St. Paul
March 2, 2019

Manuel Melendez Jr., amateur boxer devoted to Frogtown, dies at 82

St. Paul
March 2, 2019

St. Paul educators mark century of activism

Union local is recognized leader in "common good" bargaining.
St. Paul
March 2, 2019
Fewer and fewer people are donating to Minnesota’s nongame wildlife fund, which has helped conservationists restore bald eagle, peregrine falco

Tax donations for Minnesota wildlife fund are falling despite program successes

Fewer Minnesotans give to program that helped saved state's bald eagles.
St. Paul
March 1, 2019
Chicago mayoral candidate Toni Preckwinkle speaks at her election night event in Chicago on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. Cook County Board President Preckw

Chicago mayoral contender got start in St. Paul

Toni Preckwinkle's passion for politics and public service was sparked while she was a top student at Washington High School.
South Metro
February 28, 2019
Leuea Loto was killed on Thanksgiving. A St. Paul man is jailed and charged with murder.

St. Paul man captured after fatal shooting at Seattle area pickup football game

The 25-year-old allegedly shot 11 times at a crowd, shrugged off actions by saying "that's what happens."
Minneapolis
February 28, 2019
Joseph Poppy, of Robbinsdale, used a snowblower to remove snow from the front of his home during one of Feburary's many snowstorms.

As Twin Cities' snowiest February ends, March to start with more of same

The forecast is now calling for 2 to 4 inches Friday as bone-chilling cold stays frozen in place for many days to come.
St. Paul
February 28, 2019
A modern streetcar, seen here in Kansas City, is envisioned for the W. 7th Street corridor in St. Paul.

Streetcar project on St. Paul's W. 7th St. qualifies for federal money

Now the $2 billion project will qualify for federal funding.
East Metro
February 28, 2019
17-year old Tesla Brooks, a student at Fairview High School, held up the skull of a snapping turtle at the Maplewood Nature Center booth. Behind her i

East metro cities, counties sharpen job recruitment strategies

Time is right to plant the seed among high-schoolers.
East Metro
February 27, 2019
Capt. Lyndsey Olson, a National Guard member from Minnesota, has accused Citigroup of violating a law designed to protect active military personnel fr

Ramsey County, St. Paul to partner on immigrant defense fund

East-metro officials cite community need and suffering as a result of more aggressive enforcement under the Trump administration.
East Metro
February 26, 2019
New video shows Ramsey County jailer punching, kneeing handcuffed prisoner

New video shows Ramsey County jailer punching, kneeing handcuffed prisoner

Travis VanDeWiele pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and resigned.
Stage & Arts
February 26, 2019
The cast of the Broadway production of the musical fable "Once on This Island." /Joan Marcus

Ordway to kick off musical-packed 2019-20 season with 'Smokey Joe's Cafe'

The 2019-20 lineup also includes three shows new to the Twin Cities.
St. Paul
February 26, 2019

Authorities investigate social media post against St. Paul middle school

Extra police will be on hand at Highland Park Middle School on Tuesday, the district said.
East Metro
February 26, 2019
The Como Lake Pavilion

St. Paul's Como Lake pavilion getting new food vendor — again

Lancer Hospitality is the fourth company in the spot since 2015.
St. Paul
February 25, 2019
The construction of Interstate 94 tore a hole through Rondo, St. Paul's historic black neighborhood.

New bridge over I-94 aiming to reclaim part of Rondo's past

The bridge will nod to Rondo's history as a vibrant African-American neighborhood that has persevered despite the displacement decades ago of more than 600 black families.
Minneapolis
February 24, 2019
A snowball fight was held at McMurray Fields between the cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey left, and St. Paul Mayor Mel

Twin Cities mayors battle for bragging rights in crosstown snowball fight

St. Paul
February 24, 2019
After the game, an Official First Light Celebration at Allianz Field was held to show off where the Loons will play their home games starting next sea

Minnesota United's stadium in St. Paul will be the eighth bearing Allianz's name

The German company is associated with soccer and rugby venues from Munich to Sydney and Vienna.
St. Paul
February 23, 2019
The Snowball Battle of 2019 starts at 1 p.m. Sunday at Como Regional Park’s McMurray Athletic Fields, 1151 Wynne Av., in St. Paul.

Brooks: When Minnesota gets a lot of snow, Minnesotans make a lot of snowballs

Anyone can talk about the weather. Minnesotans prefer to do something about it.
St. Paul
February 23, 2019
Hundreds attended the MN Gun Owners Caucus to hold Defend the Second Amendment rally at Capitol on Saturday, February 23, 2019.

Hundreds rally at Minnesota Capitol against proposed gun-control laws

A House committee will hear two gun control bills Wednesday.
St. Paul
February 23, 2019
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter gave an update on the names of the police officer-involved in the shooting of William James Hughes Tuesday Aug. 7, 2018 i

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter's record on police reform disappoints advocates

The first-term St. Paul mayor defended his commitment to improving public safety.
East Metro
February 22, 2019

Stillwater man admits killing girlfriend in St. Paul, staging scene like an overdose

Ivan Dan Walker pleaded guilty to murder and sexual assault, and will be sentenced this spring to 30 years in prison.

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