Michael Brasel killing: Teen arrested for shooting of St. Paul man

St. Paul police have arrested a teen suspect in the deadly shooting of a St. Paul man who family members say was killed confronting an apparent car thief last weekend.

St. Paul man killed confronting car thief in front of his home

Michael Brasel, 44, was shot in front of his own home as he confronted someone trying to steal a car on Saturday morning in the St. Anthony Park neighborhood.

St. Paul man killed in his own front yard
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The family of Michael Brasel is asking for anyone with information to come forward to help solve his murder in St. Paul's St. Anthony Park neighborhood.

St. Paul teacher named 'Teacher of the Year'

A St. Paul high school math teacher has been named Minnesota's 2023 Teacher of the Year.

Rapper 50 Cent and Busta Rhymes to perform at Xcel Energy Center

Grammy award-winning rapper 50 Cent is stopping in St. Paul during his world tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of his debut album "Get Rich or Die Tryin’". 

St. Paul police arrest suspected fentanyl dealer at downtown hotel

St. Paul police arrested a suspected fentanyl dealer at the InterContinental Hotel on Tuesday, causing a large police presence downtown. 

Blind Como Zoo cougar adjusting to life without eyes

Jasper, a 4-year-old cougar living at the Como Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul, is adjusting to life without his eyes. 

Como Zoo cougar adjusting to life without eyes
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Jasper, a 4-year-old cougar living at the Como Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul, is adjusting to life without his eyes. Jasper first came to Como Zoo in 2018. He was found alone in California after his mother was shot and killed by a hunter. In June of 2020, zoo staff started noticing changes in his eyes and eyesight.

3M laying off 1,100 people at Maplewood HQ
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3M is laying off more than 1,000 people at its Maplewood headquarters, according to a WARN notice dated May 1.

Dreamland Arts building for sale in St. Paul includes underground tunnel

A beloved community theater space in St. Paul has been put up for sale — along with the home it's connected to via an underground tunnel. 

St. Paul's Afro Deli owner named Small Business Person of the Year

A Minnesota man who immigrated to the U.S. and built a successful food business was named Monday as the National Small Business Person of the Year.

3M laying off 1,100 people at Maplewood headquarters

3M is laying off more than 1,000 people at its Maplewood headquarters, according to a WARN notice dated May 1. 

Lost Fox suffers break-in, hopes for community support
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A popular coffeeshop that offers both a kitchen and spirits in Lowertown, St. Paul, is hoping for additional community support following its fourth break-in of the year.

2 teens in stolen vehicle arrested after high-speed chase across the metro

Two young teenagers in a stolen vehicle were arrested after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase spanning over 60 miles on Wednesday, according to authorities. 

Maplewood man sentenced for murder of 1-year-old girl

A Maplewood man was sentenced in court Thursday for the death of his girlfriend’s 1-year-old daughter who was fatally beaten last October. 

Canine influenza: Walk for Animals will be held without dogs

The Animal Humane Society's annual Walk for Animals fundraiser will not feature any dogs this year due to canine influenza.