St. Paul
October 4, 2017
From the back of his 1991 Volvo, St. Paul mayoral candidate Tom Goldstein knocked on doors and distributed lawn signs in the Merriam Park neighborhood

St. Paul mayoral candidate Tom Goldstein pushes greater financial accountability

Outspoken opponent of stadium subsidies pushes education, infrastructure instead.
St. Paul
October 4, 2017

St. Paul School District outlines bargaining strategy

'Working within our budget' is one aim, but no specific dollar figure given.
St. Paul
October 3, 2017
St. Paul mayoral candidate Elizabeth Dickinson, left, chats with Stuart Schmitz outside his home. ] LEILA NAVIDI ï leila.navidi@startribune.com B

St. Paul mayoral candidate Elizabeth Dickinson envisions a greener city

Third-party hopeful fights for sustainable energy, eco-minded jobs and industry.
St. Paul
October 3, 2017
"People all over the city, in every neighborhood of our city, know the status quo won't get us ready for the next 50 years." Melvin Carter III

St. Paul mayoral candidate Melvin Carter focuses on the city's future

With deep roots in Rondo, former City Council member wants to pay it forward.
East Metro
October 3, 2017

Bayport woman critically injured in knife attack allegedly by brother

The victim's daughter intervened and yelled at the attacker, who fled.
Variety
October 3, 2017
The hallway of the Exchange Building in St. Paul.

Exchange Building in St. Paul sold, will become boutique hotel

Politics
October 3, 2017
Sam Bauer, who studies lawns and grasses checked a water meter while working in the experimental growing fields at the UMN St. Paul campus Monday Octo

Overwatering lawns — and pavement — is the norm in the Twin Cities

A survey of 1,000 homeowners shows thirsty turf is sucking down the metro's water. On average, residents watered 500 square feet of pavement.
East Metro
October 2, 2017

Ramsey County denied deaf man access to technology to communicate with family, suit alleges

He says TTY machine denied for personal use.
St. Paul
September 30, 2017
Destroyed communities are seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017. The aftermath of the powerful

Minnesota officers volunteer to help with Hurricane Maria relief in Puerto Rico

15 Minnesota volunteers, all Spanish-speaking, hope to fly to the damaged island to aid relief efforts on Monday.
St. Paul
September 30, 2017
St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman gives his budget address. ] (Leila Navidi/Star Tribune) leila.navidi@startribune.com BACKGROUND INFORMATION: St. Paul May

St. Paul aims to ease property tax sticker shock

Online tool allows a before-and-after look at property tax changes.
St. Paul
September 30, 2017
Pipeline opponents rallied on the steps of the State Capitol to oppose the proposed Enbridge Line 3 tar sands pipeline expansion. ] GLEN STUBBE ï

Enbridge pipeline hearings attract hundreds in St. Paul

The comments ran from climate damage to the economic boost the $2 billion-plus project would cause.
St. Paul
September 29, 2017
St. Paul Public Schools Superintendent Valeria Silva had a buyout clause in the contract that is not in the contracts of similar school districts in M

Ex-St. Paul schools Superintendent Silva takes job at New York academy

Ousted superintendent to train school leaders during 2017-18 school year.
St. Paul
September 29, 2017

Man fatally shot outside St. Paul strip mall

It was the 17th homicide in St. Paul this year.
St. Paul
September 29, 2017
Site of the former Ford Assembly Plant in St. Paul.

St. Paul neighbors, divided over Ford site vote, look to the future

Business owners say the site would bring new customers.
St. Paul
September 29, 2017
Vintage on Selby sold for $87 million.

Upscale apartment-Whole Foods complex in St. Paul sells for $87M to NY firm

St. Paul
September 28, 2017
St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman, with mic, and Police Chief Todd Axtell in February.

St. Paul residents have new tool for sharing views about Police Department

The department is introducing a standardized survey available online and in paper form.
South Metro
September 28, 2017

South St. Paul woman critical after being struck by possible drunk driver

A St. Paul Parks and Recreation employee performed CPR on the woman before medics arrived.
St. Paul
September 28, 2017
Supporters of the master plan to develop the Ford Plant site applauded after the St. Paul City Council voted to approve it 5-2.

St. Paul City Council approves Ford plant site plan on 5-2 vote

The master plan, which has been divisive in the Highland Park area, will guide development of the 122-acre site into an urban village.
St. Paul
September 27, 2017
Flavored cigars are for sale at Loon Grocery and Deli in Minneapolis, Minn., Monday, June 8, 2015. The Minneapolis City Council began discussing a pro

St. Paul leaders say they support restriction of menthol tobacco sales but will wait a month

Council members plan to work with businesses before moving forward with regulations.
Eat & Drink
September 27, 2017
Officers line up at the O'Cheeze food truck for a special event at Minneapolis City Hall.

O'Cheeze food truck opening a cheese bar in St. Paul food hall

When it arrives next spring, look for 50-plus cheeses, plus beer, wine and cocktails.

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