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Split St. Paul City Council repeals tenant protections
Council members pledged to craft a new policy that will hold up in court.
Dismissing court appeal, neighbors look for more affordability in controversial St. Paul housing project
In early June, Frogtown residents challenged the mayor's veto power.
Minneapolis, St. Paul come back to life as pandemic wanes
Thanks to high vaccination rates, summer weather and the lifting of Minneapolis and St. Paul mask mandates, June has marked a reanimation of Minnesota's metropolitan core after more than a year of COVID-induced inactivity. The signs of revival are everywhere.
Who dug the sandstone caves along St. Paul's riverfront?
The city's extensive underground spaces have been home to sand mines, mushroom farms and even nightclubs.
St. Paul campaign for rent control has 9,000 signatures
Now, housing advocates' focus will shift to educating voters about the proposed 3% cap to rent increases on residential properties.
St. Paul City Council moves to shut down tobacco store
Neighbors have said the property has attracted crime.
St. Paul weighs right-to-recall ordinance for hospitality workers
Measure would give laid-off hospitality workers right to be rehired.
Low-income families in Minneapolis could tap into "guaranteed income" of $500 per month
Mayor Jacob Frey said he has learned from an existing program in St. Paul.
City workers clear portions of George Floyd Square in Mpls.
As soon as workers finished, protesters began parking cars and piling pallets to barricade the streets once again. Mayor Jacob Frey declined to say when he thought traffic would flow again.
St. Paul City Council to resume in-person meetings after Labor Day
Council members say they want to continue allowing residents to weigh in remotely.
Minneapolis and St. Paul now ending COVID-19 mask mandate
The move comes two weeks after Minnesota's statewide mandate was lifted.
On troubled St. Paul corner, neighbors push to shut down tobacco shop
Licensing error could open door to potential zoning changes.
After losing in court, St. Paul poised to repeal tenant protections
Council members said they plan to craft a scaled-back version of the ordinance.
Mayor Melvin Carter describes vision to 'move forward' from 2020 in State of the City address
The St. Paul mayor is up for re-election in November.
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St. Paul's Grand Old Day canceled for second year in a row
Organizers said they are optimistic the event will return in 2022.
St. Paul commission suggests new violence prevention office, end to pretext stops
The group was created to suggest alternatives to traditional 911 responses by police.
Fewer applicants line up to become recruits for St. Paul police force
The St. Paul police hopes to train the recruits this fall.
Girl shot in head, police attacked in violent Mpls. weekend
At two incidents early Sunday, people threw rocks and other debris at Minneapolis police or sprayed mace as the officers responded to calls over street racing in Uptown and during bar close downtown.
Viking cruising into St. Paul for Mississippi River tours in 2022
The international cruise line will offer a 15-day itinerary from St. Paul to New Orleans.
St. Paul city attorney won't seek outside opinion on mayor's veto allowing housing project
The veto allowed developer Alatus to move forward with a controversial housing project.
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter cruises toward second term despite criticism about crime and policing
The 42-year-old first-term mayor of Minnesota's capital city has no high-profile opponents.
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Scooters for hire return to St. Paul streets
California-based Lime and Bird to deploy a combined fleet of 1,200.
Seven injured in three St. Paul shootings; 'It sounded like a war zone'
No arrests had been made as of Sunday afternoon.
Seven injured overnight in three separate St. Paul shootings
Police said no arrests had been made as of Sunday afternoon.
St. Paul council members want investigation of Fletcher's livestreaming
Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher's shows on Facebook and YouTube have attracted more than 13 million views since last July. A proposed council resolution says he drove the wrong way down a one-way street in pursuit of a stolen car and failed to wear a body camera.
St. Paul council seeks second opinion over mayor's veto of housing project
The council voted 5-2 to seek a non-binding opinion from the attorney general.
Amid grief for Daunte Wright, a firm resolve for lasting change
Mourners including the state's top political leaders filled a north Minneapolis church Thursday to honor the life of a 20-year-man killed by Brooklyn Center police and demand justice.
St. Paul selects park names for former Ford plant site
Next year, say hello to Gateway Park, Assembly Union Park, Uŋči Makha Park and Míča Park.
Judge halts enforcement of St. Paul tenant protections
In response to a lawsuit filed by landlords, the judge said the new policy is likely unconstitutional.
As verdict looms, Guard tightens grip on Twin Cities
Stung by criticism after riots last spring, state and local officials have opted for a massive presence to maintain law and order.
St. Paul approves up to $46.9M in public financing for affordable housing on Ford site
Highland Bridge plan will construct 195 affordable units at Ford plant site.
Twin Cities, suburbs impose curfews after Wright killing, unrest
The curfews go into effect at 10 p.m. Tuesday, with earlier curfews in Brooklyn Park, Champlin.
7 p.m. curfew in effect for much of Twin Cities by order of Gov. Walz
The curfew in Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka and Dakota counties is from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. Tuesday
Clifford Poetz, pioneering advocate for people with disabilities, dies at 71
Decades before the word "retarded" was widely considered an offensive term, 23-year-old Clifford Poetz urged federal lawmakers to stop using the label he felt was…
Watch: Stunt snowmobiler Levi LaVallee makes Duluth his 'playground'
The X Games gold medalist filmed stunts at iconic Duluth sites, including one that accidentally landed him in Lake Superior.
After years traveling through Mexico, Duluth native opens traditional taqueria downtown
Tacos Tacos Tacos owner was inspired by street vendors in Mexico.
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Duluth seeks long-term solution to Park Point erosion
A recent dredging project, a temporary fix, deposited old metal shards on beach.
Duluth activists call on police to address racial disparities
Data show arrests, use of force target people of color disproportionately.
Duluth's CHUM plans to purchase downtown motel for housing for homeless
The apartments would primarily serve the elderly and medically vulnerable.
North Shore spring break? Resorts see uptick in tourism
Vaccine rollout and recent warm weather may be driving more visits. Some area resorts have already sold out for Easter weekend.
'God is doing something': Duluth priest's daily Bible podcast tops charts, reaches millions
"Bible in a Year" soared to No. 1 on Apple's podcast charts, is still near the top.
Duluth Port Authority moves back to the waterfront and new headquarters
The 2021 shipping season is slated to start next week.
Judge upholds charges against Duluth police officer who shot unarmed man
Officer claims he heard shots before opening fire.
Split Rock Lighthouse getting new 'drive-in' campground
The 46 new sites are on track to open this fall.
Former Cloquet police chief named Duluth deputy chief
Ex-Cloquet chief Steve Stracek will head the patrol division.
All eyes on Duluth as Grandma's Marathon becomes one of first big races in COVID era
Organizers of the Duluth event, scheduled for June 17-19, have teamed up with world experts on crowd control to devise a plan to safely host 9,500 runners in the three races.
Duluth officials aim to vacate Historic Old Central by fall to make way for apartments
Staff from programs currently housed in the building expressed concerns about relocation.
On Lake Superior bay, ice racing puts a frozen twist on NASCAR
When temps drop enough, ice racing leagues pop up on frozen lakes in communities across the Midwest
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center seeks more state aid as recovery begins
Revenue at the publicly funded tourism draw dropped $5.8 million in 2020.
Duluth to close Lester Park Golf Course
The city also plans to renovate its Enger Park course, Duluth's other public golf facility.
Embracing Finnish roots, Duluth business builds rare ice sauna
Owner wants to turn Duluth into sauna capital of North America
Ice anglers stranded, rescued near Duluth: 'Lake Superior is not forgiving'
Their fishing equipment and beer are still floating up the North Shore, though.
St. Louis County Board settles lawsuit over former Kozy Bar in downtown Duluth
Separate litigation between the city of Duluth and the property's former owner remains ongoing.
St. Louis County prosecutors say deputies justified in fatal shooting
Two deputies shot and killed Estavon Elioff late last year.
Duluth appeals district court order, again seeks demolition of former Kozy Bar
In late January, a judge ordered the city to brace the damaged property's exterior and prepare for future repairs.
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Minnesotan joins his mom in Beargrease Marathon: 'She just told me to race my own race'
Following in his mother's dog sled tracks, a young musher led his own team in the Beargrease.
For Duluth native, ending first Beargrease with a win was a 'team effort'
Erin Letzring edged out her ex-husband in her first full marathon.
Beargrease finish is closest in race history
Erin Letzring of Skagway, Alaska, edged out defending champion Ryan Redington to become the first female musher to win the Duluth-to-Grand Portage race since 1998.
John Beargrease sled dog race carries on despite pandemic
After almost a year of canceled events and missed traditions due to COVID-19, participants and fans relished in the outdoors Sunday as the longest sled dog race in the Lower 48 kicked off.
Down the drain: Castle Danger dumps beer as it pushes to 'free the growler'
Larger breweries are prohibited from selling growlers.
Cook County school district investigating principal's video that showed altered Gadsden flag
Cook County educator apologizes, says image was taken out of context.
Judge denies Duluth's request to demolish former Kozy Bar
The city must brace the property's exterior and seek estimates for further repairs.
In a year of canceled traditions, Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is 'a bright spot'
Other dog sled races have been canceled, but the North Shore's Beargrease marathon will start Sunday, albeit with some modifications.
Duluth dredging project dumped 1970s aluminum shards on Park Point beach
Environmentalists have argued the dredging project violates an old pact.
Duluth gears up for Viking cruises in 2022
Officials hope the pandemic-stricken industry will come roaring back.
Grandma's Marathon on for June, but only at half of usual capacity
The country's 12th-largest marathon typically brings 20,000 participants and thousands of other visitors to Duluth each year.
Minnesotans clash over President Donald Trump's second impeachment
Some of Trump's supporters in Minnesota dismissed impeachment as a "ridiculous charade."
Attorney argues Duluth officer's shooting of unarmed man was justified by sound of gunshots
Jared Fyle, who was injured by the shots, said the noise was caused by him kicking and locking his door.
Duluth approves $50,000 settlement in police dog attack
An off-duty K-9 bit an employee at a hotel in Warroad in 2018.
Duluth Police want third deputy chief in response to calls for increased oversight
Chief Mike Tusken said he is responding to calls for more accountability following the death of George Floyd.
Beargrease sled dog race will go on, but with no fans
Health orders and budget woes created challenges, but organizers of sled dog race are still forging ahead.
On the verge of closing, Duluth Children's Museum stays afloat thanks to outpouring of donations
The nonprofit attraction previously warned it was in danger of losing its new building.
New tower to bring cell service to Northern Minnesota's Gunflint Trail, parts of Boundary Waters
Some argue the wilderness should remain off the grid, but others say it's a public safety issue.
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Duluth passes budget with plan to draw $3.8 million from reserves
The city's financial state is less dire than what officials predicted earlier in 2020.
Cook County kept COVID at bay as visitors flooded in
Throughout this hectic summer tourism season, when businesses were at times overwhelmed by traffic, many residents worried: Would this be the week the out-of-towners caused a massive COVID-19 outbreak?
