Twin Cities Suburbs
MSP Airport has a new way to help people in crisis
Airport police now have a social worker on staff to help travelers who are struggling with mental health challenges.
March 16, 2025
St. Paul
Pedestrian killed by car on St. Paul highway
Authorities said alcohol was not a factor in the overnight death.
March 15, 2025
Twin Cities
For the first time in years, enrollment rises at Minneapolis and St. Paul schools
Hispanic students are key to increases, with Minneapolis welcoming new native Spanish speakers and St. Paul stepping up recruitment efforts.
March 15, 2025
Twin Cities
Bus drivers learning 'tricky' new Twin Cities route debuting soon
The new line running from downtown St. Paul to Woodbury is “tricky” but it will be great, said one driver.
March 13, 2025
Twin Cities
Some University of Minnesota faculty oppose regents' resolution limiting public statements
Universities nationwide have been debating issues related to academic freedom.
March 13, 2025
Real Estate
Madison Equities tells tenants to vacate downtown St. Paul’s Alliance Bank Center in two days
The city negotiated with utilities to grant tenants until the end of the month to move out, as yet another building from downtown’s once-prolific property owner folds.
March 12, 2025
St. Paul
Garrison McMurtrey joins Ramsey County Board as Minnesota’s first Black male county commissioner
The St. Paul resident won a special election Feb. 11 to replace Trista Martinson, who resigned last summer.
March 11, 2025
News & Politics
Minnesota lawmakers consider suicide barriers on Washington Avenue Bridge
The bridge connects the East and West Banks at the University of Minnesota.
March 11, 2025
St. Paul
St. Paul mourns police officer who died 15 years after on-duty attack
Felicia Reilly, who struggled with lasting injuries, “never made a promise, no matter how small, that she did not keep,” her son said.
March 11, 2025
Culture
Yuen: Retiring P.E. Teacher of the Year got thousands of kids up on skis
DeWayne Combs has spent his career introducing students to outdoor recreation. Why? “We’re Minnesotans,” he says.
AuthoredLaura Yuen
AuthoredLaura YuenMarch 10, 2025
Business
Lunds & Byerlys store to close in downtown St. Paul leaving a grocery void
The grocer, which opened the location in 2014, said staffing and financial challenges contributed to the decision.
March 9, 2025
News & Politics
Some Minnesota schools are now offering take-home meals for kids fasting during Ramadan
St. Paul leads the way with take-home breakfasts and lunches, and St. Cloud students have expressed interest, as well. But will the kids eat them?
March 9, 2025