St. Paul
May 10, 2017

Three adults hurt during melee of young men fighting with weapons in St. Paul park

Up to 20 people were reported fighting outside Linwood Rec Center.
East Metro
May 10, 2017
Yanez defense to present Castile's driving and arrest records at trial

Yanez defense to present Castile's driving and arrest records at trial

The defense has said that Castile should not have been driving that day because he was high on marijuana.
St. Paul
May 9, 2017

St. Paul school employee on leave for 'inappropriate communications and actions' with student

The school principal sent a letter to parents Monday, about two weeks after he first filed a police report.
Minneapolis
May 9, 2017
A row of stumps lines Montana Avenue, west of Grotto Street, after St. Paul city crews cut the trees down in an attempt to manage emerald ash beetles.

Minneapolis, St. Paul losing thousands of trees to ash borer

In what arborists are calling an environmental catastrophe, cities are taking out ash trees by the thousands. When the two cities are done cutting, nearly 60,000 trees will be gone, leaving a gaping hole in the urban canopy.
East Metro
May 8, 2017

Change-of-venue fight continues in Yanez trial for Castile shooting

Prosecutors in the Castile shooting case assail third attempt by defense.
Minneapolis
May 7, 2017
YMCA CEO Glen Gunderson visited the YMCA on University Avenue, Tuesday, April 25, 2017 in St. Paul, MN. He is one of the highest paid nonprofit CEOs i

What's a fair salary to run a nonprofit? CEOs explain

Many say top talent translates into the ability to help more people and spend donor money more strategically. Others say social service organizations should be appropriately modest.
Minneapolis
May 6, 2017
Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Ed Graff wiped away a tear as he was overcome with emotion while delivering the closing remarks at Wednesday

Mpls., St. Paul schools aren't the only districts facing budget woes

More than half of districts in Twin Cities and suburbs are facing deficits, and those numbers could swell.
St. Paul
May 6, 2017
St. Paul councilmember Dai Thao listened to Finance Director Todd Hurley respond to a question he had about the Frank Baker settlement before the coun

Dai Thao says he will continue St. Paul mayoral run despite allegations

The City Council member is scrambling to move past the biggest disruption in his political career as he tries to break out in a highly competitive mayor's race.
St. Paul
May 6, 2017
Alt-right nationalists mocked anti-fascist protesters as they clashed on the steps of the Minnesota State Capitol Saturday.

Alt-right nationalists, protesters clash at Minnesota State Capitol

Meanwhile, inside the Capitol, Trump supporters who said they were not affiliated with the group outside gathered for a rally of their own.
Home & Garden
May 6, 2017
This house on St. Paul's Summit Avenue was designed by architect Clarence H.Johnston. Recently restored, it will be open for public tours from noon to

St. Paul mansion, condemned, then restored, hits market for $1.75 million

This grand home on Summit Avenue sparked a rift between renowned St. Paul architects Cass Gilbert and Clarence H. Johnston in the late 1800s. Now you can have it for $1.75 million.
Home & Garden
May 6, 2017

St. Paul mansion, condemned, then restored, hits market for $1.75 million

This grand home on Summit Avenue sparked a rift between renowned St. Paul architects Cass Gilbert and Clarence H. Johnston in the late 1800s. Now you can have it for $1.75 million.
St. Paul
May 5, 2017
Ron Maresh, of Anoka, shopped for scents at Gander Mountain in Blaine before the firearm deer season opener in 2016.

Gander Mountain CEO takes to Twitter to discuss store closings

The company's headquarters will likely stay in St. Paul, he tweeted.
St. Paul
May 5, 2017

Catholic Charites reaches $40M goal for new Dorothy Day Place in St. Paul

The next step is persuading legislators to provide $27 million in state bonds for the project.
St. Paul
May 5, 2017
Gordy the Goat was kidnapped but rescued.

Gordy the Goat briefly kidnapped from herd grazing in St. Paul park

The goat named Gordy was found in the back of an SUV after a 2-mile chase, police spokesman Steve Linders said.
St. Paul
May 5, 2017
St. Paul Central High teacher John Eklbad, center, appears to grimace in pain while switching chairs before speaking to media members Tuesday, Dec. 22

St. Paul teacher fights district's move to have assault case dismissed

'I'm a mess,' said John Ekblad. Federal judge to decide whether lawsuit qualifies for court review.
East Metro
May 5, 2017
St. Anthony police officer Jeronimo Yanez is charged in the fatal shooting of Philando Castile.

Judge bans facial expressions for attendees of Yanez trial

It's not unusual for judges to limit attendees' verbal and physical expression in court.
St. Paul
May 5, 2017

Murder charges filed against 2 St. Paul men in Frogtown killing

The two suspects were at a gang fight several days before the killing.
St. Paul
May 5, 2017
At Home plans new HQ, with 26 apartments, on bustling Grand Avenue in St. Paul

At Home plans new HQ, with 26 apartments, on bustling Grand Avenue in St. Paul

St. Paul-based developer At Home Apartments has landed a necessary rezoning for its latest project, a new mixed-use building along St. Paul's bustling Grand Avenue that will serve as its new headquarters.
East Metro
May 4, 2017
Jurors acquit St. Paul officer charged with punching suicidal girl

Jurors acquit St. Paul officer charged with punching suicidal girl

St. Paul Police Chief Todd Axtell said the department will move forward with its "internal process" regarding the incident.
St. Paul
May 4, 2017
Driver Mourssalou Boukari made a recycling round early Wednesday, January 25, 2017 in St. Paul, MN. The first couple of weeks with new recycling truck

St. Paul recycling collection still a problem for some residents

People are recycling more, but haulers are still missing some bins.

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