Rent control is on the Minneapolis and St. Paul ballots. Here's what the proposals will do
The two ballot questions come in response to a nation-leading housing shortage. But while supporters say the proposals will safeguard renters from price spikes, critics argue they will only worsen the existing housing crunch.
The two ballot questions come in response to a nation-leading housing shortage. But while supporters say the proposals will safeguard renters from price spikes, critics argue they will only worsen the existing housing crunch.
St. Paul bar shooting: Video shows chaotic moments after shots fired
The scary moments after 15 people were shot, one fatally, at a St. Paul bar early Sunday morning were captured on video posted online.
The scary moments after 15 people were shot, one fatally, at a St. Paul bar early Sunday morning were captured on video posted online.
14 people injured, 1 dead in downtown St. Paul shooting
Police are investigating a shooting that left 14 people injured and one woman dead early Sunday morning in St. Paul.
Police are investigating a shooting that left 14 people injured and one woman dead early Sunday morning in St. Paul.
Mayor Carter: St. Paul mass shooting was 'one of the most heartbreaking incidents' city has endured
Sunday afternoon, Mayor Melvin Carter reacted to the mass shooting overnight in St. Paul that left one woman dead and 14 others injured.
Sunday afternoon, Mayor Melvin Carter reacted to the mass shooting overnight in St. Paul that left one woman dead and 14 others injured.
Group planting trees in St. Paul to close gap in tree inequalities
A group in St. Paul was working Saturday to help communities of color close the gap in tree canopy, planting dozens of new trees over the weekend in Frogtown.
A group in St. Paul was working Saturday to help communities of color close the gap in tree canopy, planting dozens of new trees over the weekend in Frogtown.
Group planting trees in St. Paul to close gap in tree inequalities
Dozens of trees were being planted in St. Paul on Saturday, as a group works to make strides to close the gap in green for disadvantaged communities.
Dozens of trees were being planted in St. Paul on Saturday, as a group works to make strides to close the gap in green for disadvantaged communities.
St. Paul high school soccer teams face off at Allianz Field for the first time
For the first time ever, a pair of high schools faced off on the pitch at the Major League soccer stadium Friday night.
For the first time ever, a pair of high schools faced off on the pitch at the Major League soccer stadium Friday night.
Weekend closures on major highways in Twin Cities
A number of closures on major highways throughout the Twin Cities metro could impact travel plans this weekend.
A number of closures on major highways throughout the Twin Cities metro could impact travel plans this weekend.
Standoff at Rice and Larpenteur in St. Paul ends peacefully
A standoff in St. Paul ended peacefully Friday afternoon, according to police.
A standoff in St. Paul ended peacefully Friday afternoon, according to police.
No prison time for man who pleads guilty to manslaughter in St. Paul firefighter's death
The alleged gunman’s brother avoided prison time when he agreed to a plea deal on a manslaughter charge that calls for a three-year probation period.
The alleged gunman’s brother avoided prison time when he agreed to a plea deal on a manslaughter charge that calls for a three-year probation period.
Another 'We Push for Peace' worker charged in fight at Cub Foods
For the second time in two months, a worker with the anti-violence group “We Push for Peace” is facing charges for a fight while working security at a Cub Foods store in St. Paul.
For the second time in two months, a worker with the anti-violence group “We Push for Peace” is facing charges for a fight while working security at a Cub Foods store in St. Paul.
St. Paul council votes to continue Downtown Improvement District program
On Wednesday, the St. Paul City Council approved the St. Paul Downtown Alliance’s operation plan for next year’s Downtown Improvement District ambassador program ten months after its inception.
On Wednesday, the St. Paul City Council approved the St. Paul Downtown Alliance’s operation plan for next year’s Downtown Improvement District ambassador program ten months after its inception.
2 arrested in connection to St. Paul homicide
Two people were arrested in connection to a homicide Tuesday in St. Paul.
Two people were arrested in connection to a homicide Tuesday in St. Paul.
St. Paul City Council proposes stricter tobacco laws
The St. Paul City Council is looking at huge changes to their tobacco laws, including a new approach to make vaping more expensive.
The St. Paul City Council is looking at huge changes to their tobacco laws, including a new approach to make vaping more expensive.
Minnesota man battling stage 4 prostate cancer completes his 571st marathon
Among the runners at the Twin Cities Marathon was Tom Perri who says he was competing in his 571st marathon Sunday, while he battles stage 4 prostate cancer.
Among the runners at the Twin Cities Marathon was Tom Perri who says he was competing in his 571st marathon Sunday, while he battles stage 4 prostate cancer.
Group works to rescue feral cats as population increases in Twin Cities
An increasing number of stray cats on the streets is keeping an animal rescue group in the Twin Cities busy.
An increasing number of stray cats on the streets is keeping an animal rescue group in the Twin Cities busy.
After 70 years in business, St. Paul's Dari-Ette Drive-In closes
After seven decades on St. Paul’s eastside, a popular Italian-American restaurant closed its doors for the last time on Saturday.
After seven decades on St. Paul’s eastside, a popular Italian-American restaurant closed its doors for the last time on Saturday.
After 70 years in business, St. Paul's Dari-Ette Drive-In closes
After seven decades on St. Paul?s eastside, a popular Italian-American restaurant closed its doors for the last time on Saturday.
After seven decades on St. Paul?s eastside, a popular Italian-American restaurant closed its doors for the last time on Saturday.
14-year-old boy hospitalized after being shot in St. Paul
Police are investigating after a boy was shot Friday afternoon in the East Midway neighborhood of St. Paul.
Police are investigating after a boy was shot Friday afternoon in the East Midway neighborhood of St. Paul.
Organizers, runners ready for Twin Cities Marathon this weekend
Thousands of runners are getting ready to lace up their shoes for the big event this Sunday through the streets of Minneapolis and Saint Paul.
Thousands of runners are getting ready to lace up their shoes for the big event this Sunday through the streets of Minneapolis and Saint Paul.