St. Paul
December 30, 2016
Summit Brewing Co. will celebrate its 30th anniversary with limited-release beers like this double IPA.

Summit Brewing sues 2 former employees, alleging sharing of trade secrets

Microbrewer accuses two of conspiring to sell the company's confidential trade secrets to high-level executives for "a direct competitor."
St. Paul
December 29, 2016
Linwood Monroe Arts Plus School principal Bryan Bass tied the shoes of one of the students, Wednesday, December 21, 2016 in St. Paul, MN. ] (ELIZABETH

School's plea for improvements roils St. Paul neighborhood

Scope of renovation plans at Linwood Monroe Arts Plus Lower Campus divides the Summit Hill neighborhood and the City Council might have to step in.
Minneapolis
December 29, 2016
Visitors got to celebrate one last classic Bell Museum of Natural History moment on the University of Minnesota campus Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2016, in Mi

Bell Museum visitors take in final hours before its closing on Saturday

The Bell Museum shuts its doors this week and will reopen St. Paul in 2018.
St. Paul
December 28, 2016

Lawsuit: St. Paul schools retaliated against sub who spoke about assault

Candice Egan said the district barred her from working in its schools after she spoke to the media about being assaulted by a student in March.
East Metro
December 28, 2016

Remains found in N.D. confirmed as missing Vadnais Heights woman's

The remains discovered during an early-December search in rural Cass County were Michelle Newell's. The suspect in Newell's death, Timothy J. Barr, provided information about the remains' location.
Minneapolis
December 28, 2016
Charlie Weaver, executive director of the Minnesota Business Partnership.

New work rules in Mpls., St. Paul set stage for battle at Capitol

Business groups and some lawmakers see new urgency for a state law that would prohibit cities from setting their own workplace standards.
St. Paul
December 27, 2016
St. Paul City Council member Dai Thao opened the discussion on Resolution 15-2233, which he authored to condemn Republican presidential candidate Dona

St. Paul City Council Member Dai Thao to run for mayor

The fourth candidate to jump in, he plans to focus on education, equity and attracting businesses.
St. Paul
December 27, 2016
This video shows why you should stay in your vehicle after a crash

This video shows why you should stay in your vehicle after a crash

Two men narrowly escaped injury while standing on the side of I-94 in downtown St. Paul.
St. Paul
December 23, 2016

Community rallied to remove police from review board in St. Paul

In a rare move, St. Paul residents flipped City Council vote on police misconduct commission.
St. Paul
December 22, 2016
A rendering of plans for the former Macy's building in downtown St. Paul.

Wild signs lease for practice rink at former Macy's in St. Paul

Developers are overhauling the building and adding an ice rink that will also be available for local teams, figure skaters and groups to rent.
East Metro
December 22, 2016

Attorneys for officer in Philando Castile shooting remove judge from case

No reason is required for the request – in case against officer who shot Philando Castile.
East Metro
December 22, 2016

Charges: Woman read text just before causing fatal I-35W crash

Destiny Y. Xiong had dropped her phone.
East Metro
December 21, 2016

Civil commitment likely for suspect in St. Paul abduction, sexual assault of girl

Man accused of grabbing girl off street in St. Paul called 'sexually dangerous.'
East Metro
December 21, 2016
Tiffany Kong who works nearby browned a smore, says "a garden would be beautiful. More greenery downtown would be nice."]Over the next several months,

St. Paul's Central Station area kicks off a year of pop-up events

Pop-up events aim to bring vitality to Green Line Central Station.
St. Paul
December 21, 2016
The last Ford Ranger rolls out of the St. Paul assembly plant Friday morning. ] GLEN STUBBE • glen.stubbe@startribune.com St. Paul,

St. Paul neighbors give Ford site plan mostly high marks

While some have questions over housing density, many like green space, trails in city's proposal.
East Metro
December 20, 2016

Last defendant convicted in St. Paul double homicide

Two men were shot in a drug dispute in St. Paul.
East Metro
December 19, 2016

Officer charged in Castile case makes brief court appearance, no plea yet

A trial judge will hear the officer's pleas and a motion to dismiss the case at a later date.
East Metro
December 19, 2016

Officer Yanez to appear in court in Philando Castile killing

No plea is expected from Jeronimo Yanez in Ramsey County as he waits to see which judge will get case.
St. Paul
December 17, 2016

33 cars stolen from St. Paul streets as drivers warmed them up

One woman allegedly stole a car out of St. Paul and drove herself to the airport, where she was arrested at a boarding gate.
Variety
December 16, 2016
Viking cruise ship is docked at Regensburg, Germany.

Cruising to St. Paul? Viking's Mississippi River plans on hold

Announced in 2015, Viking River Cruises' arrival on the Mississippi is not yet known.

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