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St. Paul
February 29, 2020
Little is known about the life of St. Paul barber Maurice Jernigan, save for his bold effort to demand equal treatment for himself and his fellow blac

Obscure St. Paul barber took a stand for racial equality

Maurice Jernigan asked early Minnesota legislators to remove just one word from the state Constitution: white.
St. Paul
February 28, 2020
A police officer talks to a school bus driver at the scene along Robert St. Thursday morning on St. Paul's west side.

Boy hit while boarding school bus in St. Paul still in critical condition

No charges have been filed against the driver, a man from Minneapolis.
St. Paul
February 28, 2020

St. Paul youth circus arts program hosts German students

Circus Juventas in St. Paul hosts German students in novel two-week exchange program.
St. Paul
February 28, 2020
An overhead view of the University of St. Thomas campus in St. Paul.

University of St. Thomas pulling students from Rome program because of virus

No students have been infected, but officials wanted them back home before travel restrictions increase.
North Metro
February 28, 2020
Fire investigators have turned the Northern Metal property back over to the company after a massive fire last week, Becker Police Chief Brent Baloun s

Judge: Northern Metal can resume work in Mpls., must comply with MPCA order in Becker

Massive blaze at Northern Metal plant in Becker, Minn., prompted the emergency order from the state.
Minneapolis
February 27, 2020
Maria Jimenez, who has been working as a commercial janitor for 19 years, chanted and walked the picket line with other SEIU Local 26 members and supp

Commercial janitors in Twin Cities strike for better wages, benefits

More than 100 janitors picketed along Nicollet Mall ahead of a Friday bargaining session.
St. Paul
February 27, 2020
Investigators were called to this St. Paul apartment and found a homicide victim. Credit: David Joles/Star Tribune

Authorities ID woman found slain in St. Paul apartment; man charged

The woman suffered "a series of sharp-force injuries including stab and incision-type wounds" to her scalp, face, neck and lower extremities, the complaint read.
St. Paul
February 27, 2020
Law enforcement officers investigate the scene along Robert St. Thursday morning on St. Paul's west side.

St. Paul 7-year-old critical after he's struck while walking to his bus

The incident happened about 6:30 a.m. at S. Robert Street and Wood Street on St. Paul's West Side.
St. Paul
February 27, 2020
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., pauses as he speaks at a campaign event, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in North Charleston,

Bernie Sanders returning to Minn. for Super Tuesday rally

A new Star Tribune/MPR News Minnesota Poll of 500 likely Democratic voters found home-state Sen. Amy Klobuchar leading the field with 29% support, though Sanders trailed closely at 23%.
St. Paul
February 26, 2020
Police were called to a scene in St. Paul during the early morning hours where a woman was found unresponsive and later died. Here, police investigato

Woman dead, man jailed in St. Paul homicide

The death occurred after a domestic dispute in the Union Park neighborhood, police said.
St. Paul
February 26, 2020
Second grade teacher Jeny Dohrer held a sign as she and fellow members of the St. Paul Federation of Educators braved the frigid temperatures while th

St. Paul teachers set strike date of March 10; talks resume Friday

The teachers union shared the plan with members before informational picketing Wednesday; superintendent "extremely disappointed" by union's latest move.
St. Paul
February 26, 2020
Members of the Saint Paul Police Department's gang unit, including Sgt. Shawn Campbell, left, and officer Colby Bragg, right, returned to their cars a

St. Paul City Council hears pitch for 78 more police officers

A long-awaited staffing study called for more than 100 new hires, including 78 officers.
East Metro
February 25, 2020
The Treasure Island Center building had their Grand Opening Event Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in St. Paul, MN. Here, workers were putting the finishing to

New restaurants set to open in downtown St. Paul's Treasure Island Center

Redeveloped downtown building is 85% full, says the St. Paul Port Authority.
St. Paul
February 25, 2020
Marcus Johnson Credit: Facebook

2 teens charged with murder in robbery, shooting of 19-year-old St. Paul man

The suspects shot the dealer, took the marijuana and smoked it the next day, according to the charges.
East Metro
February 25, 2020
Open skate at Charles M. Schulz Highland Arena in St. Paul. Ramsey County just changed its policy on naming buildings after people but exempted sports

Ramsey County to stop naming buildings, parks after individuals

The County Board approved the new naming policy that includes an exception mechanism.
East Metro
February 23, 2020
Students at the American Indian Magnet School held an indoor parade on Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 8, 2018. Last week, St. Paul school board approv

St. Paul's American Indian Magnet School gets go-ahead for $53M renovation

Board heeds community wishes instead of new construction.
East Metro
February 22, 2020
Linda Julik carries vials of naloxone, which is used to treat a narcotic overdose in emergency situations.

Rash of overdoses could mean contaminated heroin, Ramsey County Sheriff's Office warns

Within six hours, the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office responded to two heroin overdoses in Shoreview and one in White Bear Township.
St. Paul
February 22, 2020
First responders worked at the scene of a train-vehicle crash in St. Paul on Friday evening.

Green Line trains resume service after crash scene cleared

East Metro
February 21, 2020
St. Paul Superintendent Joe Gothard left, and SPFT President Nick Faber talked outside of Hamline Elementary School Thursday June 21, 2018 in St. Paul

St. Paul teachers and support staffers authorize strike: 'Educators are fed up'

The vote followed a mediation session during which the union reported "no significant movement" on priorities that have included the establishment of mental health teams in every building and increased supports for multilingual families.
East Metro
February 21, 2020
The University of St. Thomas has joined a growing number of colleges and universities nationwide in dropping testing requirements from the admission p

University of St. Thomas goes test-optional for admissions

The school joins a growing number of colleges and universities nationwide in dropping testing requirements from the admission process.
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