St. Paul
January 30, 2020
A year after St. Paul eliminated overdue fines at its libraries and forgave $2 million in late fees, there's new data showing a rise in people using t

St. Paul libraries see a boost after going fine-free

A year later, circulation has grown 1.8% citywide, with some branches seeing double-digit increases.
St. Paul
January 29, 2020

Boy, 14, arrested in shooting of girl, also 14, outside St. Paul liquor store

The 14-year-old victim was shot in the abdomen and remains in stable condition at Regions Hospital
St. Paul
January 28, 2020
Waste Management worker Daniel Westerhaus collected trash in St. Paul on the first day of organized trash collection in 2018.

Supporters of St. Paul's trash system outspent opponents to sway voters

Supporters and opponents of organized trash collection in St. Paul fundraised and spent almost identical amounts, but opponents sank most of their money into legal costs.
East Metro
January 28, 2020
Minnesota Wild fans marched from Tom Reid's Hockey City Pub to Xcel Energy Center for the home opener on Oct. 12, 2019.

St. Paul zoning board rejects Wild's 6-story-tall banner

St. Paul
January 28, 2020
A site across the street from the Highland 9 golf course is used for disc golf. A plan approved by St. Paul officials this month would convert the nin

St. Paul's Highland 9 golf course could make way for soccer fields

The proposal reflects the growing interest in soccer and the waning interest in golf that has led dozens of courses to close in recent years.
St. Paul
January 27, 2020

Federal rule change targets rights of 1 in 5 workers

New guidelines on a federal law complicate enforcement of wage theft, other abuses.
St. Paul
January 27, 2020

St. Paul police investigate Sunday string of armed street robberies

The robberies occurred over a 3-hour stretch, police said.
St. Paul
January 27, 2020

Charges: St. Paul marijuana dealer, 18, killed 42-year-old client after being robbed

Darrion Isaiah Gresham remains jailed in lieu of $1 million bail.
St. Paul
January 25, 2020
Arborist Tim Walsh used a wrench to remove bark from wood infected with Emerald Ash Borer Wednesday afternoon. ] Aaron Lavinsky • aaron.lavinsk

Processing wood infested by emerald ash borer into fuel or mulch has a cost

Emerald ash borer's toll keeps growing, but processing the tree waste into fuel or mulch carries a cost.
Books
January 25, 2020
Marlon James. Photo by Mark Seliger.

Marlon James, Kao Kalia Yang among finalists for Minnesota Book Award

Veteran writers Marlon James, Kao Kalia Yang, Bao Phi and David Treuer are among those in the running for the annual awards.
St. Paul
January 25, 2020
Street service worker Bradley Therres smooths asphalt over a pothole on Shepard Road. ] LEILA NAVIDI ¥ leila.navidi@startribune.com BACKGROUND IN

Minnesota lawmakers seek to limit cities' growing use of sales taxes

Some legislators worry it could heighten the disparities between cities with and without much retail revenue.
St. Paul
January 25, 2020

18-year-old suspect arrested in fatal Frogtown shooting

The suspect was arrested by the Minnesota State Patrol during a traffic stop in Red Wing, according to a St. Paul police spokesman.
St. Paul
January 25, 2020

Winter Carnival King Boreas Grand Day Parade

Winter Carnival King Boreas Grand Day Parade wound through downtown St. Paul along 7th St. on its way to Rice Park during the annual winter event.
St. Paul
January 23, 2020
Dan Haroldson held his son, Coen, 10 months, so he could view the ice blocks close up at the St. Paul Winter Carnival in 2018 while his wife, Jordan F

St. Paul Winter Carnival brings drag bingo, craft beer and Olympians

The state's quintessential cold-inspired carnival began Thursday and runs until Feb. 2.
St. Paul
January 23, 2020
Scientologists over the weekend dedicated their new Church of Scientology Twin Cities in St. Paul. The location is formerly home to the Science Museum

St. Paul police identify man who collapsed, died after trying to rob Church of Scientology employee

Andre L. Peterson, 52, has a long history of aggravated robbery and theft convictions.
St. Paul
January 23, 2020

Man in car shot, critically wounded in St. Paul

Victim was shot in his car by two armed suspects, according to scanner audio.
St. Paul
January 22, 2020
Attendees submitted question cards to the panelists.

Black pastors push for answers to record-breaking gun violence in St. Paul

Officials, police join clergy at community forum to address the "public health crisis."
West Metro
January 22, 2020

Ramsey, Hennepin counties kicking in money to preserve naturally occurring affordable housing

$33.5 million fund will be used to keep rents lower.
St. Paul
January 22, 2020

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