Little Mekong Plaza opens as community gathering place
Leaders say the public space in St. Paul will play a pivotal role as a community catalyst.
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Metro parks will set aside more Legacy money to connect people with outdoors, Met Council says
The 16-1 Met Council vote sets in motion a plan to dedicate an increasing percentage of Park and Trails Legacy funding to that mission.
St. Paul City Council sets $114 million maximum property tax levy
Mayor Chris Coleman's office says the clock has run out on any veto options.
Mpls. drug bust with 4 arrests nets meth haul with street value of $270,000
The four suspects ranged in age from 21 to 61.
Authorities say police gunfire killed suicidal man during confrontation in Burnsville
The man had been threatening suicide in the time leading up to the shooting.
Ryder Cup practice round tickets are selling for $33; Saturday is hottest day for tickets
Thursday's tickets are selling for $33; Saturday's for $339.
Charges: Contractor left homeowners with $1.2M bill for unfinished work
Subcontractors also out money after never getting paid for their work.
St. Paul chief: First 100 days on job 'incredibly challenging time'
Chief Todd Axtell took office just before the city became ground zero for protesters.
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Why 2016 might be the deadliest year for Minnesota pedestrians in a long time
Minnesota crash statistics paint a glum picture of pedestrian deaths in 2016, and the long-term trends around pedestrian injuries aren't much better.
3 charged, 1 more arrested in St. Paul killing of Minnetonka student
Two of three people charged with shooting Samantha Burnette in St. Paul had been released from custody this year.
St. Paul school hopes bird can help its popularity
Choice comes amid worries over enrollment losses across district.
Shakopee police probe burglary, vandalism at mostly Somali daycare
Along with the theft of cash and electronics, several gallons of paint were poured inside.
Edina financial adviser admits stealing $220K from ailing client, 88
"Sadly, Mr. Heath wanted to live a lifestyle his income could not support, so he preyed on a man who trusted him and who Heath knew was in poor mental and physical health," the county attorney said.
FBI head: Extremism apparent influence in Minnesota attack
FBI Director James Comey said Wednesday that the man who stabbed and wounded 10 people in a central Minnesota mall before he was shot and killed by an off-duty police officer appears to have been inspired, at least in part, by extremist ideology.
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Plans for 4th Street Market District in St. Paul aimed at walkers, bicyclists gain support
A feasibility study will be finished in mid-November.
Police: Man wounded in I-94 shooting in north Minneapolis
A man was shot in the calf Tuesday afternoon while traveling in a car on Interstate-94 , between the Dowling and West Broadway avenue exits, according to police and scanner reports.
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Election signs prohibited along state, county and city highways
The race for the White House (and other offices, too) is in the final days. As the election draws near, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is reminding that placing political campaign signs along state highway rights of way is prohibited.
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