St. Paul
February 7, 2018
Como Lakeside Pavilion in St. Paul. Photographed in 2015.

New restaurant coming to Como Lakeside Pavilion in St. Paul

Spring Cafe will be the third food vendor to occupy the lakeside pavilion since 2015.
St. Paul
February 7, 2018
Former St. Paul City Council Member Russ Stark

Six vie for interim role on St. Paul City Council

A temporary replacement will be named Feb. 14, as Mitra Jalali Nelson announces her candidacy.
Eat & Drink
February 7, 2018
New restaurant Holman's Table in St. Paul.

St. Paul Downtown Airport lands new restaurant, Holman's Table

The St. Paul airport is for private planes only, but the public can access the restaurant.
St. Paul
February 7, 2018
St. Paul mayoral candidate Dai Thao spoke to volunteers before the start of the Payne Arcade Harvest Festival and Parade. ] Shari L. Gross ï shar

St. Paul's Thao charged with illegally marking elderly voter's ballot

Lawyer for council member said his actions to help voter were "perfectly legal."
East Metro
February 7, 2018
Simon Caquelin, 7, of St. Paul died Monday, Feb. 5, 2018 after sustaining injuries in a sledding accident in Wisconsin in late January.

St. Paul boy dies after hitting tree while sledding at Scout camp

Simon Caquelin hit a tree while sledding at a Boy Scout camp last week. After 10 days in the hospital, he died Monday.
St. Paul
February 6, 2018
Joe Gothard is the the superintendent of the St. Paul Public Schools. Photographed in his office, Thursday, July 6, 2017 in St. Paul, MN.

Talks to avert St. Paul teachers' strike show progress

Plans are still being made, however, for a possible walkout within days.
East Metro
February 6, 2018
Lt. Gov. Michelle Fischbach chatted with her lawyers before a motion hearing in the civil lawsuit by constituent Destiny Dusosky claiming Lt. Gov. Mic

Decision in Fischbach lawsuit pending as legislative session looms

Judge John Guthmann declined to say whether he would decide on lieutenant governor's bid to stay in Senate before session starts Feb. 20.
St. Paul
February 6, 2018

Obituary: St. Thomas Prof. Hubert Walczak brought love of math to many

A mathematics professor for 33 years, Walczak used weather reports, music or everyday statistics to make numbers come alive.
Vikings
February 6, 2018
Dancers performed Sunday during the halftime show headlined by Justin Timberlake during Super Bowl LII at U.S> Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. ] Carlos G

Minnesota students' Super Bowl performance was top secret

East Metro
February 5, 2018

Child fires Maplewood officer's gun; no one injured

Maplewood cop was in a school gym; no one hurt.
St. Paul
February 5, 2018
Former St. Paul City Council Member Russ Stark

St. Paul attorney is first to enter Fourth Ward council race

Amy Ireland is the first to jump in after Russ Stark joined mayor's office.
Music
February 5, 2018
Justin Timberlake performs during the Super Bowl halftime show Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minn. (Elizabeth Flores/Minneapolis Star Tribune/T

Timberlake, take two: He books Xcel Energy Center for September concert

The pop star is fresh off his breathless halftime show at the Super Bowl.
Music
February 5, 2018
Paul Simon played at the Orpheum Theatre Tuesday June 14, 2016 in Minneapolis, MN.] Jerry Holt /Jerry.Holt@Startribune.com

Paul Simon announces his final concert tour; Twin Cities stop included

"I am grateful for a fulfilling career," the Hall of Fame singer-songwriter said.
Vikings
February 3, 2018
Wayne Kostroski is staging the 27th Taste of the NFL on Feb. 3.

Chefs gather at NFL's 'Party with a Purpose'

The hunger relief fundraiser in St. Paul drew luminaries as varied as former Viking Ben Leber and Cara Mund, 2018 Miss America.
St. Paul
February 3, 2018
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With adaptive sports, Gillette helps kids buck disabilities

Gillette is taking on the high cost of equipment, which can make it prohibitive for kids and families.
Vikings
February 3, 2018
Flash mob brings Prince to St. Paul's Ice Palace

Flash mob brings Prince to St. Paul's Ice Palace

The crowd parted as the group, clad in purple fur bomber hats, danced to "Let's Go Crazy."
St. Paul
February 3, 2018
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1946 St. Paul teachers' strike got everyone's attention

Some historians consider that walkout 72 years ago the first organized teachers' strike in the nation.
St. Paul
February 3, 2018
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter shook hands with Pauline Johnson, of Roseville, during the Winter Carnival's King Boreas Grand Day Parade Saturday.

St. Paul Mayor Carter walks into $15 minimum wage battle

St. Paul leaders, businesses say minimum wage battle won't be a repeat of Minneapolis.
St. Paul
February 2, 2018

Feuding brothers led to St. Paul murder, charges say

Justin Girling allegedly shot Kurt Schmeck and then fired two more times as he tried to get up.
Vikings
February 2, 2018
Minneapolis' must-see neighborhood is ... St. Paul?

Minneapolis' must-see neighborhood is ... St. Paul?

Minnesotans, known for enthusiastically defending ourselves against perceived media snubs, quickly criticized a CNN article.

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