Families uprooted from St. Paul's West Side seek redress from the government
From 1961 to 1964, the flood-prone neighborhood was razed for an industrial park. Now community members are calling for action.
Man fatally shot in St. Paul's Payne-Phalen neighborhood
No arrests have been made in connection with the city's 14th homicide of the year.
St. Paul celebrity chef Justin Sutherland threatened to shoot girlfriend and choked her, charge says
Sutherland's defense attorney strongly denied the allegations.
Taste
How six months in France changed this Minnesota food writer's life
In his new memoir, Steve Hoffman shares the lessons he learned about food, wine and himself while living in a small French village with his family.
Local
Body of adult female pulled from Mississippi River in St. Paul
The flooded river required assistance from several agencies to recover the body.
Local
Flurry of new affordable housing projects are breaking ground across the Twin Cities
Several new affordable apartment buildings are opening this year and next along with more emergency shelters for Minnesotans experiencing homelessness.
St. Paul
St. Paul police identify victim of fatal shooting
The 22-year-old was found inside an SUV that crashed in the Eastern Hazel Park neighborhood. Charges are expected against a 17-year-old boy.
St. Paul
Man gets nearly 14-year term for fatally shooting St. Paul tobacco shop employee after mask-wearing clash
The shooting in February killed Abdullah Arif, 48, of Stillwater.
Local
Jail nurse complaint: Man who died after time in Ramsey County jail did not receive proper medical care
Dillon Bakke's mother filed a wrongful-death lawsuit alleging his treatment in the Ramsey County jail led to his death.
Local
Three men charged with murder for St. Paul Green Line station shooting
The May 17 shooting injured a Mounds View man who died from his injuries.
Variety
'How Long Gone' podcast is bringing bicoastal elite energy to the Turf Club
The Twin Cities live show is the first time the popular podcast has stopped in Minnesota.
Sports
This jaw-dropping gymnastics skill could be named after Suni Lee
Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee of St. Paul has been training a new skill on the uneven bars. If she successfully performs the skill at a major international event, it could be known as "The Lee."
St. Paul
Payne-Phalen corridor builds momentum through local businesses
Economic growth needed to supply a growingly diverse community with essential places to shop.
Music
Dance the night (and day) away with new EDM fest at Allianz Field this weekend
Kaskade and Illenium headline the inaugural Breakaway Festival in St. Paul.
Local
Rising waters a threat to summer fun in Twin Cities metro
Swollen rivers in the area are likely to crest in the coming days, and rising waters have put the kibosh on some summer recreational opportunities.
Local
Feds charge five in plot to bribe Feeding Our Future trial juror with $120K in cash
Five people, including three who were on trial, are now being charged.
Local
St. Paul signs new trash deal with single hauler
After years of garbage angst, the new citywide system is set to start in April 2025.
High Schools
Academics and athletics ran on parallel paths for Student First winner
Harlow Tong is headed from St. Paul Central to Harvard for education with a focus on the environment and for more sprinting. "I just want to see how much I can do," he said.
St. Paul
17-year-old is arrested on suspicion of fatally shooting man found in SUV in St. Paul
The shooting marks the city's 12th homicide this year.
Local
Metro Transit's rapid bus lines seeing record ridership
The D Line and Orange Line had their highest monthly ridership totals ever in May.
Eat & Drink
Forepaugh's in St. Paul will return this summer — with a Tim McKee menu
Plus: Lake Street's landmark cocktail room returns, Khue's Kitchen lands a permanent address and more food news.
Local
After COVID stopped downtown St. Paul employer blood drives, residents rolled up their sleeves
The monthly blood drives at Union Depot have fostered a sense of community for downtown neighbors who noticed that the pandemic had slowed the flow of donations.
Local
Minnesota schools faced multimillion-dollar budget problems. Here's what they cut.
St. Paul and Minneapolis seek to overcome the loss of federal COVID aid while they and other districts battle the effects of inflation and other cost increases.
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