Kellogg Boulevard-3rd Street bridge over I-94 in St. Paul closes Monday for three-year construction project

Kellogg Boulevard-3rd Street bridge over I-94 in St. Paul closes Monday for three-year construction project

The $91 million bridge replacement project has been in the works since 2014.

St. Paul school retirees caught in HealthPartners, UnitedHealthcare dispute

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The district says it's exploring options because about 2,300 retirees are directly affected.

KARE 11 appeal: Ramsey County judge's order retracting court document violates First Amendment

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Attorneys for the news broadcast station say the U.S. Supreme Court has never ruled such orders as constitutional.
July 25
A pedestrian was hit by a Green Line light-rail train Tuesday afternoon in St. Paul, Metro Transit police said. The incident is under investigation.

Woman killed in light-rail crash identified as St. Paul mother of five

Her sister remembered Taquita Baker, 32, as a comedian who was active with her extended family.
Local
July 24
Northern Iron and Machine is seen on Thursday, June 20, 2024 in St. Paul.

Judge blocks MPCA from restricting hours at St. Paul iron foundry accused of pollution

Regulators say Northern Iron, LLC in St. Paul's Payne-Phalen neighborhood, broke air quality rules for fine particles and lead.
Local
July 24
The 2022 Union Depot tree is removed to be brought downtown.

Live in Ramsey County? Union Depot might want your problem tree for its holiday celebrations

The tree will be lit up with more than 15,000 lights, and its family will be invited to participate in the tree lighting celebration at St. Paul's Union Depot.
Local
July 23

Pedestrian struck and killed by Metro Transit light-rail train in St. Paul

The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. near University Avenue and Syndicate Street N.
Local
July 23
Hamline University reached a settlement this week with Erika López Prater, a former art history instructor who showed centuries-old artworks of the P

Hamline settles with instructor who showed images of Prophet Muhammad

The St. Paul university found itself at the center of a painful debate over academic freedom and religious tolerance after school leaders decided not to renew the art history instructor's contract.
Local
July 23
Kasim Abdur Razzaq wants to use his Bush fellowship to inspire other Black mental health professionals.

Meet the St. Paul mental health practitioner hoping to inspire other Black professionals to join the field

2024 Bush fellow Kasim Abdur Razzaq wants to inspire a cadre of Black practitioners to treat trauma in a culturally specific way.
Local
July 22
The metro area has received more than 11 inches of precipitation since June 1, nearly 4 inches above average, according to the National Weather Servic

Storm knocks out power in Twin Cities for more than 3,500 customers

The storm included wind gusts as high as 68 mph in Woodbury, according to the National Weather Service.
Movies
July 22
Cats have decided to share the spotlight at one of two Twin Cities video festivals.

Cats will share the spotlight with other pets at one of two Twin Cities video festivals

Animals and their antics will be featured at CHS Field in St. Paul. MSP Film's fest in Minneapolis will be about finicky and funny felines.
Local
July 22

Ramsey County settles lawsuit with man using walker who was allegedly pushed by deputies in Falcon Heights

Michael Torrey-White was 67 at the time of the incident and used a walker to get around. He alleged Ramsey County Sheriff's Office deputies mistook him for a younger crime suspect who was also Black.
Local
July 19
A coalition of funders announced Wednesday that Press Forward Minnesota had raised $6 million so far to support local journalism in the state.

Foundations invest $6 million in new fund to support local journalism in Minnesota

The money will help local groups over the next five years. Organizers also hope to drum up more philanthropic support.
Local
July 19
More than 100 people gathered at Como Park Pavilion in St. Paul on Friday to celebrate Ramsey County's treatment courts, which celebrate clients' path

Ramsey County picnic celebrating treatment courts promotes sobriety, paths forward

The 13th annual picnic celebrated clients' sobriety and achievements.
Local
July 19
A group of students and instructors at the University of Minnesota’s Department of Mechanical Engineering sent American, Minnesotan and school flags

U researchers launch new Minnesota flag into space

Photos of the state flag high above the Earth, along with a University of Minnesota flag, inspire pride in Minnesotans.
July 19
The cast of "Six" invests the show at the Ordway Center in St. Paul with enough wit and verve to make the Tudor queens their own.

Review: Pop styles, spunk and sparkly outfits rule in Ordway's 'Six,' back for a zesty third time

The remix of history reclaims the herstories of the Tudor queens as channeled by pop princesses.
Olympics
July 19
A stopmotion series of photographs shows gymnast Suni Lee practicing a switch ring leap on a balance beam.

Suni Lee wants balance beam gold. These elements could get her there.

Suni Lee said after the Olympic trials in Minneapolis that she "need[s] a beam gold." We look at key moments in her routine that could make the difference.
Local
July 17
First National Bank Building, built in downtown St. Paul in 1931, was purchased by St. Paul-based Madison Equities.

Downtown St. Paul's largest property owner says the city's core is in 'crisis'

An attorney representing Madison Equities offered a dismal portrayal of St. Paul as the company markets its entire office portfolio.
Variety
July 16
Txongpao Lee, executive director of the Hmong Cultural Center in St. Paul.

St. Paul's Hmong Cultural Center expands

Celebrating Hmong culture since 1992, the center now houses a larger museum and gift shop, with an extensive library upstairs.
Local
July 16
Rendering of the new basketball and hockey arena on the University of St. Thomas's south campus,.

St. Thomas will appeal ruling on planned arena in St. Paul, resumes construction

In a statement, the university say appeals court's concerns "can be remedied."
Local
July 16
Trahern Crews is one of four Bush Foundation fellows from St. Paul in 2024.

Black Lives Matter activist will use fellowship to explore history, leadership, organic farming

As a Bush Foundation fellow, Trahern Crews sees the connection between community action and growing food.
Music
July 16
Festival favorites the Red Hot Chili Peppers, led by bassist Flea, headlined the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in June ahead of their St. Paul gig.

Festival, ahoy! A dozen things to know about St. Paul's Minnesota Yacht Club

Lollapalooza promoter C3 Presents brings the Chili Peppers, Alanis Morissette and more to Harriet Island this weekend.
Music
July 16
Mike Mills, foreground, of R.E.M. performs at the Rockin' the River open air music festival at Navy Island in St. Paul on May 21, 1983. About 6,000 pe

Harriet Island boasts long music fest history starring Bob Dylan, Whitney Houston and Dave Matthews

A look back at music events on the Mississippi River from 1983 to 2012.

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