St. Paul
December 17, 2021
Ramsey County Manager Ryan O’Connor is personally overseeing the department and instituting changes.

Investigation into Ramsey County human resources finds pay inequities, other problems

An outside law firm noted a perceived "hostile work environment," especially for employees of color.
Local
December 16, 2021

Woman charged with shooting at motorists in St. Paul and Maplewood

Latoya Weston was in the Ramsey County jail awaiting a court date.
Local
December 16, 2021
Fairview Health Services is planning to tear down Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul and replace it with a 144-bed psychiatric and substance-abuse hospital

Fairview plans psychiatric hospital at Bethesda site

Standalone hospital proposal comes with concerns over access, involvement of publicly traded Acadia Healthcare.
St. Paul
December 15, 2021
St. Paul ordered to pay $99,000 for attorneys who challenged tenant ordinance

St. Paul ordered to pay $99,000 for attorneys who challenged tenant ordinance

The landlords asked for an award of more than $295,000 in attorneys' fees, an amount that the court found too lofty.
December 15, 2021
The St. Paul Housing Agency moved to evict 32 tenants this month, including two at Ravoux Hi-Rise.

St. Paul Public Housing Agency files to evict 32 tenants amid influx of federal rent help

Renters, who owe anywhere from $145 to more than $14,000, face significant hurdles to find new housing.
Minneapolis
December 15, 2021
In this image taken from video, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin addressed the court as Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill pr

Chauvin pleads guilty to civil rights charges in Floyd's killing

The former Minneapolis police officer agreed to a plea deal that recommends he serve 25 years, instead of life, in a federal prison.
December 15, 2021
An earlier staging of “Slow Show,” a dance performance that will be mounted on a frozen St. Paul lake as part of the Great Northern festival.

Ready to dance on a frozen St. Paul lake? It's just one event at expanded Great Northern fest

Volunteers are being recruited for the performance on Como Lake.
Eat & Drink
December 15, 2021
Augustine's in St. Paul has closed

St. Paul bistro Augustine's has closed, only 6 months after relaunch

What had been a pub and bakery reopened mid-pandemic as a French restaurant. It closed Thanksgiving weekend.
Eat & Drink
December 14, 2021
Inside the newest Yum Kitchen and Bakery in St. Paul.

Suburban darling Yum Kitchen and Bakery now open in St. Paul

Patticakes, a year-round patio, bubbly and more has come to Snelling Avenue.
St. Paul
December 14, 2021
Robin Hickman-Winfield

Eye On St. Paul Q&A: Robin Hickman-Winfield

The longtime St. Paul activist and educator has found a medium that not only provides an artistic outlet, but reinforces positive images for girls of color.
Local
December 13, 2021
Some residents and business owners in White Bear Lake opposed the proposed Purple Line, which will connect the city to Union Depot in downtown St. Pau

Feds give key go-ahead for bus rapid transit linking St. Paul to White Bear Lake

But opponents of the Purple Line in the east metro question the need for it.
St. Paul
December 13, 2021
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, shown in 2019.

St. Paul, Ramsey County to invest $74M in affordable housing

St. Paul
December 11, 2021
Sitting Bull in a portrait circa 1883 by David F. Barry. Wikipedia

Looking back on Sitting Bull's two visits to St. Paul in 1884

The tours were punctuated with press briefings, demonstrations of cigar-rolling and a telephone, ballet and theater performance, even an aborted assassination attempt.
St. Paul
December 10, 2021
St. Paul police

Gun found on student at St. Paul school

The student was arrested on suspicion of felony possession of a firearm by a juvenile.
St. Paul
December 10, 2021
The skyline of downtown St. Paul seen from the Smith Avenue High Bridge.

Kristien Butler tapped to lead St. Paul human rights department

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter names attorney to high-turnover post.
St. Paul
December 9, 2021
The Hamline Midway Library in St. Paul.

St. Paul Public Library hires Minneapolis firm to redesign branches

Three branches have not been renovated in more than 30 years and are in need of technology updates and more spaces for patrons to learn and play.
St. Paul
December 8, 2021
Council president Amy Brendmoen spoke during a St. Paul City Council meeting at Como Lakeside Pavilion. ] LEILA NAVIDI • leila.navidi@startribune.co

St. Paul City Council unanimously approves budget, 6.17% levy increase

At a virtual meeting, council members praised the plan, which they said balances the need to effectively and efficiently provide basic city services while also advancing progressive policies.
St. Paul
December 8, 2021
A school bus driver navigated the congestion on Rice Street on Wednesday in St. Paul.

Ramsey County to reconfigure Rice Street in St. Paul

The 2-mile stretch starting just north of the Capitol will be reduced from four lanes to two with a dedicated center turn lane.
Variety
December 8, 2021
The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra reported a balanced budget despite a year without ticket sales.

Despite a tough year, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra balances its budget

Donors were "the hero in that story," stepping up at a time when the orchestra couldn't sell concert tickets.
St. Paul
December 8, 2021
Frannie, left, and Luci Howatt played on the playground equipment at Galtier Community School in St. Paul in 2020. The playground is seen as a social

Unhappy St. Paul school parents forced to weigh school choice options

Galtier school community mourns planned closure.

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