East Metro
October 9, 2020
Lynne Snediker and her partner Richard Fuerstenberg, who live across the street from Bethesda Hospital, seen behind them, oppose turning the hospital

Neighbors object to converting St. Paul hospital into shelter

Concerns about rising crime, declining property values and negative impacts on the surrounding neighborhood dominated a virtual community meeting of more than 230 people on Thursday night
Minneapolis
October 8, 2020
Valerie Castile the mother of Philando Castile stood for a photo in front of a mural of her son during a rally for Philando Castile outside St. Anthon

Philando Castile's mom honored for anti-racism work by St. Paul & Minnesota Foundation

She was one of four to receive the foundation's 14th annual Facing Race Awards.
St. Paul
October 7, 2020
Gerone Hamilton, left, and Butch Inks of the St. Paul Fire Department.

Black leaders in St. Paul object to reassignment of assistant fire chief

Gerone Hamilton has overseen the department's community relations since 2015.
Local
October 6, 2020
Robert Marbut Jr., head of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, spoke Tuesday during a tour of Union Gospel Mission's Naomi Family Residence.

Trump appointee visits Twin Cities homeless encampments, shelters

Top federal official Robert Marbut Jr. lauded the state's efforts to protect the vulnerable.
North Metro
October 6, 2020

Prison for Twin Cities woman whose insider scheme cost Catholic Charities $684K

The conspiracy diverted charitable funds meant to pay the rent for people escaping homelessness.
Local
October 6, 2020
Fairview Health will close Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul.

Ramsey County considers turning Bethesda Hospital into homeless shelter

Ramsey County Manager Ryan O'Connor said the county has been in closed-door talks with Fairview for several weeks.
St. Paul
October 5, 2020
Lori Greene, owner of Mosaic on a Stick, said the $2,500 grant she received for her St. Paul business "was gone right away" — but meant she was able

St. Paul stadium fund has become a lifeline for small businesses

A community benefit fund has helped shops and offices near Allianz Field survive.
Local
October 5, 2020

Minnesota's primary had few late or rejected mail ballots

Higher rates of mail-in ballots were returned by Minnesota voters during the state primary, while relatively fewer were rejected.
West Metro
October 4, 2020
Dr. Jill Biden made three stops in the Twin Cities on Saturday, October 3, 2020, including Utepils Brewery in Minneapolis, where she spoke to voters i

Jill Biden on election: 'This is it. There are no do-overs.'

The wife of the Democratic presidential candidate visited Black-owned businesses, helped out at a nonprofit and praised female voters.
East Metro
October 4, 2020
Sun Ray Library in St Paul reopened on a limited basis in early September. The City Council members said they would stick with a 0% increase in the ci

St. Paul homeowners will see relief from big hikes in 2021

Final action on levy plans will come later this year.
Local
October 3, 2020
St. Paul Public Schools Superintendent Joe Gothard

Some St. Paul public school students to begin returning to classrooms

The district will launch Stage 1 of a hybrid learning program Oct. 19, with others to follow.
St. Paul
October 3, 2020
Ken Micko, a bomber co-pilot, bailed from his burning plane over Berlin and became a prisoner of war. He’ll never forget that date — March 18, 194

Minnesota WWII co-pilot, 98, bailed out over Berlin as he became a dad

When Ken Micko's daughter was being born in 1945, he was parachuting out of his flaming B-24 over Berlin.
St. Paul
October 3, 2020
One of the six vintage cars stolen from a St. Paul body shop and recovered by police.

Police recover six collector cars stolen from St. Paul body shop

They're still seeking thieves who took vehicles worth $300,000, but the recovery means a lot to their 77-year-old owner, police said.
Variety
October 2, 2020
Three-day outdoor art fest on St. Paul's Payne Av. highlights justice & solidarity

Three-day outdoor art fest on St. Paul's Payne Av. highlights justice & solidarity

The COVID-friendly event focuses on 50 BIPOC artists and 20 East St. Paul businesses
St. Paul
October 1, 2020
A truck towing a trailer rolled over on southbound I-35E in downtown St. Paul.

3 horses dead after trailer rolls on I-35E in downtown St. Paul

Crashes in the traffic backup added to the misery for morning commuters.
East Metro
October 1, 2020
John Choi said the pilot justice program can help improve public safety.

Ramsey County Attorney Choi resigned from commission; now federal judge ends its work

Choi sent notice in May that he was concerned about the lack of diversity on the panel.
St. Paul
September 29, 2020
St. Paul Police spokesman Steve Linders

Suspect in gunfire exchange with St. Paul officer is shot by police and killed in St. Cloud

Several officers fired after police say suspect got out of vehicle with a firearm.
St. Paul
September 28, 2020

Authorities ID man fatally shot on Grand Avenue in St. Paul

A second person was wounded; no arrests have been made.

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