Local
November 11, 2022
Marie Schrul

Marie Schrul, former St. Paul schools finance chief, heads to Stillwater school district

Marie Schrul, whose ousting drew criticism, begins work Monday.
Music
November 11, 2022
Joshua Bell's 2021 performances with the SPCO at Bravo! Vail. Please credit Tomas Cohen 

Review: Joshua Bell leads SPCO in energetic, emotional concert of Mozart, Bruch and Bizet

The violinist was an artistic partner with the SPCO earlier in his career from 2004-2007.
Local
November 10, 2022
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Larry Herke, shown during a 2020 tour of the Armed Forces Service Center at MSP Airport, will gi

Veterans Day observances in Twin Cities, St. Cloud

Here's a roundup of a few local observances of Veterans Day.
St. Paul
November 10, 2022
At a virtual hearing in April, Partners in Quality Care’s attorney Mark Weinhardt, left, argued on behalf of the nonprofit while Emily Honer, right,

St. Paul nonprofit Partners in Nutrition drops lawsuit against state over meals program

The Minnesota Department of Education cut off funding to Partners in Nutrition, a St. Paul nonprofit, in January when the FBI's investigation was revealed.
Local
November 10, 2022
Command Chief Master Sgt. Lisa Erikson gets a hug from Senior Master Sgt. Holly Kneisl, the military personnel superintendent, following a ceremony to

Minnesota National Guard appoints first Air Guard leader to senior enlisted position

Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Lisa Erikson ascended to the role Thursday.
November 10, 2022

Minnesota National Guard appoints first Air Guard leader to senior enlisted position

Taste
November 9, 2022
Khyber Pass Cafe owner Emel Sherzad ensured musicians had a home in his cafe.

Khyber Pass in St. Paul closes after nearly 40 years

More restaurant news: New bottle shops, more Sweetgreen and Punch pizza and winter markets.
St. Paul
November 9, 2022
Stanley, a 3-year-old gray seal at Como Zoo, died after undergoing eye surgery.

One of Como Zoo's gray seals dies after eye surgery

Caretakers said they are heartbroken after 3-year-old Stanley didn't wake up following the procedure.
Politics
November 9, 2022
Live: Minnesota election results

Live: Minnesota election results

Sports
November 9, 2022
Bethel freshman cornerback Devin Williams intercepted a two-point conversion pass Saturday and raced 100 yards for a score.

When you need a 100-yard dash to put your team in the title game ...

Football Across Minnesota: A rare "Pick Two" helped the Royals get to the MIAC championship game and avoid a shocking upset. In Mankato, a team leader who once had the NFL in his sights is determined to write his own ending.
Politics
November 8, 2022
U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum arrived at the DFL election party Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 St. Paul, Minn. DFL election night victory party at the Intercontinen

Rep. Betty McCollum wins 12th term in U.S. House

She won handily over challenger May Lor Xiong
Politics
November 8, 2022

Find 2022 Minnesota local election results by address

Business
November 8, 2022
Tom Petters, right, is serving 50 years in federal prison for one of the largest Ponzi schemes in U.S. history.

BMO ordered to pay $563M in Tom Petters fraud

The award represents the largest single amount recovered for people who were hurt in Minnesota's worst business fraud.
St. Paul
November 8, 2022

Visit St. Paul and the RiverCentre Authority CEO to leave in 2023

Terry Mattson led the convention and visitors bureau for nearly a decade.
St. Paul
November 8, 2022
Mai Vang’s Eggroll Queen food truck shows up at festivals and farmers markets and is parked outside the State Capitol most days from spring to fall.

Meet Mai Vang, St. Paul's 'Eggroll Queen'

Mai Vang abruptly lost her hearing, and started selling egg rolls to cover medical expenses.
High Schools
November 7, 2022
Clockwise from top left: Grace Bickett of Orono, Ellah Hause of Hill-Murray, Ella Boerger of Andover, Hailey Hansen of Blaine, Stella Retrum of Maple

Meet the high school girls' hockey preseason Dream Team

Five seniors, all committed to playing in college, and an undecided junior made the list.
High Schools
November 7, 2022
Mesaiya Bettis of Burnsville

Prep Athletes of the Week: Mesaiya Bettis 'had this look in her eyes'

The sophomore volleyball player for Burnsville showed determination in propelling her team to state.
St. Paul
November 7, 2022
St. Paul Public Schools Superintendent Joe Gothard said the staffing shortages facing school districts nationwide need long-term solutions.

St. Paul schools using federal dollars to boost hiring efforts

District is taking a more aggressive approach to recruitment, especially in its search for teachers of color.
St. Paul
November 7, 2022

Deer sets off chain-reaction crash in western Wisconsin that kills St. Paul woman

The wreck occurred before dawn over the weekend on Interstate 94, the Wisconsin State Patrol said.
Music
November 5, 2022
Keith Urban performed the final U.S. show of his “The Speed of Now Tour” Saturday at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

Review: Keith Urban finishes strong in St. Paul with help from Tyler Hubbard, Kelsea Ballerini

The Aussie country star's tour finale at Xcel Energy Center offered a few surprises, plus the usual dazzling guitar work.

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