East Metro
March 6, 2017

Judge sets $40K bail for Diamond Reynolds in hammer attack

East Metro
March 6, 2017

St. Paul police warn of phone scammers posing as law enforcement, IRS

Some also claim to be from IRS, and demand purchase of gift cards.
Politics
March 6, 2017
A farmer returned to his farm on Hwy. 30 after raking ditch hay with his tractor. The state wants farmers to get permits to mow ditches, hoping to pre

As grasslands shrink, a rural war rages over mowing ditches

But cutting the grass could deplete much-needed wildlife habitat, state says.
St. Paul
March 4, 2017
St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman with his dog, Roscoe, in the living room of his home.

In governor's race, St. Paul's Coleman takes on mayoral jinx

In governor's race, he hopes to succeed where many have failed.
North Metro
March 4, 2017
Will Grahek, who grew up in Centerville and graduated from Centennial High School, was shot and killed in Duluth.

Duluth police arrest 5 in killing of St. Paul police officer's son

St. Paul
March 4, 2017
Mark Youngblood, center, the founder of the Old St. Paul Facebook page and Jean Day, left, and Jim Sazevich, right, shared some of their favorite memo

Old St. Paul Facebook group helps people connect to a city that was

The online neighborhood gathering place reflects a growing passion among people across the country to better connect to their past.
East Metro
March 3, 2017
Diamond Reynolds was arrested on suspicion of assault.

Philando Castile's girlfriend Diamond Reynolds charged with assault in hammer attack

Reynolds appeared in Ramsey County District Court to face charges of second- and third-degree assault, according to online records.
East Metro
March 3, 2017
Emily Hovan, 16, of Circus Juventas, worked on aerials as she and other performers demonstrated their skills after a news conference.

Smithsonian to honor St. Paul's Circus Juventas

Members of the youth circus will perform on the National Mall this summer.
St. Paul
March 3, 2017

St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman hires city spokesman with campaign experience

East Metro
March 3, 2017

Former state employee sues Minnesota for discrimination, retaliation

State officials said they can't discuss the case but say they are committed to a positive working environment.
St. Paul
March 3, 2017

PDF: Criminal complaint against Diamond Reynolds

Minneapolis
March 2, 2017
Protesters cheered and chanted outside the House Chamber as Representatives entered to vote on a bill that would block cities from passing wage or sic

In first step, Minn. House votes to block cities' wage, workplace rules

GOP plan would repeal Minneapolis and St. Paul sick-leave ordinances. But a Senate measure has yet to reach the floor, and Gov. Dayton is sure to veto anything.
St. Paul
March 2, 2017
Sheila Harrow Brod (in red in center) greeted people around her as she and packed crowd took a minute to greet each other during an interfaith rally a

More than 200 gather in St. Paul to denounce hate crimes, bomb threats vs. Jewish groups

Recent threats against Jewish sites led over 200 from many beliefs to gather in St. Paul to denounce hate.
March 2, 2017

More than 200 from many faiths gather in St. Paul to denounce hate crimes

Recent threats against Jewish sites led over 200 from many beliefs to gather in St. Paul to denounce hate.
St. Paul
March 2, 2017

Higher Ground respite unit for homeless seeks to cut repeat ER visits

Patients living on streets struggle with follow-up care, medications.
East Metro
March 2, 2017
Peter H. Berge was arrested, but has not been charged after a fatal collision with jogger Scott Spoo.

Brain cancer diagnosis for driver who fatally hit St. Paul runner

The motorist was unaware of his medical condition when he hit the runner in the crosswalk near the Mississippi River.
Minneapolis
March 1, 2017
The St. Paul and Minneapolis Fire Departments are holding a contest to see which one can get the community to donate the most food in March. Proceeds

St. Paul and Minneapolis firefighters face off in food drive

Celebrities
March 1, 2017
For the first time, the Como Zoo is offering a behind-the-scenes tour, what some might call a "signature experience." Here, tour visitors got an up-cl

Como Zoo is live streaming what we all need right now: adorable animals

On Thursday, Como is partnering with Animal Planet as it begins a 10-hour livestream of life inside the zoo.
Minneapolis
March 1, 2017
Members of the FTC Rubies All-girls Minneapolis public school FTC team marched in the 6th annual Robotics Alley conference and Expo,Tuesday at the Dep

Girls help shatter stereotype at robotics industry expo

In showing off robots at Minneapolis event, Rubies and Ponytail Posse members are adamant about making a career in the STEM fields.
St. Paul
February 27, 2017
Treasure Island Resort and Casino has signed on for the naming rights of the former Macy's building in downtown St. Paul.
(Image provided by Treasure

Macy's in downtown St. Paul to be renamed Treasure Island Center

Treasure Island Resort and Casino has entered an agreement for naming rights for the redeveloped building

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