East Metro
November 4, 2021

Boy, 5, in critical condition after he was hit by car in St. Paul

The driver was cooperating with the investigation, police said.
Wild
November 4, 2021
Wild winger Kirill Kaprizov, who spoke to the media Thursday after practice at Tria Rink in St. Paul, broke an eight-game scoring drought to open the

Kaprizov admits goal drought bothered him: 'I was in my own head'

Wild winger Kirill Kaprizov scored the overtime winner in Tuesday's victory over Ottawa to end an eight-game slump.
St. Paul
November 4, 2021
Holman’s Table, at the St. Paul Downtown Airport, is offering a dine-in, three-course Thanksgiving feast.

Updated: Thanksgiving takeout and dining options in the St. Paul area

Sit back and relax and let the pros handle the cooking.
Local
November 3, 2021
Voters cast their vote at Temple Of Aaron on Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in St. Paul, Minn. (Elizabeth Flores/Star Tribune via AP)

Twin Cities developers, landlords prepare for the worst as rent control organizers celebrate

Tuesday's results were a bit of a surprise.
Local
November 3, 2021
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St. Paul leaders approve new tobacco restrictions

Mayor Melvin Carter has indicated that he plans to sign them into law.
Local
November 3, 2021
Jason Chavez, newly elected council member representing the Ninth Ward, celebrated hearing the results with Aurin Chowdhury, his campaign manager at t

Minneapolis opens door for rent control; St. Paul approves strict cap

Supporters say these initiatives will create stability for tenants in a tight rental market. St. Paul's measure will cap rent hikes at 3%, and Minneapolis' allows city leaders to begin crafting a policy.
Local
November 3, 2021
Jason Chavez, newly elected council member representing the Ninth Ward, celebrated hearing the results with Aurin Chowdhury, his campaign manager at t

Incumbents, young candidates fare well in St. Paul school board election

In a race touched by the late angst of a school-closing proposal, board Chair Jeanelle Foster was holding off a strong challenge from Clayton Howatt.
Local
November 3, 2021
Jason Chavez, newly elected council member representing the Ninth Ward, celebrated hearing the results with Aurin Chowdhury, his campaign manager at t

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter locks in a second term

With national attention focused on Minneapolis, Carter quietly pursued re-election after a first term dominated by many of the same events.
St. Paul
November 3, 2021
Hope Breakfast Bar owners Sarah and Brian Ingram.

Eye on St. Paul Q&A: What's next for restaurateur Brian Ingram?

The couple that brought Hope Breakfast Bar to a St. Paul fire station are thinking "very retro Las Vegas."
November 2, 2021
Jason Chavez, newly elected council member representing the Ninth Ward, celebrated hearing the results with Aurin Chowdhury, his campaign manager at t

Polls closed: Minneapolis voters weigh in for historic election year

Views on the Minneapolis mayoral race also seemed to be heavily influenced by the city's public safety debate. Voters in St. Paul and cities around the state also went to the polls with big issues at stake.
East Metro
November 2, 2021
Steve Van Hale, a Ramsey County Corrections officer, embraced a life as a living Santa Claus. He died Oct. 3, 2021.

Steve Van Hale, former corrections officer who became 'essence of Santa,' dies at 63

"He was made to be Santa," said his wife, Penny Fastner Van Hale.
Local
November 2, 2021
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15-year term for man who fatally shot fellow St. Paul gas station patron

The shooter "completely disregarded his training" as a holder of a permit to carry a firearm, the prosecution pointed out.
Colleges
November 2, 2021
Bethel quarterback Jaran Roste

Bethel quarterback helps others 60 hours a week — and also leads an elite team

Football Across Minnesota: Jaran Roste is one of the MIAC's top QBs. But what really sets him apart is the time he spends with a Bethel University program mentoring students with learning disabilities.
Celebrities
November 1, 2021
Suni Lee and Sasha Farber

Suni Lee survives 'Dancing With the Stars' despite stomach sickness

The gold medalist has made it to the final 8.
Local
October 30, 2021

Longtime West Sider helps St. Paul police make community connections

The longtime West Sider forges connections with the Hispanic community.
Colleges
October 30, 2021
St. Thomas football held practice inside O'Shaughnessy Stadium on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021.

St. Thomas tops Marist to extend home win streak, moves to 4-1 in Pioneer League

Hope Adebayo rushed for 191 yards and the Tommies defense gave up only 167 yards.
October 30, 2021
Prof. Jason Sole teaches criminal justice at Hamline University in St. Paul.

Brooks: Once a felon, Jason Sole is now a Minnesota criminal justice professor

This is a chance to learn about policing from someone who has been policed.
Local
October 29, 2021
Skeeter, a 13-year-old giraffe, underwent surgery at the Como Zoo.

Successful surgery for Skeeter the giraffe

The Como Zoo giraffe had a broken foot.
Local
October 29, 2021
Victor Gaten put on an "I Voted" sticker after voting Wednesday at the Hennepin County Government Center.

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