Minnesota bill would centralize storage of rape kits
A new bill in the Minnesota senate would change the way the state handles, stores and tracks rape kits. The goal is a centralized, standardized system designed to better serve survivors of sexual assault.
A new bill in the Minnesota senate would change the way the state handles, stores and tracks rape kits. The goal is a centralized, standardized system designed to better serve survivors of sexual assault.
Parts of Fort Snelling State Park closed due to spring flooding
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has closed several parts of Fort Snelling State Park due to flooding from the spring thaw.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has closed several parts of Fort Snelling State Park due to flooding from the spring thaw.
Break-in at St. Paul, Minnesota home leads to hours-long standoff
A break-in at a home in St. Paul, Minnesota led to an hours-long standoff between the suspect and police Wednesday night.
A break-in at a home in St. Paul, Minnesota led to an hours-long standoff between the suspect and police Wednesday night.
St. Paul closing playgrounds, sports courts amid COVID-19 pandemic
In the wake of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's stay-at-home order extension, the City of St. Paul is closing all of its playgrounds, sports courts and skate parks.
In the wake of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's stay-at-home order extension, the City of St. Paul is closing all of its playgrounds, sports courts and skate parks.
North Memorial Ambulance turns to Ghostbusters-like backpack to disinfect rigs
As supplies become harder to come by, ambulance crews like other health care workers are having to figure out alternatives.
As supplies become harder to come by, ambulance crews like other health care workers are having to figure out alternatives.
Minnesota's newest attorney sworn in curbside due to COVID-19
Outside of the Minnesota Judicial Center in St. Paul Wednesday morning, Brian A. Philbrook was sworn in as the state's newest attorney.
Outside of the Minnesota Judicial Center in St. Paul Wednesday morning, Brian A. Philbrook was sworn in as the state's newest attorney.
Sheriff calls St. Paul high rise a potential 'cruise ship on steroids'
The Skyline Tower along Interstate 94 in St. Paul has become 24 floors of high anxiety. Residents said it is impossible to socially distance in the crowded public housing high rise with its crowded elevators, narrow hallways, and shared common areas.
The Skyline Tower along Interstate 94 in St. Paul has become 24 floors of high anxiety. Residents said it is impossible to socially distance in the crowded public housing high rise with its crowded elevators, narrow hallways, and shared common areas.
Twin Cities pandemic lessons from the 'Spanish Flu' of 1918
Minneapolis and St. Paul took very different approaches to the last pandemic, the so-called ‘Spanish Flu’ of 1918, and the politics and policies that played out then parallel the current coronavirus.
Minneapolis and St. Paul took very different approaches to the last pandemic, the so-called ‘Spanish Flu’ of 1918, and the politics and policies that played out then parallel the current coronavirus.
Twin Cities leaders say need for protective gear is ‘staggering’
Two trillion dollars will soon be pumped into the U.S. economy and leaders for cities like Minneapolis and St. Paul say the funds are badly needed to support local businesses and those who lost their jobs due to COVID-19.
Two trillion dollars will soon be pumped into the U.S. economy and leaders for cities like Minneapolis and St. Paul say the funds are badly needed to support local businesses and those who lost their jobs due to COVID-19.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's bodyguard has recovered from coronavirus
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is self-quarantining and working from home for 14 days after a member of his security detail tested positive for the coronavirus, but that State Trooper has now recovered, the Governor announced Thursday.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is self-quarantining and working from home for 14 days after a member of his security detail tested positive for the coronavirus, but that State Trooper has now recovered, the Governor announced Thursday.
Minneapolis, St. Paul announce plans to help residents, businesses affected by COVID-19
Families and small businesses are feeling the impact of the coronavirus and cities are trying to find ways to help.
Families and small businesses are feeling the impact of the coronavirus and cities are trying to find ways to help.
How Minnesota authorities are approaching the stay-at-home order
Not everyone is following the guidelines of social distancing. So, can violators face consequences?
Not everyone is following the guidelines of social distancing. So, can violators face consequences?
Minnesota teacher forms 'Shield Squad' of 3D printer owners to make face shields for health care workers
Students haven’t been on the campus of St. Thomas Academy for three weeks, but one teacher is working hard to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Students haven’t been on the campus of St. Thomas Academy for three weeks, but one teacher is working hard to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
St. Paul Saints doing good while waiting for baseball to begin
Athletes of all levels have put their seasons on hold due to the coronavirus, but while they wait and watch, some are trying to do some good.
Athletes of all levels have put their seasons on hold due to the coronavirus, but while they wait and watch, some are trying to do some good.
Minnesota brass band brings tunes to St. Paul neighborhood, world
The Minnesota-based band Buck It Up Brass brought some tunes to a St. Paul neighborhood over the weekend.
The Minnesota-based band Buck It Up Brass brought some tunes to a St. Paul neighborhood over the weekend.
St. Paul police sergeant tests positive for COVID-19 after taking trip
A St. Paul police sergeant has tested positive for the novel coronavirus after returning home from a trip, according to the St. Paul Police Department.
A St. Paul police sergeant has tested positive for the novel coronavirus after returning home from a trip, according to the St. Paul Police Department.
St. Paul Fire graduates new class early, adopts new procedures amid pandemic
When the call goes out, St. Paul firefighters respond no matter what, but in the current landscape it’s even more of an unknown.
When the call goes out, St. Paul firefighters respond no matter what, but in the current landscape it’s even more of an unknown.
Now a COVID-19 specialty facility, new patients begin moving in to transformed Bethesda Hospital
In just days, 50 patients were moved out of St. Paul’s Bethesda Hospital and the building was transformed into a COVID-19 specific treatment facility.
In just days, 50 patients were moved out of St. Paul’s Bethesda Hospital and the building was transformed into a COVID-19 specific treatment facility.
Airline industry future temporarily up in the air
The U.S. airline industry is almost grounded due to COVID 19.
The U.S. airline industry is almost grounded due to COVID 19.
St. Paul mayor proposes $3.25M emergency fund for impacted families, small businesses
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter is proposing a $3.25 million emergency relief fund for families and small businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter is proposing a $3.25 million emergency relief fund for families and small businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic.