St. Paul
April 16
St. Paul is proposing changes to its zoning code that would allow cannabis retailers, cultivators and product manufacturers with up to 15,000 square f

St. Paul proposal would allow cannabis businesses throughout commercial corridors

Larger businesses would be limited to areas zoned for industrial uses, and retailers could not be within 300 feet of a school.
High Schools
April 16
John Bartz was with the high school league from 1985 to 2001.

Official who helped MSHSL on pioneering ventures dies at 89

As an associate director, John Bartz helped the league start state tournaments in girls hockey and adapted sports.
Local
April 16
Kandi Krush in action.

This St. Paul native now goes by Kandi Krush, and she body-slams her opponents in the ring

After stints as a swimmer, actor and boxer, Amberley Shaw has found a home in women's professional wrestling.
High Schools
April 15
Drew Rogers, shown celebrating a home run for Mounds View in the Class 4A quarterfinals last season, is playing for an Arizona high school this season

Baseball Metro Player of the Year packs up his five tools and leaves

Drew Rogers left Mounds View for Arizona. Also, a Minnetonka standout is injured, and "the Ohm boys eat, sleep and breathe baseball" at Zumbrota-Mazeppa.
High Schools
April 15
Clockwise from top: Jake Quinn of Cretin-Derham Hall, Paul Jones II of Cretin-Derham Hall and Josh Donna (10) of Mahtomedi.

Prep baseball 2024: 35 Minnesota stars who the recruiters covet

College plans include the Gophers and many of the nation's top conferences. Also included: Twin Cities and outstate teams to watch — and a player who shares a name with a Hall of Famer.
St. Paul
April 15

Police searching for St. Paul home intruder who raped, robbed woman

Investigators have processed the scene in hopes of finding crucial evidence.
High Schools
April 15
Tyler Gandrud of Anoka won the Bunker Hills Invitational with a 5-under-par 67.

Prep Athletes of the Week: Anoka golfer wins at the head game, too

Tyler Gandrud secured the Bunker Hills Invitational title as his coach helped him "minimize the mental interference."
Gophers
April 13
If Tom McGinnis and Visit St. Paul have their way, the Xcel Energy Center will host another Frozen Four between 2029 and 2031.

Gophers, St. Paul intend to bid on future Frozen Fours at Xcel Energy Center

This weekend's tournament is the fourth time the NCAA Frozen Four has been held in Minnesota.
Local
April 13
Joe Gothard, the St. Paul Public Schools Superintendent, helps a student, whose parents asked not to be named, with his reading exercise in Rosie Malo

St. Paul schools superintendent's tenure ends after challenges and national accolades

Joe Gothard, who is leaving for Madison, Wis., has led Minnesota's second largest district through restructuring and the pandemic. His successor faces ongoing budget and academic issues.
Sports
April 11
Rochester Mayo’s Tej Bhagra is ranked first in Class 2A this season.

Defending champions stand at the peak in boys tennis

St. Paul Academy is ranked first in Class 1A and has the top two players in the individual rankings. Wayzata is No. 1 in 2A, with two players in the top 10.
Variety
April 11
A screen grab from the Too Good To Go app.

Is the Too Good to Go restaurant discount app too good to be true?

We shopped the app that helps restaurants reduce waste while giving shoppers steep discounts.
Taste
April 11
Blueberry/walnut pancakes.   A changing of the guard at the institution, Al's Breakfast. Doug Grina, one of the original owners and Alison Kirwin, his

Dining out on the cheap: 15 favorite meals for $10 and under

Prices might be rising, but there still are delicious bargains to be found at local restaurants, from a stellar short stack to cabbage rolls.
Local
April 9
Jen Moberg and husband John Iverson are getting ready to open Choo Choo Bob's at St. Paul's Union Depot. Moberg and Rachel Jacobson bought the longtim

Meet the woman bringing (tiny) trains back to Union Depot

Choo Choo Bob's returns to St. Paul with a May 3 grand opening.
Loons
April 9
Minnesota United forward Tani Oluwaseyi (14) has been making an impact off the bench.

Minnesota United analysis: Depth concerns balanced by 'Tani Time' hype

Four things to know: Referee's impact, Joseph Rosales' suspension, new look under Eric Ramsay and "Tani Time."
Loons
April 9
Minnesota United star Emanuel Reynoso, left, has played in only one of the team's six MLS matches this season.

Reynoso absent from Loons again, future with team uncertain

For the third time in less than two seasons, star midfielder Emanuel Reynoso is unexpectedly away from the team. Management issued a terse statement about his absence.
High Schools
April 9
Clockwise from top left: Carly Kimmes of Randolph, Madelyn Anthony of North St. Paul and Lily Treml of Shakopee.

Who are our 25 metro softball stars (and one bonus pick, too)?

The Gophers have commitments from two of the standouts, and most of the others have already made their college choices, too.
High Schools
April 9
Hannah Tong (left) and Avery Muellner are two big reasons Forest Lake is No. 1 in the the Metro Top 10.

Pitchers make the difference atop the softball Metro Top 10

In a sport in which one can be plenty, No. 1 Forest Lake has two starters who stand out.
Local
April 9
Teacher of the Year finalists are acknowledged during a banquet to name the 2023 Minnesota Teacher of the Year.

Finalists named for 2024 Minnesota Teacher of the Year

The annual honor given by the teachers union will be presented during a banquet on May 5 in St. Paul.
High Schools
April 9
Simley's Reese McCauley (left) and Spring Lake Park's Jake Birdwell are two returning state champions.

Prep golf 2024: Top players and teams (and many future Gophers)

The U has landed several of the best players in Minnesota. Check out that group, see lists of top metro and outstate golfers and meet a batch of youngsters.
Minneapolis
April 9
City of St. Paul workers patched potholes along 6th Street Friday in St. Paul. The lack of snow and warm weather this winter meant public works crews

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.

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