St. Paul
July 16, 2018
This is an undated photo of a portrait of U.S. President James Monroe.

St. Paul enters debate about renaming schools

The national movement to erase the names of historic figures from buildings and places for sins related to race has reached St. Paul — this time with a U.S. president at the center of the debate.
Local
July 16, 2018
From left, Captain Dylan Brewer, with Air Choice One, and first officer Torrance Hollins, ate lunch in the C Concourse food court before their flight

MSP remodels food courts to update quick meal options

Dining options at airports have become more important to the traveling public as airlines have pared back on complimentary in-flight food offerings and as security has been tightened.
Local
July 15, 2018

Rocori schools pick new superintendent

Brad Kelvington previously oversaw public schools in the Aitkin district.
Local
July 15, 2018
Emma Daniels, right, Abby MacFarlane and Marie Preston, back, walked across the rocks at the headwaters of the Mississippi at Lake Itasca in mid June.

After 80 years of love, Mississippi headwaters needs a makeover

Millions of visitors have unintentionally left their mark.
Minneapolis
July 15, 2018
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

Schools partner with Walker for springboard to the arts

Fast-track classes give students entering ninth grade a taste of culture – and school credit.
Local
July 15, 2018

3 die in 2-vehicle crash southeast of Twin Cities

The drivers were injured in the crash in Goodhue County.
Local
July 15, 2018
Aelicia Taylor

Patrol: Pedestrian fatally hit on I-694 had just crashed her car

The motorist who struck the woman and that person's vehicle have yet to be found.
Local
July 15, 2018

Minneapolis police shootings since 2000: A deeper look at who and where

Do areas with more crime see more fatal police encounters? Not necessarily.
Local
July 15, 2018
Nurse practitioner Emily Kratochwill examines a patient in Minneapolis last year.

Brooks: Funding for family planning under fire

Nothing about public health or family planning seems to be bipartisan these days.
Minneapolis
July 15, 2018
Mindy Barry, a neighbor of Don Damond, lit a luminary near where Justine Damond Ruszczyk was shot and killed one year ago by Minneapolis Police office

On anniversary of her death, Damond remembered in Mpls.

A bench with her name on it was dedicated near Minnehaha Creek.
Minneapolis
July 14, 2018
Students on the University of Minnesota campus.

He, she or ze? Pronouns could pose trouble under U policy

Draft University of Minnesota policy would punish those who ignore personal pronoun preferences.
St. Paul
July 14, 2018
St. Paul City Council candidate David Martinez.

St. Paul City Council candidate posts about restraining order, marital conflict on campaign blog

Restraining order describes his struggle with depression.
Minneapolis
July 14, 2018
Pall bearers carry the casket of Thurman Blevins from the church to the hearse after funeral services for Blevins Saturday, July 14, 2018, at Faith De

Thurman Blevins mourned and honored at Minneapolis funeral

Thurman Blevins, 31, was shot and killed by police on June 23.
Local
July 14, 2018
A utilities worker took in the flooding of the Des Moines River in Currie, Minn. The state is seeking federal disaster aid for 36 counties and one tri

Muggy Minn. summer sets records for heat and humidity

In the Twin Cities metro area, the first six weeks of summer have been the hottest and muggiest ever, the National Weather Service says.
St. Paul
July 14, 2018
Ashley Weed owner of Jandrich Floral Shop worked on a flower arrangement Thursday July 5, 2018 in St. Paul, MN.

Streetcar plan for St. Paul's West 7th has some business owners fearing losses

Public officials prefer it to bus rapid transit for busy St. Paul corridor.
South Metro
July 14, 2018

Former Shakopee City Hall site could see redevelopment

Apartment proposal designed with young professionals in mind.
South Metro
July 14, 2018
Jordan brewery 1866-present A look at a handful of brewery workers from about 1934, only a year after the end of prohibition.

Historic Jordan brewery's future is connected to its rich and colorful past

Built with limestone blocks near hillside cooling caves in the 1860s, the 152-year-old brewery operated until 1949.
Minneapolis
July 14, 2018

On anniversary of her death, Justine Ruszczyk Damond remembered in Minneapolis

A bench with her name on it was dedicated near Minnehaha Creek.
Minneapolis
July 14, 2018

Minneapolis police find missing vulnerable adult

Siva Muddana, who arrived in Minneapolis from India just two weeks ago, had been last seen Friday night near the Stone Arch Bridge.
East Metro
July 14, 2018

Ramsey County Board signs new manager to two-year contract

Ryan O'Connor will begin July 30. He is replacing Julie Kleinschmidt, who is retiring.

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