Half of the people killed in Minnesota because of domestic violence last year were bystanders or interveners
A report from Violence Free Minnesota said domestic violence homicides have dropped from a record number in 2023. But deaths among bystanders and interveners remain at all-time high.
December 29, 2025
With embrace of Native culture, St. Paul student finds his voice in state politics
Dexter Paasch of Harding High took advocacy to the State Capitol and will return next year as a student leader.
December 28, 2025
World Juniors fans can get in a skate on metro area’s refrigerated outdoor rinks
St. Paul’s are popular with some visiting NHL teams.
December 27, 2025
International hockey tourney delivers needed downtown St. Paul spark
City boosters have targeted Grand Casino Arena and surrounding areas as the center of post-pandemic revitalization efforts, including a potential $488 million renovation.
December 26, 2025
See inside the old Hamm’s brewery, as a developer plots the St. Paul landmark’s next chapter
Could “The Land of Sky Blue Waters” really become the land of lofts and shops?
December 26, 2025
Ice arenas are energy hogs. Ramsey County is doing something about it.
Maplewood’s Aldrich Arena used as much electricity as 60 average U.S. homes last year. Solar panels and other improvements are expected to help.
December 25, 2025
For sale in St. Paul: Oldest remaining Norwegian Lutheran church in the U.S.
The Old Muskego Church is on the St. Paul campus of Luther Seminary, which is up for sale.
December 24, 2025
Editor's Pick
Love it or hate it, St. Paul’s green Spruce Tree Centre is having a moment
The design of the distinctive green-tiled building, much-discussed on social media and even knitted into scarves, grew from one woman’s love of evergreens.
December 23, 2025
St. Paul police shoot alleged car thief during highway pursuit
A man reportedly was shot in the leg when he pulled a handgun near Highway 52.
December 22, 2025
ICE agent fires shots during arrest in St. Paul after being struck with vehicle, agency says
Two ICE agents were hit by a vehicle during an arrest, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
December 21, 2025
Minnesota woman wins $65 million lawsuit over asbestos in talc products
A Ramsey County jury found Johnson & Johnson products exposed her to asbestos and caused her to develop mesothelioma.
December 20, 2025
Citizenship ceremonies take on new meaning while immigration raids underway
The process of becoming a citizen is becoming harder. For immigrants in the Twin Cities, getting through it has never felt more important.
December 19, 2025
