St. Paul
August 19, 2015
St. Paul rowing coach Miriam Baer has spent years molding champions

St. Paul rowing coach Miriam Baer has spent years molding champions

She is one tough rowing coach, her young charges say. But she gets results – and she cares.
East Metro
August 19, 2015
Lavauntai Broadbent

No charges in fatal St. Paul shooting of alleged teen robber in park

Alleged robber was shot after brandishing a handgun at two people at Shadow Falls Park in St. Paul.
St. Paul
August 19, 2015

St. Paul man looking out for neighbor ends up being beaten, car stolen

Police recover car, arrest suspects the next day.
Minneapolis
August 19, 2015
At the end of the program, organizer Sarah Super, left, was hugged by Kaitlyn, one of a dozen women who shared their experiences at the "Break the Sil

Sexual assault survivors break their silence

About a dozen women and one man told their stories at a Minneapolis gathering called Break the Silence Day.
East Metro
August 18, 2015
Shooting victim won't forgive New Brighton man found guilty

Shooting victim won't forgive New Brighton man found guilty

Jennifer Cleven, girlfriend of the man killed and wounded herself in the shooting, also expressed frustration with the legal system after Neal Zumberge was convicted of first-degree murder and three other counts.
East Metro
August 18, 2015
Former St. Paul Mayor Larry Cohen, 1972-1976, listened to other mayors as they spoke to a crowd in a St. Paul Mayors Forum during the annual Saint Pau

Ramsey County earmarks funding for Larry Cohen tribute

The "recognition project" would honor a longtime public servant who retired in 2002.
St. Paul
August 18, 2015

Obituary: Audun Fredriksen saved uncounted lives from the Nazis

Family and friends knew they could get only so far before Fredriksen would gently deflect a query about his war days in the Norwegian underground.
Variety
August 18, 2015
Doris Hines, Twin Cities jazz singer.

Obituary: Doris Hines, 91, Twin Cities jazz legend

East Metro
August 18, 2015

Minnesota nonprofit offers volunteer service opportunities in Cuba

East Metro
August 17, 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,

Zumberge testifies about fatal shooting: 'The gun ... just kept going off'

Zumberge testified he read neighbor's lips during argument that preceded New Brighton shootings.
St. Paul
August 17, 2015

Parakeet down!

Shots fired into a St. Paul house had consequences.
St. Paul
August 17, 2015

Flooding closes downtown St. Paul YMCA

Y announced on its Facebook page that it will be closed all of Monday.
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.

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