Minneapolis
St. Thomas' new 2-year college lures low-income students
The Dougherty Family College is believed to be only the second college of its kind in the country. So far it has filled about half of its 150 seats.
St. Paul
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Some Dayton's Bluff residents try to push out homeless day center
People who live near Listening House gave St. Paul officials an earful on center's zoning requirements. Now a month has been set aside to work on problems.
Minneapolis
19-year-old critically injured in St. Paul bus crash makes 'small steps' to recovery
The family of Markus Jackson said he opened his eyes for the first time since the July 21 crash.
Minneapolis
Thomas Dooley, 91, built a life around antiwar activism
Thomas Dooley knew exactly what he believed — and the people around him knew it, too.
West Metro
Riot charges dropped against Philando Castile's cousin in I-94 protest
Louis B. Hunter had been charged with throwing objects at law enforcement.
Minneapolis
Developers edge into the park business, pitching in to deliver amenities for tenants
This happened with the Commons in Minneapolis, and now St. Paul is doing it with land along the Green Line.
St. Paul
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False alarms are about to get more expensive in St. Paul
The City Council opted for a smaller increase in the annual fee after public outcry.
St. Paul
Tots and Trains day
It was Tots and Trains day at the Minnesota Transportation Museum's Jackson Street Roadhouse, Wednesday, August 2, 2017. Children were able to play on trains, listen to story time, arts and crafts and a snack.
East Metro
Judge expects to approve $2 million distribution to Valerie Castile
Judge Susan Robiner was concerned that Philando Castile's sister did not make a claim on the $3 million settlement.
Minneapolis
Twin Cities neighbors, police take a step toward harmony
National Night Out, promoting partnerships between communities and police, was a welcome respite amid tragedy and a growing gulf.
East Metro
Philando Castile's father fights for part of $3 million settlement
From prison, Phelix H. Frazier Sr. asserted he deserves part of settlement in Philando's death.
St. Paul
Death in St. Paul's Indian Mounds Park prompts controversy on social media
Police and activists held separate news conferences to address the death.
South Metro
Fugitive in Mendota Heights murder captured after more than 3 days
Lucifer Nguyen was captured late Monday night after a manhunt that lasted more than three days, the Dakota County Sheriff's Office confirmed. He was charged with murder as part of a violent crime spree in the Mendota Heights area over the weekend.
Politics
August: State says 3M is reneging on 10-year-old cleanup deal for polluted water
Drinking water for several hundred homeowners is at stake in recent standoff.
St. Paul
St. Paul debuts strategy to increase tech jobs
The city's Innovation Cabinet set a goal: 2,000 tech-related jobs by 2020.
East Metro
'Lewd conduct' in front of minors alleged in acting class at St. Paul library
Surveillance video from St. Paul library shows the suspect with two victims.
East Metro
Junior Achievement of Upper Midwest to move headquarters to refurbished St. Paul site in Midway
The organization will spend about $17 million on the move.
St. Paul
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Mayoral candidates confront a more progressive and diverse St. Paul
Candidates confront a far more progressive and diverse city.
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