Variety
October 25, 2017
How a St. Paul fitness buff Ben Passer turned his junk food obsession into a role as an instagram influencer who feeds the Internet's ever-growing nee

St. Paul lawyer moonlights as king of junk food reviewers on Instagram

This fitness buff turned his junk food obsession into a role as an Instagram influencer.
St. Paul
October 24, 2017
St. Paul mayoral candidate Melvin Carter, shown in September. In a letter dated Tuesday, the St. Paul Police Federation made note of two recent homici

St. Paul police union, Carter campaign spar over guns stolen from his home

Melvin Carter's campaign called the Police Federation's letter raising questions about the theft a "racist attack" and called for other candidates to condemn it.
St. Paul
October 24, 2017

Two shot, wounded in St. Paul Monday following violent week

Police said it's unclear whether the shootings are related to recent homicides or other shootings.
St. Paul
October 24, 2017
St. Paul mayoral candidates including, from left, Melvin Carter, Elizabeth Dickinson, Tom Goldstein, Pat Harris and Dai Thao, answered a question aske

Late surge in cash flows into St. Paul mayor's race

Melvin Carter, Pat Harris see fundraising surge before Nov. 7 election.
East Metro
October 24, 2017
Jojo Garcia, during his time at East Ridge High School.

Onetime prized Gophers football recruit Garcia dies in St. Paul

Jojo Garcia committed to play for the Gophers, but he changed his mind with the departure in 2015 of head coach Jerry Kill.
Minneapolis
October 24, 2017
Cyclists and traffic move up Marshall Avenue eastbound in St. Paul during rush hour.

Spread of Twin Cities bike lanes excites as well as angers many

Growing network in Minneapolis and St. Paul frustrates critics; supporters say cars can't always be king.
Minneapolis
October 24, 2017
Noise-reduction wall on Interstate 94 near Hwy 280.

With rain, snow coming, MnDOT delays repairs on 'most awful ramp in state'

The weather forecast calls for rain and snow Thursday and Friday, and as a result the Minnesota Department of Transportation is rescheduling work to repair the ramp from southbound Hwy. 280 to eastbound I-94.
Eat & Drink
October 24, 2017
Parlour, home to a beloved Minneapolis burger, opening second location in St. Paul

Parlour, home to a beloved Minneapolis burger, opening second location in St. Paul

The popular Minneapolis cocktail bar is growing its footprint — across the river.
Minneapolis
October 24, 2017
St. Paul Police and the Minnesota BCA investigate an officer involved shooting crime scene on Euclid Street.

Violent 5-day stretch: 17 shot, 2 fatally, in Mpls. and St. Paul

Tally includes two homicides in St. Paul. Police in both cities have no indication any of the shootings are connected.
Politics
October 24, 2017
St. Paul mayoral candidates including, from left, Melvin Carter, Elizabeth Dickinson, Tom Goldstein, Pat Harris and Dai Thao, answered a question aske

St. Paul mayoral candidates draw cash from donors outside the city

Star Tribune analysis shows which candidates are favored in different St. Paul neighborhoods and what communities outside St. Paul — and outside Minnesota — are financially fueling the race.
East Metro
October 23, 2017

Bruce Bacon, farming and local food pioneer, dies at 76

Variety
October 23, 2017
MUST CREDIT: Como Park Zoo & Conservatory. Como Zoo is thrilled to announce the addition of a baby western lowland gorilla to its troop. The baby fema

It's a girl! Como Zoo goes bananas over birth of gorilla

Como Zoo announces newborn gorilla. Mom and daughter are doing fine.
St. Paul
October 23, 2017
Superintendent Joe Gothard made his way past members of the St. Paul teachers union, wearing their signature red shirts, at a demonstration outside Tu

Tensions high as Mpls., St. Paul begin teacher contract talks

Budget strife is sure to complicate teacher contract talks in Minneapolis and St. Paul, where teachers are pushing for pay increases and district officials are stressing how tight their finances are.
St. Paul
October 22, 2017

St. Paul police investigating second homicide this weekend

Officers working off-duty at an establishment on the 900 block of University Avenue reported hearing shots fired at 2 a.m. Sunday, police said.
St. Paul
October 21, 2017
St. Paul Fire Chief Tim Butler will start Monday in his previous role as the department's fire emergency management and communications chief.

After news of reprimand for 'intimidation,' St. Paul fire chief steps down

The announcement comes just days after it was made public that Tim Butler was reprimanded by the city in 2016 for retaliating against an employee.
St. Paul
October 21, 2017

One dead in early-morning St. Paul shooting

Minneapolis
October 20, 2017
James J. Lopez, pictured after his 2016 arrest in Scott County.

Minneapolis cop charged with threatening sister-in-law, wife

James J. Lopez's wife alleged that he had threatened to kill her in the past, and once put a gun to her head.
St. Paul
October 20, 2017
Gillette Children's Hospital physical therapist Kellen Feeney utilizes a robalt, which means robotic assisted locomotor training, to aid a young patie

Gillette Children's hospital celebrates 120th, still a rarity in the treatment of children with disabilities

Nonprofit is still only one of a handful offering long-term care for rare disorders and injuries.
South Metro
October 20, 2017
Man dies fleeing police after jumping off Lafayette Bridge

Man dies fleeing police after jumping off Lafayette Bridge

South St. Paul and West St. Paul officers began chasing the man along Concord Boulevard north and west toward Hwy. 52 on Thursday night.
St. Paul
October 20, 2017

St. Paul man charged with breaking into mayoral candidate's home

The suspect was captured after Melvin Carter followed him out of his yard.

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