Local
April 30, 2020
Dr. Geetha Damodaran, left, suited up with PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) before the start of a volunteer shift at Hope Dental Clinic Thursday al

St. Paul dental clinic risks the virus to keep low-income people out of the ER

Dentists, hygienists and dental students continue braving the dangers of COVID-19 to volunteer at St. Paul's Hope Dental Clinic.
St. Paul
April 29, 2020

Glencoe man arrested in connection with weekend St. Paul homicide

A 43-year-old Glencoe, Minn., man was booked into Ramsey County jail on pending murder charges.
Local
April 28, 2020
Lis Moriarty and her two children, Brenna, 4, and Liam, 5, walked from their home to the to the Ramsey County Library-Roseville, for curbside pickup a

Ramsey County and other metro library systems pushing curbside books as a great COVID escape

All metro county library systems, along with St. Paul, now offer curbside pickup.
Local
April 28, 2020
"Helping St. Paul residents and businesses weather this crisis is a top priority for my administration," Mayor Melvin Carter said.

St. Paul cuts fines and fees in response to COVID-19

St. Paul is reducing business licensing fees, waiving vehicle towing charges and delaying street assessments until 2021 in an effort to provide financial relief to businesses and residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
South Metro
April 28, 2020
Edward Stahlmann Credit: Minnesota Department of Corrections

Swindler paid for Eagan restaurant with fake $400K cashier's check, charges say

Alleged fake $400K check passed before his prison term for an earlier scam.
St. Paul
April 26, 2020
St. Paul
April 25, 2020
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Brooks: From the Class of 1970 to the Class of 2020, with empathy

The 50th reunion might not happen until the 51st, but Macalester's Class of 1970 is more worried about the Class of 2020.
Stage & Arts
April 25, 2020
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Minnesota's dance community needs to confront sexual consent, ex-TU Dance dancers say

"We don't have a practice of consent," said one of five former dancers. "There's not a very clear line of what's OK and what's not OK."
Local
April 25, 2020
Julie Hartigan, 60, of Westbrook, sat with her dog, Brina, outside the Governor's Mansion to protest against the state shutdown due to COVID-19 Saturd

With honks, signs and flags, about 250 protest Walz's antivirus measures

Minnesota's restrictions are 'killing a mosquito with a sledgehammer,' one protester complained.
St. Paul
April 24, 2020
Demarea D. Clay

St. Paul man charged in girlfriend's brutal death

Monique Robbins had obtained an order of protection against the suspect a few weeks before he killed her.
St. Paul
April 23, 2020
St. Paul City Council Member Dai Thao, left, walked with his attorney Joe Dixon, right, from the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center following a hear

Minnesota candidates for office can help voters cast ballots, judge rules

It's a win for St. Paul City Council Member Dai Thao, who challenged a state law after facing criminal charges.
St. Paul
April 22, 2020
FILE - In this March 10, 2020 file photo, St Paul teachers picket outside Adams Elementary in St. Paul, Minn. The teachers union and Minnesota's secon

St. Paul school board approves new teacher contract

Superintendent says deal will require personnel moves.
St. Paul
April 22, 2020
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St. Paul's Ayd Mill Road will get a greenway in 2020

The $7.5 million project is expected to be complete by the end of the year.
St. Paul
April 22, 2020

Saying thank you to Regions Hospital workers

Xcel Energy crews gathered during the early morning shift change outside Regions Hospital, where they greeted healthcare workers with hand clapping and thank you's for their work on the front line during the coronavirus pandemic. More than 30 Xcel Energy trucks lined the street near Jackson and University Avenues with 40 plus Xcel Energy workers also lining the street outside the hospital.
Local
April 22, 2020
St Paul Mayor Melvin Carter presented a $1.5 million supplemental public safety budget proposal to the City Council on Wednesday afternoon. ] GLEN STU

More St. Paul families, businesses will get Bridge Fund grants

More than 5,200 families and 2,100 businesses applied for Bridge Fund grants between April 8 and April 19.
St. Paul
April 22, 2020
A rendering of the proposed redevelopment project next to Allianz Field.

Allianz Field 'urban village' in St. Paul to feature apartments, retail, parking

Port Authority applies for $2 million in grants to clean up contaminated soil.
East Metro
April 21, 2020
Sheriff Bob Fletcher's office had at least nine months to correct cost overruns but didn't take steps to do so, according to a memo by County Manager

Ramsey County sheriff rehires two former employees who were fired

Ramsey County commissioner rebukes sheriff's hiring practices.
Local
April 21, 2020

Hennepin, Ramsey counties move to help homeowners, businesses deal with pandemic

Hennepin County also set up a $2 million relief fund for small businesses.
Local
April 21, 2020
Larry Windrum died on April 12, Easter Sunday, of COVID-19. He was 81.

Larry Windrum, a St. Paul antiques dealer and victim of COVID-19, dies at 81

Customers looked forward to the shop's annual holiday open house, with live music and invitations crafted by Windrum, a graphic designer.

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