Como Park conservatory to reopen on Monday after COVID closure

After closing down in March, along with a number of other public parks and buildings in St. Paul, the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at the Como Park Zoo is set to reopen next week.

Minnesota House panel advances new police regulations after Floyd death

Minnesota House Democrats advanced several new police regulations Monday during a special session in the wake of the police killing of a black man, George Floyd, in Minneapolis.

ATF offering $70K for help identifying suspects in fires set during Minneapolis, St. Paul riots

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is offering a total of $70,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrest of a number suspects wanted in connection with fires in the Twin Cities that were set during the unrest following George Floyd’s death. 

Minnesota lawmakers face partisan chasm over policing reforms as special session continues this week

A busy week is ahead for Minnesota lawmakers as the state legislature is prepared for a continued special session to weigh changes to policing, criminal justice, and other social justice issues in the wake of George Floyd's death.

Sen. Tina Smith meets with business owners, tours damage left by riots in St. Paul

Senator Tina Smith toured the damage left behind by fires and unrest in the aftermath as federal lawmakers consider relief packages for businesses damaged during the riots in the Twin Cities.

Activists keep pressure on Minnesota lawmakers as legislative package pushing policing change is introduced

As the death of George Floyd continues to be felt nationwide, activists in Minnesota are continuing their calls for lawmakers to institute real change to prevent further killings by police.

Two years ago, MPR raccoon became viral sensation

Two years ago, a furry raccoon's climb up a St. Paul building captured the attention of the metro and the Twitterverse.

Capitol preservationist: No one formally petitioned for Columbus statue's removal before toppling

No one submitted a formal letter seeking removal of the Christopher Columbus statue from the Minnesota State Capitol grounds before a group of protesters toppled it Wednesday night, the lead preservationist of the Capitol area said.

ATF offers $10K for info leading to arrest of couple on the run after St. Paul fires

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is offering $10,000 for anyone who can help agents arrest and convict a couple suspected of setting several fires during unrest in St. Paul.