November 16, 2022

Axel Henry sworn in as St. Paul's next chief of police

Local
November 16, 2022
Axel Henry, photographed on Nov. 1 when he was nominated to be St. Paul’s police chief, was sworn in Wednesday.

St. Paul police oversight commission seeks new members

The citizens' panel reviews policies and incidents between police and residents and recommends changes to procedure and how officers are disciplined.
St. Paul
November 15, 2022
St. Paul Public Schools Superintendent Joe Gothard shook the hand of 4-year-old Benjamin Ramstad after speaking to Benjamin and his mother, Jessica, b

St. Paul school board OKs new contract, $16,000 raise for Superintendent Gothard

He agrees to another three years on the job, making him one of the district's longest serving in a generation.
St. Paul
November 15, 2022
The Hamline Midway Library in St. Paul

State preservation panel OKs Hamline-Midway library for historic designation

Preservationists are seeking the historical status to keep St. Paul fror replacing the library with a new structure.
November 15, 2022

Ballet Co. Laboratory previews holiday ballet 'The Snow Queen'

Members of the dance company performed snippets of their upcoming holiday performance 'The Snow Queen' at Landmark Center in St. Paul on Tuesday, Nov. 15.
St. Paul
November 15, 2022
A new patio will not only expand the Black Hart’s space on game days but add an outdoor option in short supply near Allianz Field.

Black Hart patio plans seek to add energy to St. Paul's University Avenue

After four years of trying to buy the lot next door, owner Wes Burdine has big plans for the outdoor space.
St. Paul
November 15, 2022
Until the advisory was lifted Tuesday morning, residents in the affected areas of Maplewood and St. Paul were asked to boil water for three minutes be

Water officials lift boil advisory for affected areas of Maplewood, St. Paul

Safety tests show no contamination to drinking water after tank lost pressure this past weekend.
St. Paul
November 15, 2022
Residents in the affected areas of Maplewood and St. Paul are being asked to boil water for three minutes before using it for cooking, drinking, brush

Maplewood, St. Paul boil-water advisory lifted after tests come back safe

Water-quality test results show no contamination when a Maplewood tank lost pressure Sunday.
St. Paul
November 15, 2022

Police ID man shot to death over weekend in downtown St. Paul

The 33-year-old man was shot in the upper body, and emergency responders declared him dead at the scene, police said.
St. Paul
November 15, 2022
Patricia Ohmans and Chris Stevens of Frogtown Green.

Putting the green into St. Paul's Frogtown neighborhood

Frogtown Green started in 2009 to help transform a former Wilder campus into a park and garden. The work now is to green the whole neighborhood.
Local
November 14, 2022
Jeff Spellmire took a walk around Riverside Fields Park on his lunch break during a snowfall on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022 in Shakopee.

First major snow of season leads to hundreds of crashes across Minnesota

The snow was "just enough to make it slick enough for everybody to forget how to drive," said one tow truck driver.
November 14, 2022

First major snow of season leads to hundreds of crashes across Minnesota

Local
November 13, 2022
Volunteer Steve Santos of Mendota Heights greeted Peggy Cutard as she made a donation during his shift as a bell-ringer for the Salvation Army in 2021

Twin Cities Salvation Army looks to boost donations in face of rising need, costs

Costs have gone up 10% to 20% over last year's expenses.
Local
November 13, 2022
A rendering of the recommended plan to rebuild Rice Street through St. Paul’s North End.

Ramsey County has a plan for its overhaul of Rice Street

The county plans to rebuild the street between Wheelock Parkway and Pennsylvania Avenue.
St. Paul
November 13, 2022

Police investigating apparent homicide in downtown St. Paul

Officers found an unresponsive man near a loading dock with an apparent gunshot wound to the upper body about 2 a.m. Sunday.
Local
November 12, 2022
The Canadian Pacific Short Line rail bridge spanning the Mississippi River between Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Canadian Pacific rail merger could lead to expansion of Twin Cities bike trails

Midtown Greenway supporters hope the merger might result in a rail spur connection to St. Paul.
November 12, 2022

Brooks: Twitter, Twitter burning bright

Live-tweeting the last days of Twitter. Or just another weird day on Twitter. With Twitter, it's hard to tell.
High Schools
November 12, 2022
Mahtomedi running back Corey Bohmert (1) broke free for a long run in the second quarter but got caught by St. Thomas Academy defenders Jonathan Mille

Mahtomedi drives St. Thomas Academy from Class 5A football playoffs

The Zephyrs won in overtime, avenging a regular-season loss to the Cadets.
St. Paul
November 11, 2022

Man sentenced to 20-year term for fatally shooting longtime partner at their St. Paul home

He is expected to serve roughly 12 1⁄2 years in prison and the balance on supervised release.
St. Paul
November 11, 2022
Rue is pretty motivated by food, owner Sarah Garner-Cullen said.

St. Paul pig back home after going on the lam

Rue, a 50-plus-pound pig, caused quite a stir Thursday after escaping and roaming Grand Avenue.

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