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.

From humble start to working with the Timberwolves, Mounds View barber plans expansion

While many business owners are struggling to make ends meet, a barber in Mounds View, Minnesota who came from humble beginnings has turned his shop into a booming business, even in the face of a pandemic.

Free COVID-19 testing events in Minnesota announced for next week

Next week marks the second in a four-week push for free COVID-19 testing throughout Minnesota due to increased community spread, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.

Ex-husband in custody after woman possibly exposed to toxic chemical at Roseville park

A man is in custody after his ex-wife may have been exposed to a toxic chemical during a custody visit at a park in Roseville, Minnesota, according to Roseville police.

Free COVID-19 testing offered in Maplewood on 5 dates next week

The Minnesota Department of Health is offering free COVID-19 testing Maplewood during select times until Oct. 3.

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. 

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. 

$20,000 reward offered for info on deadly Maplewood hit-and-run crash

The family of a man killed in a weekend hit-and-run crash in Maplewood, Minnesota are asking for help in their quest for justice.

Crews recover body of missing kayaker in New Brighton, Minnesota

Officials announced Tuesday that crews recovered the body of a kayaker who went missing Sept. 19 in New Brighton, Minnesota.

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.

Pedestrian killed in hit and run in Maplewood, Minnesota

Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit and run Saturday night in Maplewood, Minnesota.

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.

Crews search for missing kayaker on Long Lake in New Brighton

A search is underway in New Brighton, Minnesota for a kayaker reported missing after falling into the water at Long Lake.

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. 

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.

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. 

Minnesota State Fair bringing back its Food Parade this October with fall-inspired fair foods

If you missed out on Minnesota State Fair’s drive-thru food experience this summer, you’ll get a second chance to get your fair food fix this fall. The State Fair announced Tuesday it is bringing back its Food Parade for an encore in October.