Phalen Beach in St. Paul opening for the summer

Phalen Regional Park Beach is officially opening for the summer this weekend after being closed for the beginning of the season due to COVID-19 concerns, according to the City of St. Paul.

Reward increased to $20,000 for info leading to arrest of couple connected to St. Paul business fires

The ATF is increasing its reward up to $20,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a couple wanted in connection to multiple fires at various St. Paul businesses amid the riots following George Floyd's death. The original reward was $10,000.

Missing baby found safe, St. Paul police still looking for father after alert

St. Paul police say a baby reported missing earlier in the day has been found safe but her father, who was accused of taking the child, is still on the run.

Toppled Christopher Columbus statue would cost $154,000 to repair

Minnesota's Christopher Columbus statue would require $154,000 to repair after protesters yanked it to the ground outside the state Capitol on June 10, according to a damage estimate.

Two weeks after Columbus statue toppling, no one charged

No protesters have been charged for tearing down a statue of Christopher Columbus outside the Minnesota State Capitol on June 10, despite the governor pledging "consequences" for those involved.

Minnesota AG sues ExxonMobil, Koch Industries, API for 'climate deception' practices

The Minnesota Attorney General says the state has filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil, Koch Industries and the American Petroleum Institute for “deceiving” and “defrauding” Minnesotans about climate change.

Twin Cities Marathon Weekend to take place virtually in 2020

All events in the Twin Cities Marathon Weekend will take place virtually in 2020 without in-person runners or spectators, Twin Cities in Motion announced Tuesday.

What went wrong: How Minnesota lawmakers failed to act on police accountability

The Minnesota Legislature was poised to become the first in the U.S. to make major police accountability changes with the national spotlight on the state after the police killing of a black man in Minneapolis.

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.