April 24
The Great Gear-Up & Gather is a first-time event Sunday at St. Paul Brewing.

St. Paul event organizers aim for spirit of Midwest Mountaineering expos

The Great Gear-up & Gather is meant to create a space for connection of outdoor community in the spirit of the now-closed Minneapolis retailer, organizer says.
Business
April 24
We compare the prices of 15 items at Twin Cities grocery stores.

8 Twin Cities area grocery stores, ranked by affordability

We shopped at eight local grocery stores, some locally owned and some not, in search of the cheapest eats.
St. Paul
April 23

Teen charged with murder in deadly St. Paul shooting last month

Interviews suggest the 17-year-old shot Devon Johnson, 23, during a robbery.
Local
April 23
These devices help to illegally create rapid-fire guns.

Man whose Snapchat group sold illegal 'switches' and ghost guns in Minnesota gets two years

Avont Drayton's attorney said his client 'thought of these items as really cool tools in a similar manner to buying a new power tool.'
High Schools
April 23
East Ridge coach Brian Sprout and the Class 4A defending state champion Raptors land at No. 7 in the first Metro Top 10 baseball rankings of the 2024

Is the east side the best side in high school baseball? Poll has an answer.

Yes, Wayzata is No. 1 in the Star Tribune Metro Top 10. But where does the balance of power swing (or miss) in the Twin Cities and suburbs?
Local
April 23
After 30 years living and working on the West Side, Janet Gracia will lead Neighborhood House.

Meet the West Sider taking the helm at Neighborhood House, helping new arrivals find a better life

Since arriving from Iowa in 1990, Janet Gracia has dedicated herself to St. Paul's West Side.
St. Paul
April 22

St. Paul man who fatally shot man in pickup, later shot another man gets 25 years

The second victim was taking his family to church, according to prosecutors.
Local
April 22
The University of St. Thomas is cutting 26 staff positions as it tries to close a budget gap. Pictured here: The university's St. Paul campus in 2021.

U. of St. Thomas announces budget cuts, says academic programs won't be eliminated

Colleges in Minnesota and across the country are making cuts as they face enrollment challenges, exacerbated by demographic drops and changing attitudes on higher education.

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