St. Paul
August 16, 2018
The former Ford assembly plant site, looking northwest, with the downtown Minneapolis in the background. ] JEFF WHEELER ï jeff.wheeler@startribun

Developer pledges to not build '10-story buildings' at Ford plant site in St. Paul

It was among 10 things that Ryan Cos. said it won't do at the site, and the vow drew applause.
St. Paul
August 16, 2018
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter said he has "concerns" about a proposal to add 50 new officers to the St. Paul Police Department.

St. Paul eyes taxes, cuts to fill 2019 budget gap

Mayor's new budget calls for 11.5% tax levy increase.
St. Paul
August 16, 2018
Patrick Seeb, a director Rochester’s Destination Medical Center, said Rochester has challenges similar to those that St. Paul had in the 1990s.

Development leader Patrick Seeb looks to his time in St. Paul for lessons to build up Rochester

Urban development expert said that part of realizing a new vision means showing that the city is global player.
St. Paul
August 16, 2018

St. Paul police investigate apparent shooting death on East Side near BCA

Emergency dispatch audio showed that police were called to 1430 Maryland Avenue E. for a man who suffered "multiple gunshots."
St. Paul
August 16, 2018

New hotel to be built in downtown St. Paul

The Raymond Group paid nearly $2.6 million for a surface parking lot on the corner of Jackson Street and E. 9th Street, a couple blocks from Mears Park.
Inspired
August 16, 2018
Michelle Agyei's on-board delivery was terrifying: "I thought I was going to die."

Passengers help deliver baby born on city bus in St. Paul

Frightened mother cried out for help, and passengers rushed to her aid.
St. Paul
August 16, 2018
BCA: Man killed by St. Paul police aimed gun at roommate's head moments earlier

BCA: Man killed by St. Paul police aimed gun at roommate's head moments earlier

The latest court filing also revealed that William "Billy" Hughes was suicidal over a terminal illness, according to relatives.
Music
August 16, 2018
Sam Smith's encourages the crowd to sing on Tuesday night in Saint Paul.

Pop star Sam Smith's stage steals the show in St. Paul

With so many sad ballads, the Grammy-winning Brit relied on cool staging and smart arrangements at the X.
St. Paul
August 15, 2018
'You ripped out a piece of our hearts:' St. Paul man sentenced to four years for killing beloved cook, bicyclist

'You ripped out a piece of our hearts:' St. Paul man sentenced to four years for killing beloved cook, bicyclist

The judge said it was unclear whether Dustin Hegner Royce was remorseful for his actions or for being caught.
St. Paul
August 15, 2018
Candidate Mitra Nelson. St Paul Ward 4 candidates Shirley Erstad, Mitra Nelson, and David Martinez participated in a public forum. The debate was spon

Mitra Jalali Nelson wins St. Paul City Council seat

The 32-year-old is expected to take office in September.
East Metro
August 15, 2018

Ramsey County jail lockdown lifted after search

Authorities found a cellphone but no weapon in the facility.
St. Paul
August 15, 2018
Malik D. Turner

Charge: St. Paul killer implicates himself on Facebook Live soon after gunfire

The victim was playing dice before being robbed, pistol-whipped and shot, according to prosecutors.
Politics
August 15, 2018
2018 Minnesota primary election results

2018 Minnesota primary election results

Tina Smith and Karin Housley advance in U.S. Senate race. Ilhan Omar wins Fifth District primary; Keith Ellison takes DFL race for attorney general.
St. Paul
August 14, 2018
LimeBike, a Bay Area-based company, had contracted with Golden Valley to bring 500 of its dockless bikes to the suburb in April. The bikes have yet to

Dockless bikes arrive in St. Paul

There will be 800 bikes for pickup and dropoff anywhere.
Music
August 14, 2018
Wednesday's Rod Stewart concert in St. Paul is postponed until Oct. 14

Wednesday's Rod Stewart concert in St. Paul is postponed until Oct. 14

The Rock Hall of Famer has strep throat. He'll return with Cyndi Lauper this fall.
St. Paul
August 14, 2018

Lexington Parkway resurfacing will bring detours and traffic delays this week

Lexington Avenue in St. Paul will undergo resurfacing this week, and it's a road that motorists will likely want to avoid.
St. Paul
August 13, 2018

St. Paul begins delivering new garbage carts

The bins will be required for new collection system.
St. Paul
August 13, 2018
St. Paul City Council Member Dai Thao and his attorney Joe Dixon say that Thao didn't knowingly break the law when he helped a Hmong woman vote in Nov

Judge hears pre-trial arguments in Dai Thao voting case

Both sides agree council member helped woman vote, but dispute his intent.
St. Paul
August 13, 2018

Driver who struck bicyclist in St. Paul, fled and crashed dies

The driver struck a bicyclist and then rolled his vehicle over at the intersection of Maryland Avenue and L'Orient Street.
East Metro
August 12, 2018
Jackie Turner, chief operations officer for St. Paul schools, outlined options for potential implementation plans at costs ranging from $1.77 million

St. Paul schools want to give more contracts to minority- and women-owned businesses

Push is on to hire women- and minority-owned firms; businesses owned by white men now get bulk of jobs.

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