Choo Choo Bob's Train Store in St. Paul closes amid pandemic struggles
A St. Paul fixture ended a long run on Friday, as the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic continues to be felt in the Twin Cities.
A St. Paul fixture ended a long run on Friday, as the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic continues to be felt in the Twin Cities.
St. Paul mayor reacts to Breonna Taylor case: 'Most people would’ve been charged with murder'
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter spoke out on social media Wednesday in response to a Kentucky grand jury’s decision not to indict any police officers on charges directly related to the death of Breonna Taylor.
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter spoke out on social media Wednesday in response to a Kentucky grand jury’s decision not to indict any police officers on charges directly related to the death of Breonna Taylor.
Metro Transit workers union rejects contract offer, authorizes strike 'if necessary'
A union representing Metro Transit workers has rejected an offer from Metro Transit and authorized a strike if necessary, the union said Wednesday.
A union representing Metro Transit workers has rejected an offer from Metro Transit and authorized a strike if necessary, the union said Wednesday.
Teachers union, activist groups hold early voting rally, march at Minnesota State Capitol
Activist groups from across Minnesota, including the state teachers’ union, are holding a march and rally at the State Capitol on Wednesday to promote early voting in the 2020 election.
Activist groups from across Minnesota, including the state teachers’ union, are holding a march and rally at the State Capitol on Wednesday to promote early voting in the 2020 election.
St. Thomas to explore renaming buildings after discovery that namesake of Loras Hall was slave owner
The University of St. Thomas is forming a committee to research renaming practices for university buildings, spaces and programs after “concerning information” came to light recently regarding the namesake of Loras Hall, Bishop Mathias Loras.
The University of St. Thomas is forming a committee to research renaming practices for university buildings, spaces and programs after “concerning information” came to light recently regarding the namesake of Loras Hall, Bishop Mathias Loras.
Twin Cities mayors proclaim Monday as 'Ruth Bader Ginsburg Day'
Mayors for both Twin Cities are using Monday as a day to honor legendary Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Mayors for both Twin Cities are using Monday as a day to honor legendary Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Earnest, missing therapy dog in training, found safe in St. Paul
Earnest, the therapy dog in training who was stolen from his backyard in St. Paul last week, has been found safe.
Earnest, the therapy dog in training who was stolen from his backyard in St. Paul last week, has been found safe.
Free laundry day at St. Paul laundromat draws long lines
On St. Paul’s east side, people lined up for hours for a basic service that many of us take for granted: Laundry.
On St. Paul’s east side, people lined up for hours for a basic service that many of us take for granted: Laundry.
Therapy dog in training stolen from St. Paul, Minnesota backyard
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota are asking for the public’s help in finding a therapy dog in training who was stolen out of his owners’ backyard last week.
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota are asking for the public’s help in finding a therapy dog in training who was stolen out of his owners’ backyard last week.
Police investigate fire at St. Paul home, one day after deadly shooting
Less than 24 hours after a man was killed in a shooting at the same location, police say an investigation into a fire is underway in St. Paul's Payne-Phalen neighborhood.
Less than 24 hours after a man was killed in a shooting at the same location, police say an investigation into a fire is underway in St. Paul's Payne-Phalen neighborhood.
Families, players rally at Minnesota governor's residence to lift restrictions on fall sports
A group of high school athletes, along with family members and other supporters, gathered Saturday to push the governor to reconsider restrictions on fall sports.
A group of high school athletes, along with family members and other supporters, gathered Saturday to push the governor to reconsider restrictions on fall sports.
Senate Republicans fire Minnesota commerce commissioner as Walz's emergency order is extended
Minnesota Senate Republicans fired another of Gov. Tim Walz's commissioners during a short but contentious special session Friday, after they were unable to end Walz's emergency powers over the coronavirus pandemic.
Minnesota Senate Republicans fired another of Gov. Tim Walz's commissioners during a short but contentious special session Friday, after they were unable to end Walz's emergency powers over the coronavirus pandemic.
St. Paul officials peacefully clear out encampment of about 70 near Cathedral Hill
An encampment near Cathedral Hill in St. Paul was cleared out and cleaned up Thursday as officials say it became too big and unsafe.
An encampment near Cathedral Hill in St. Paul was cleared out and cleaned up Thursday as officials say it became too big and unsafe.
Employees at Spyhouse Coffee, Fair State Brewing vote to form unions
Employees at Minneapolis-based Spyhouse Coffee and Fair State Brewing Cooperative voted to unionize this week, joining a growing list of Twin Cities establishments that have already done so.
Employees at Minneapolis-based Spyhouse Coffee and Fair State Brewing Cooperative voted to unionize this week, joining a growing list of Twin Cities establishments that have already done so.
Colleges and COVID-19: St. Thomas starts semester, Winona State under quarantine
Safety concerns for slowing the spread of the coronavirus remain a top concern for university leaders as campuses across Minnesota start the new school year.
Safety concerns for slowing the spread of the coronavirus remain a top concern for university leaders as campuses across Minnesota start the new school year.
Photo shows long line outside St. Paul bar as college students return to campus
Recent video of a long line outside a St. Paul bar is underlining the worries authorities have this holiday weekend.
Recent video of a long line outside a St. Paul bar is underlining the worries authorities have this holiday weekend.
Minnesota breweries brace for winter season, can shortage amid 'brutal' 2020
Minnesota breweries already struggling financially due to the pandemic are preparing for their next big challenge: surviving through the slower winter season.
Minnesota breweries already struggling financially due to the pandemic are preparing for their next big challenge: surviving through the slower winter season.
St. Paul to reopen temporary road closures around three parks
The City of St. Paul will be reopening temporary road closures around three parks that were closed to allow more room for social distancing amid the pandemic.
The City of St. Paul will be reopening temporary road closures around three parks that were closed to allow more room for social distancing amid the pandemic.
2 taxi driver attacks in one day indicative of increase in aggression toward drivers, company says
A couple of Twin Cities taxi drivers are both recovering after separate assaults Tuesday.
A couple of Twin Cities taxi drivers are both recovering after separate assaults Tuesday.
St. Paul announces $500 guaranteed income pilot program to begin this fall
St. Paul’s mayor announced a new pilot program that will provide families in the city with $500 per month in guaranteed income for a period of up to 18 months.
St. Paul’s mayor announced a new pilot program that will provide families in the city with $500 per month in guaranteed income for a period of up to 18 months.