Business
Midway Shopping Center teardown begins in St. Paul
Demolition began Tuesday after the city issued the demolition permit last week after months of delays.
Stage & Arts
'Animate' offers buzzy spectacle and primal charisma at St. Paul's Como Zoo
Mixed Blood Theatre's new play tackles hot-button issues against the backdrop of animal exhibits.
East Metro
Six Minnesota schools earn national 'Blue Ribbon' recognition
The schools were recognized for their overall academic performance or success in closing achievement gaps among student groups.
High Schools
'We're all scrambling': Bus, official shortages hit high school sports hard
Minnesota athletic directors are getting creative to transport student-athletes from one event to the next, while hoping there will be enough officials there when they arrive.
Local
Hennepin County starts initiative to battle hate amid rise in bias crimes
Commissioner Jeff Lunde will ask board for $1 million to address the issue.
Local
4 biggest Minnesota school districts have waiting lists for online learning
Uncertainties and risks associated with COVID-19 remain a major driver in parent and student interest.
St. Paul
St. Paul helping small restaurants recover from COVID, civil unrest
St. Paul's Restaurant Resiliency Program designed to help owners that lack the expertise to build an online business.
Colleges
Scoggins: Minnesotans take lead in era of profiting college athletes
Suni Lee, Paige Bueckers, Gable Steveson: They were not long ago rising-star teenage athletes in Minnesota, and now they're cashing in — legally.
East Metro
Vigil held for four found dead in Wis.
The Dunn County, Wis., Sheriff's Office didn't release any new information about the investigation. The father of one victim said he was bewildered as to why his daughter ended up in Wisconsin.
Local
St. Paul mayor unveils supports for immigrants
City announces new loan program and continues its legal defense fund.
Business
St. Paul City Council says 'yes' again to Grand Av. project
With the council's 5-2 vote, and barring any new challenges, the $32.5 million development can move forward.
Local
St. Paul City Council approves 6.9% maximum property tax levy
Council members said they'd like to reduce that figure as they finalize the city's 2022 budget in the coming months.
Local
St. Paul settles with woman injured in homeless encampment clearing
A worker used a four-wheel Bobcat utility vehicle to break down a tent and realized someone was still inside during the removal process.
Local
Minnesota House DFL caucus expels embattled state Rep. John Thompson
House leaders also reiterated calls for him to resign.
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Local
SUV abandoned with four bodies inside leaves rural Wisconsin community shaken
The discovery was made Sunday afternoon about 65 miles from St. Paul.
Business
St. Paul ranks 17th of the most livable state capitals, survey finds
Our capital city placed behind Austin, Texas, and ahead of Lansing, Mich., in comparisons of housing, education and amenities in a comparison study by SmartAsset.
Business
Free rent? Not so much anymore in the Twin Cities
The rental market in the Twin Cities is showing signs of a rebound with property managers reporting declining vacancies and rising rents so far this year.
Vikings
Souhan: Leaked! Rodgers plan to ruin Pack, escape to Vikes! (Maybe)
Columnist Jim Souhan tests your appetite for dark-web satire on a moody first Monday of the NFL season.
Local
Charge: Woman fatally stabbed her boyfriend in the back as she chased him on St. Paul street
Witnesses told police they saw the woman chasing after the man in the middle of traffic and nearly being run over.
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