St. Paul
New rules, rising police costs force St. Paul festivals to fold
City leaders and police officials say they are trying to balance safety with community fun. They are also trying to not force taxpayers to supplement events.
Local
Minnesota school budgets sag under inflation, supply woes
From meals to transportation, district officials say they're bracing for long-term financial pain.
Local
Thousands gather for rainy Walk for Animals at State Fairgrounds
Animal Humane Society's annual Walk for Animals event was held Saturday at the State Fairgrounds. The Walk is Animal Humane Society's largest fundraiser of the year. Thousands of animal lovers gathered for a festive day of live music, activities, food, vendors, and more!
St. Paul
What you need to know about St. Paul's new rent control policy
As the city's rent stabilization ordinance officially takes effect, here are answers to some common questions.
Business
Otto Bremer Trust trustee who pushed hardest for Bremer Bank sale removed
But the judge said the trust has right to sell its ownership of Bremer Bank.
St. Paul
Eagle 'ambassadors' come to Science Museum
Birds make a stop in St. Paul to promote new $27 million center in Wabasha.
St. Paul
St. Paul schools official takes McKnight Foundation post
Cedrick Baker has been the school district's chief of staff.
Variety
What's up next for the Minnesota Museum of American Art?
Kate Beane, who led Native initiatives at the Minnesota Historical Society, outlines her ideas for the still-shuttered St. Paul institution.
Business
Playoff mania for Wolves, Wild drives big boost for downtowns
Sports pubs, hotels have not seen this much traffic since the pandemic began.
St. Paul
Driver pleads guilty to causing deadly St. Paul crash while speeding and distracted
A 33-year-old Burnsville man died in the multivehicle wreck.
Two arrested in shooting of MPD forensic scientist
The crime lab supervisor was off duty at the time of the shooting, which occurred outside an early childhood center.
St. Paul
'New and fun and Instagram-able' swan boat rentals to grace Lake Nokomis, Como Lake
There will be about two dozen of the boats available to rent in late May on each lake. The swans will light up at night.
St. Paul
Authorities ID man who was fatally shot this week in St. Paul
The 33-year-old man was declared dead at the scene.
Stage & Arts
50,000 spools of thread inspire St. Paul artist Chris Larson's huge show in Chicago
The artist spent two years sifting through the remains of an abandoned garment factory in Tennessee.
St. Paul
In grief, St. Paul coaching legend reflects on Hall of Fame career
Longtime Central High coach Floyd Smaller was named to his third coaching Hall of Fame in January. In February, his wife of 60 years died.
Business
St. Paul Starbucks the first in Minnesota to vote to unionize
Workers at a handful of Starbucks in Minnesota have pushed for unions.
St. Paul
County officials plead for state aid as 100-bed shelter closes in St. Paul
Ramsey County leaders issued dire warnings this week that large outdoor homeless encampments could be back this summer unless state lawmakers provide nearly $73 million to keep open some temporary shelters.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis officials say it's time to take lead out of homes
Mayor Jacob Frey announced that more than 3,000 school-age children, the majority of whom are students of color, have been poisoned by lead.
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