Local
April 29, 2021
Downtown St. Paul has never had parking minimums, and minimum requirements near the Green Line were eliminated about 10 years ago.

St. Paul could eliminate requirement that developers include parking with new projects

People are already expressing strong feelings about the possible reduction or removal of parking minimums.
Business
April 29, 2021
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Vacant Walmart store in St. Paul's Midway poised to become a home decor store

Building permit signals new possible use for shuttered building that closed in 2019.
St. Paul
April 28, 2021
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St. Paul council seeks second opinion over mayor's veto of housing project

The council voted 5-2 to seek a non-binding opinion from the attorney general.
Local
April 28, 2021
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Woman pleads guilty to playing with gun after her birthday party, fatally shooting attendee in St. Paul home

Police say the woman racked the gun and shot a 20-year-old man in the chest.
Local
April 26, 2021
The St, Paul Port Authority plans to make the former Hillcrest golf course a mixed use development with 5 acres of parkland and another 15 acres of op

Aim higher, some St. Paul East Siders tell city, over plans for Hillcrest site

Port Authority's massive redevelopment of former Hillcrest golf course is less ambitious than Ford site.
Local
April 26, 2021

Man shot in St. Paul's North End dies

The man's death was the 12th homicide of the year.
East Metro
April 23, 2021
Ramsey County Sherif Bob Fletcher, shown in 2019.

Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher slams county manager over budget ask

County Board contends the sheriff has been given plenty of financial help.
Local
April 23, 2021
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Macalester College to require students, employees to be vaccinated before returning in fall

Students and employees must provide proof of vaccination before returning.
Local
April 22, 2021
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St. Paul selects park names for former Ford plant site

Next year, say hello to Gateway Park, Assembly Union Park, Uŋči Makha Park and Míča Park.
Local
April 21, 2021
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Carver County man guilty of murder in fatal St. Paul roadside argument

The victim's family intends to pursue a civil suit, according to its lawyer.
Local
April 19, 2021
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Judge halts enforcement of St. Paul tenant protections

In response to a lawsuit filed by landlords, the judge said the new policy is likely unconstitutional.
Local
April 18, 2021
Graduated seniors from various Twin Cities area high schools were celebrated during a drive-in graduation ceremony for graduates with ties to Shiloh T

Minneapolis, St. Paul schools plan for in-person graduation ceremonies

Mpls. high school seniors will graduate in person, but with COVID-19 safety compromises.
Local
April 17, 2021
Hajah Konneh, owner of M and B Hair Braiding and Beauty Supply, tidied shelves in her Brooklyn Center store. She is still open, but not many customers

'World is watching' fast changing suburb at heart of unrest

Brooklyn Center has undergone a faster demographic transition than any community in the Twin Cities, according to a study published last week.
Local
April 16, 2021

Pedestrian fatally hit on I-94 in downtown St. Paul

The victim had been in a crash moments before he was hit.
Local
April 15, 2021
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St. Paul mayor vetoes council rejection of housing development on vacant lot

Mayor Melvin Carter said St. Paul needs a range of housing to meet its goals for vitality and affordability.
Local
April 14, 2021
A rendering of the Highland Bridge central water feature at the St. Paul development.

St. Paul approves up to $46.9M in public financing for affordable housing on Ford site

Highland Bridge plan will construct 195 affordable units at Ford plant site.
East Metro
April 14, 2021
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East metro bus rapid transit Gold Line clears critical hurdle with feds

Federal funds are expected to pay 45% of $532 million cost.

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