High Schools
Former NFL QB Walsh returns to Cretin-Derham Hall as football coach
While a senior at Cretin in 1984, Steve Walsh passed for over 2,000 yards and 25 touchdowns and later led Miami to an NCAA national title as a sophomore in 1987.
Obituaries
Lowell Erdahl, former Lutheran bishop and social justice advocate, dies at 90
He was an outspoken advocate on issues of peace, social justice and inclusion of women and gays in the ministry.
St. Paul
St. Paul schools, teachers back in mediation over new deal
St. Paul Public Schools and its teachers union have entered into mediation over a new two-year contract — the first since a three-day strike that was cut short by the pandemic.
Local
Twin Cities woman pleads guilty to 'straw purchase' of nearly 100 guns for black-market buyers
Elwood and her fiancé likely face 70 to 87 months in prison for the straw purchase scheme.
Business
More Minnesota employers are delaying return-to-office plans
Securian Financial, Xcel Energy and Wells Fargo have all pushed back their dates to the end of January or February as the omicron variant continues to spread.
St. Paul
St. Paul sets another homicide record after deadly assault, shootings
The record had been 34 set in 1992 and matched last year.
3 teens arrested in Crocus Hill carjacking that left mother scrambling to grab child
The vehicle was stolen at gunpoint, police say.
St. Paul
St. Paul to get its first roundabout; Lexington Pkwy. is extended to Shepard Road
The $3.3 million Ramsey County road project is expected to be done by fall 2022.
St. Paul
Man fatally shot in chest in St. Paul
Record-breaking annual total of homicides in the city grows to 36.
St. Paul
St. Paul school district makes ethnic studies a graduation requirement
'Critical ethnic studies' course now in pilot stage.
Local
Bush Foundation awarding $100M to narrow racial wealth gaps
Nexus Community Partners in St. Paul and NDN Collective in Rapid City, S.D., will help design and operate grant programs for Black and Native Americans.
Local
Outdoor activities are centerpiece of inauguration of St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter
The inauguration itself will be a virtual affair.
St. Paul
Victim of St. Paul fourplex fire identified
Blaze occurred at site near Hamline University on Wednesday.
St. Paul
Work could begin soon to bring St. Paul's Phalen Creek back to the surface
Restoring portions of the creek, which once coursed through Swede Hollow, is seen as ecologically and spiritually beneficial.
St. Paul
Tension grows between St. Paul mayor, council on rent control
City Council members have repeatedly asked for clarity on the new ordinance and its implementation.
St. Paul
Driver charged in fatal hit-and-run in St. Paul was unlicensed, has long criminal history
"I'm the person who hit that lady," he allegedly told police.
St. Paul
Amid union lawsuits, St. Paul postpones vaccine mandate for all city employees
Temporary restraining order for police and fire unions applies until questions related to state labor laws are settled.
West Metro
Edina massage therapist charged with molesting client
The woman said she needed a massage to relieve stress following the death of a close family member, according to the criminal complaint.
St. Paul
Two St. Paul department heads announce retirement
Parks and Recreation Director Mike Hahm and Department of Safety and Inspections Director Ricardo Cervantes plan to leave the city at the end of February.
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