Was Hugo named for a great French writer — or an otherwise forgotten Duluth mayor?
In the research process, a David vs. Goliath clash of Minnesota history buffs emerged — and the underdog won.
Local
Thieves swarm Best Buy stores in Burnsville, Maplewood on Black Friday
Police said no arrests had been made.
Local
Three east metro cities join forces to renew the intersection where they meet
St. Paul, Roseville and Maplewood pool resources to improve border neighborhood around Rice Street and Larpenteur Avenue.
East Metro
Beloved German restaurant up for sale in Stillwater
Owner's retirement to end 55 years of family business.
South Metro
Dakota County explores option for youth homeless shelter
The county has been without a shelter for youth.
St. Paul
Guilty plea from driver in fatal St. Paul hit-and-run who fled state for weeks
The crash at E. 7th and Eichenwald streets killed Susan Harlan, 66, of St. Paul.
In Maplewood, beer and singing in historic-style 'bierstube'
Maplewood Area Historical Society and Beer Choir Twin Cities partner for a sudsy Thanksgiving Eve sing-along.
Local
Parents still suffer heartache over daughter lost in drunken driving crash 15 years ago
The State Patrol on Wednesday begins its annual crackdown on DWI-related crashes between Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve.
Teen charged in Woodbury armed carjacking
Rochester 17-year-old captured after crime spree that targeted several people.
St. Paul
St. Paul Fire Department to pair first responders with social advocates
The proposed program aims to connect unsheltered residents with social services.
Local
University of St. Thomas to launch nursing school focused on health equity
Students will embed in community, learn cultural competence.
Disabled seniors fight eviction in Newport as moratorium ends
Building was touted as a top-notch assisted living facility when it opened last August, but landlord says needed repairs forced his decision.
Local
Minnesota food shelf visits slightly under record high in 2020, but edging up again
Food shelves say requests for help are spiking again as other extra help wanes.
Local
North St. Paul student brought loaded gun to school last week, city officials say
The student was arrested, according to a news release.
East Metro
Man charged with fatally hitting pedestrian while fleeing St. Paul police in stolen car
The car's owner said she left it running in the driveway to warm it up, according to the charges.
East Metro
Driver with suspended license charged with killing U doctor in high-speed crash in Arden Hills
The pediatric doctor made trips to Africa to treat patients, hiked the continent's highest peak.
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