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Petition drive kicks off in St. Paul to put rent control on the November ballot
The proposal is more detailed than similar efforts this year in Minneapolis.
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Metro Transit workers rally to protest lack of progress in contract talks
Talks began last summer, with no deal.
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Bush Foundation takes on debt for $100M effort to close wealth gap
The St. Paul-based foundation, one of the largest in Minnesota, announced Monday that it will disburse double the amount of funding it ordinarily grants each year. Not only that, it will allocate the money directly to Black and Native American individuals through community-based groups.
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Rondo Land bridge advocates make a pitch for state help
Advocates are also hoping for federal investment.
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Maplewood man pleads guilty to conspiracy to light St. Paul school on fire during riots
Mohamed Hussein Abdi lit a fire in the school cafeteria and threw rocks at police officers, he said.
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St. Paul city attorney to investigate strip club
The Lamplighter Lounge generates many police calls near residential area.
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Man who died in St. Paul house fire is identified
The blaze struck a wood-frame house in the 600 block of W. Minnehaha Avenue.
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Minneapolis and St. Paul prepare for older students' return to class
Both districts will offer in-person learning four days a week.
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Ramsey County unveils plan to fund housing, minority businesses
Ramsey County's $11.5M tax would boost housing and minority businesses.
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Neighbors want stricter rules after troubles at St. Paul's only strip club
Lamplighter's St. Paul neighbors ask council to require safety measures.
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St. Paul man likely fatally shot woman, then himself, police say
Two found with fatal gunshot wounds in the Hayden Heights neighborhood.
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"Justice for George Floyd" rally at Capitol Friday evening
A coalition of organizations held a "Justice for George Floyd" rally on Friday, March 19, 2021 at the Minnesota State Capitol in Saint Paul, Minn.
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Employee sues Ramsey County over retirement fund match
Deputy sheriff says the county isn't depositing matching funds into employees' retirement accounts.
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Minn. high court: Off-duty officer not entitled to city defense
Wednesday's decision overturned an Appeals Court ruling.
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