Minneapolis
Wimpy winter saves Mpls. and St. Paul a (small) pile of snow spending
The money saved is small, but crews were able to get ahead on pothole patching, tree trimming and street sweeping.
Local
Solar eclipse a no-show in cloudy Minnesota
As other parts of the country basked in a few minutes of daytime dark, Minnesotans were left disappointed Monday as the phenomenon stayed behind clouds.
Local
Pets of domestic abuse survivors need safety, too. Here's how you can help.
The Minnesota Pet Foster Coalition is asking for more volunteers to take in pets of domestic violence survivors.
Local
Amid teacher shortage, Minnesota schools turn to international recruiting
Districts from Fridley to Red Lake to Willmar have hired dozens of educators from other countries, namely the Philippines, to fill open jobs.
St. Paul
Summer camp at St. Paul airport seeks to inspire future first responders
The free First Responders day camp, which runs from June 24-28, still has openings, organizers say.
Politics
Could Minnesota be among the first states to offer a basic income program?
No-strings-attached cash programs are popping up across the country. Minnesota has been home to five of the experiments. Now lawmakers are talking about $100 million to provide basic incomes to thousands.
Local
Lou Kilzer, one-time investigative reporter and Pulitzer winner for the Star Tribune, dies
Kilzer worked at the Star Tribune from 1987 to 1994, and with colleague Chris Ison won the Pulitzer for investigative reporting for a 1989 series that exposed corruption in the St. Paul Fire Department.
St. Paul
Charges say a single punch outside St. Paul bar killed 30-year-old man
Pheng Vang told police he was stepping in to prevent a fight, according to the criminal complaint.
St. Paul
Eat & Drink
The 5 best sandwiches our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
Our latest finds for breakfast sandwiches, bánh mì and lumberjack-sized sandwiches, plus flavors of Brazil and Keefer Court.
St. Paul
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After years of uncertainty, Grand Old Day is making a repeat appearance in 2024
First financial struggles, then the pandemic, cast the future of the long-running St. Paul festival in doubt. Supporters say that's not the case anymore.
Local
St. Paul Public Schools identifies cuts for coming school year
The proposed cuts include teaching jobs, an early-childhood hub and special lunch menus as the district faces expiring federal pandemic relief funds and a $107.5 million budget gap.
St. Paul
St. Paul is considering a switch to one-sided winter parking rules
Changes are likely years away, but a pilot in some St. Paul neighborhoods could start next winter.
St. Paul
St. Paul Public Schools turns to old hand to fill temporary schools chief role
John Thein, best known as the former leader of the Roseville school district, will again serve as interim superintendent of the state's second-largest district.
Local
Ex-wife testifies that Apple River stabbing suspect a peaceful person
Sondra Miu testifies in court that feared for her ex-husband's safety when she saw young men surround him on the Apple River; Nicolae Miu has claimed self defense in the fight that left four people seriously injured and one person, Isaac Schuman, 17, dead.
St. Paul
30-year sentence for man who fatally shot girlfriend in her St. Paul home and said it was suicide
Matthew Ecker is expected to serve nearly 20 years in prison and the balance on supervised release.
St. Paul
Teenager agrees to sentence of nearly 11 years for fatally shooting another teen in St. Paul alley
Video surveillance from St. Paul Johnson High School appeared to show him "re-enacting the shooting."
Local
St. Paul police investigate fatal shooting in Frogtown neighborhood
No arrests have been made. It's the seventh homicide in the city this year.
St. Paul
18-year-old charged in St. Paul shooting death
Charges say the shooter initially told police the victim shot himself, before changing his story.
East Metro
Friend of stabbing victim who made key video testifies at Apple River stabbing trial
Jawahn Cockfield said he didn't realize what was happening as stabbings took place.
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