East Metro
August 16, 2015
In this undated photo provided by the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit, Cecil the lion rests in Hwange National Park, in Hwange, Zimbabwe. Two Zimb

Aerial photo honoring Cecil the lion to be taken Saturday in St. Paul

St. Paul
August 15, 2015

Gallery: Making art to honor Cecil the Lion

Local residents gathered to form a giant memorial in the likeness of Cecil the honor the lion and to call for the protection of lions and the end of trophy hunting. The image was created by artist John Quigley.
Variety
August 15, 2015
Streetscapes: Emmanuel Masqueray�s other churches - Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

Streetscapes: St. Paul Cathedral architect designed heavenly small churches, too

Famous for his towering St. Paul Cathedral and lavish Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis, French architect Emmanuel Masqueray completed many smaller churches, too, including four in St. Paul.
Minneapolis
August 15, 2015
Hennepin County Board Chairman Mike Opat

Hennepin ready to work with United owner on soccer stadium

Commissioner Mike Opat says Minnesota United owner Bill McGuire must decide where he wants a team to play: Minneapolis or St. Paul.
St. Paul
August 14, 2015

Weekend traffic: Snelling Av. bridge opens tonight; Hwy. 100 closes

Bridge is part of a $13.2 million overhaul of busy Midway area.
East Metro
August 14, 2015

New Brighton man: 'they should give me a medal' in neighbor's shooting

The defense in Neal Zumberge's murder trial could start calling its first witnesses Friday afternoon, continuing with its case next week.
East Metro
August 13, 2015
Neal C. Zumberge, 58, opened fire on neighbors Todd Stevens and Jennifer Clevens after the latter engaged in an argument with Zumberge's wife, Paula,

'I just had enough,' Zumberge says in 911 call reporting New Brighton shooting

The prosecution is expected to rest its case Friday.
East Metro
August 13, 2015

Snelling Avenue over I-94 will reopen Friday night, a week early

East Metro
August 13, 2015

St. Paul man admits killing girlfriend while he held their baby

Prosecutors to seek 40-year sentence for Dimitri D. Harrell, who shot Samirria White in the face.
Stage & Arts
August 13, 2015
The sold out crowd during the Cat Video Festival hosted by the Walker Arts Center.

Internet Cat Video Festival draws thousands to St. Paul

Baseball and cat videos came together in weird harmony for the 4th annual Internet Cat Video Festival at CHS Field.
St. Paul
August 13, 2015
St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman, left, and MLS president and deputy commissioner Mark Abbott looked out over CHS Field. They were discussing St. Paul's b

St. Paul ready to begin planning for soccer stadium, mayor says

Mayor Chris Coleman has been aggressive in his pursuit of Major League Soccer. Now it's up to the team and league.
St. Paul
August 12, 2015

Four challenge for seats on St. Paul City Council

Four St. Paul City Council members will face challengers in the November election.
St. Paul
August 12, 2015
#catvidfest takes over CHS Field tonight

#catvidfest takes over CHS Field tonight

Thousands of people will have their eyes glued to cat videos at CHS Field tonight in St. Paul.
Variety
August 12, 2015
Minnesota history comes alive in a brand-new2015 show by the Minnesota Historical Society and the Minnesota State Fair Foundation. The mosquito, a blu

State Fair announces dozens of new attractions for 2015

Dozens of new attractions for this year's festivities were announced Wednesday.
East Metro
August 12, 2015

St. Paul woman dies in rollover on I-35 near Rush City

The 53-year-old driver was heading south on I-35 when her vehicle "veered sharply to the left," the patrol said.
Politics
August 11, 2015
Gray wolf

Minnesota wolf population stable for third year

Wolf numbers fluctuate with the number of deer, their primary prey, and the severity of the winter, wildlife officials said.
East Metro
August 11, 2015
MLS official visits St. Paul Midway area to view potential stadium site

MLS official visits St. Paul Midway area to view potential stadium site

Pro soccer president Abbott meets mayor, tours property.
St. Paul
August 11, 2015
St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman talks to M.K. Nguyen, holding her 2-month-old son Stokely Phan-Quang, and Maurice Hodges, top right, both residents of th

St. Paul mayor proposes market-based plan to help downtown parking

Chris Coleman is proposing a 1.9 percent property tax levy increase for 2016 to help fund his $546 million budget.

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