East Metro
March 3, 2020
St. Paul's Robert Street Bridge, used by about 18,000 motorists each day, will close for maintenance for six weeks following the Fourth of July.

St. Paul's Robert Street Bridge to close for maintenance

Minneapolis
March 3, 2020

Judge strikes down city rules requiring landlords to give tenants voting information

The cities can appeal the decision.
St. Paul
March 3, 2020
Supporters of Bernies Sanders waved signs as they waited for him to arrive at a rally at Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul, on Monday, March 2, 2020.

Sanders draws contrasts with Biden at rally before primary

The Vermont senator urged supporters of Sen. Amy Klobuchar and former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, who ended their campaigns over the past two days, to join his cause.
East Metro
March 2, 2020
Twin Cities law enforcement and county officials gathered Monday to raise public awareness of the dangers of vaping on youth.

East metro sheriffs, prosecutors turn spotlight on increase in teen vaping

Forum emphasizes prevention, tougher penalties for retailers.
Minneapolis
February 29, 2020
Light rail users boarded the train at the LRT Lake Street Station..

Light-rail stations could benefit from safety proposals at Capitol

Ambassadors, more cops, cameras suggested to make system safer for millions of passengers.
East Metro
February 29, 2020
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon toured the Ramsey County elections office with elections manager Joe Mansky. This is the last day of early vo

Q&A with Joe Mansky, retiring director of Minnesota elections

Election interference is a far greater risk than voter fraud, he says on eve of primary.
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.

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