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Minnesota Senate panel votes to put Columbus statue back up at Capitol
Proposal from Senate Republicans would restore Columbus statue, but DFLers unlikely to get on board.
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Minnesota Senate panel votes to put Columbus statue back up at Capitol
Proposal from Senate Republicans would restore Columbus statue, but DFLers unlikely to get on board.
Local
Mitra Jalali pushes City Council to serve 'rising St. Paul'
The 34-year-old council member has been a vocal advocate for renters, the environment and police reform.
Local
Yusef Carrillo appointed to fill temporary vacancy on St. Paul school board
Term lasts until a special election in November.
Local
St. Paul park renamed for civil rights icon Roy Wilkins
Roy Wilkins grew up in the North End neighborhood, where the former Lewis Park will now bear his name.
Local
Mom provides headstones, encourages justice for families grieving loved ones lost to police
Woman whose son died in police encounter provides support, raises money for headstones.
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Late winter storm drops rain, freezing drizzle and lots of snow in southern Minnesota
But the good news is the snow won't last long.
Local
Twin Cities YMCA opening new downtown St. Paul facility as it wraps up ambitious fundraising campaign
The nonprofit ended 2020 with a 40% drop in revenue and closed three fitness centers — but it's closing in on $225 million goal.
St. Paul
St. Paul Chamber Orchestra musicians sign an early contract extension with no pay cut
Nailing that down is seen as crucial to the orchestra's pandemic recovery plan.
Local
Murder count dismissed in plea deal for man who shot drug dealer in St. Paul
The 23-year-old Wisconsin man did admit to a lesser charge and still faces years in prison.
Local
Ahead of Derek Chauvin trial, protesters rally in St. Paul
About 150 people, many of them family members of Minnesotans who died during encounters with police, gathered outside of Gov. Tim Walz's St. Paul residence Saturday to demand more accountability.
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Ahead of Derek Chauvin trial, protesters rally in St. Paul
About 150 people, many of them family members of Minnesotans who died during encounters with police, gathered outside of Gov. Tim Walz's St. Paul residence Saturday to demand more accountability.
Local
Security will increase at Minnesota Capitol during Derek Chauvin's trial
The state has had a tall fence around the Capitol since the end of May, and is adding traffic control measures around the complex.
Local
New University of St. Thomas institute will train teachers to identify, respond to student trauma
Student trauma may have worsened during pandemic.
Local
St. Paul City Council to withdraw public gathering ordinance
Proposed ordinance called unconstitutional, discriminatory.
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Charge: Driver admits to fatal hit-and-run in St. Paul; said he was out buying marijuana
At first, he told police that his juvenile girlfriend was the driver, according to the criminal complaint.
Local
Metro Transit, which vowed to go all-electric, seeks $122M for biodiesel
Metro Transit officials now say electric buses are not a good fit because the new lines cover too much territory, making establishing a network of charging stations challenging.
East Metro
Audit: Program to diversify state's teachers lacks reliable data
Most who graduated after getting funding became teachers, however.
East Metro
Police arrest driver suspected of fatally running over man on Phalen Blvd., then driving off
Authorities have also released the victim's identity.
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