St. Paul
August 21, 2018

St. Paul's black leaders call for public's help ending gun violence

Activists said community members can contact them for help sharing information or turning themselves into police.
St. Paul
August 20, 2018
Dah Eh Ray

St. Paul man with history of abuse charged in wife's murder

Dah Dah Ray had filed an order for protection against her alleged killer.
St. Paul
August 20, 2018
The scene outside Lake Monster Brewing Thursday night. ] AARON LAVINSKY • aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com Over the past couple years, a corner o

In St. Paul's growing Creative Enterprise Zone, businesses seek ways to preserve artistic identity

Area increasingly known for creative enterprises is hoping St. Paul can nurture it.
Variety
August 19, 2018

Kristin Wilke Detailleur, veteran Twin Cities stage manager and props designer from St. Paul, dies

Detailleur was a longtime stage manager and prop master for theaters throughout the Twin Cities, a theater veteran who loved working behind the scenes on local productions of shows ranging from "God of Carnage" to "Tony 'n' Tina's Wedding."
St. Paul
August 19, 2018
Kofi Annan returned to Macalester College in May for the dedication of the Kofi Annan Institute for Global Citizenship in St. Paul.

Macalester remembers alum Kofi Annan

Annan completed his undergrad work at the St. Paul college in 1961.
St. Paul
August 18, 2018
St. Paul police are investigating a homicide in which a woman was found dead in her home.
Courtesy St. Paul Police Department

Woman found slain in St. Paul home; third homicide in one week

It's the third homicide in St. Paul this week, all on the East Side.
St. Paul
August 17, 2018
Video shows gun raised before St. Paul officers fire fatal shots

Video shows gun raised before St. Paul officers fire fatal shots

Police Chief Todd Axtell said he released the video amid calls for transparency in the wake of the Aug. 5 shooting, when police were called to William "Billy" Hughes' apartment for a report of shots fired.
St. Paul
August 17, 2018
The exterior of the 428 Building, once the old Woolworth's store and seen Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018, in St. Paul, MN.] DAVID JOLES ï david.joles@s

Much-loved St. Paul Woolworth's reopens as eco-forward office space

Former St. Paul landmark now includes co-working space called Wellworth.
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.

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