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Brooks: How one group trains young Minnesotans to go out on a limb with their careers

It might not be a Green Christmas, but a new generation of arborists are working for a greener New Year.
AuthoredJennifer Brooks
December 21, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs

Man charged in Brooklyn Park homicide had connection to 2022 Mall of America fatal shooting

Marquan D. Tucker is accused of waiting in a parking lot before opening fire on two people Dec. 7 in Brooklyn Park.
December 21, 2024
Politics

Regulators make it easy for Minnesota’s failing charter schools to stay open

According to a new Minnesota Star Tribune review of more than 200 charter school evaluations, nonprofits that oversee them routinely overlooked problems to renew their contracts.
December 21, 2024
Twin Cities

Need food stamps or rent help? In Hennepin County there’s a wait.

County officials struggle to keep up with the growing demand for safety net programs. Officials say they are working to add staff and improve processing times.
December 21, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs

Man sentenced to more than 30 years in murder of fellow resident at West St. Paul group home

A Dakota County jury found John C. Adams II guilty of intentional second-degree murder in the stabbing death of David Rahn.
December 21, 2024
Health Care

UCare reaches deal with HealthPartners, sparing patients from disruption

The two companies announced the agreement Friday evening. The terms are effective immediately.
December 21, 2024
News & Politics

Jury: Man guilty in fatal shooting of St. Paul victim playing video games

Delaquay Williams was found guilty on four counts, including murder, in the 2022 death of Casanova Carter.
December 21, 2024
Elections

Judge rules DFL House candidate ineligible, throwing majority to GOP for now

Republicans poised to lead the Minnesota House by one vote margin, while DFL leader claims decision will be reversed on appeal.
December 21, 2024
Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman, of Brooklyn Park calls for members to stand in silence and bow their heads for 8 Minutes and 46 seconds in honor of George Floyd Friday, June 12, 2020, as the Minnesota State Legislature met in a special session. (Glen Stubbe/Star Tribune via AP)
St. Paul

Minnesota Historical Society cancels Ramsey House tours on Dec. 26 after facing criticism

After saying tours of the historic St. Paul house would go on, officials reversed course later Friday.
December 20, 2024
Carol Seim waited in the parlor for the arrival of another group going on the Victorian Christmas tour at the Ramsey House in St. Paul, Saturday, November 23, 2013. ] (KYNDELL HARKNESS/STAR TRIBUNE) kyndell.harkness@startribune.com
Twin Cities

MnDOT: Scrap parkway plan, keep I-94 a freeway between St. Paul and Minneapolis

The agency says proposals to remake the freeway connecting the two downtowns with a parkway or road with at-grade crossings do not meet the goals for enhancing mobility, safety and connectivity, and should no longer be considered.
December 20, 2024
Politics

Minnesota lawmakers want to crack down on fraud in state programs: ‘They’re stealing from us’

Fraud prevention is poised to be a big focus for legislators when they return to the Capitol on Jan. 14.
December 20, 2024
Twin Cities

St. Paul schools to raise property tax levy by 7.9% in 2025

State’s second-largest district goes with maximum increase allowed by state Department of Education, which determines how much school systems can raise in taxes.
December 20, 2024
St. Paul public education will shift toward community schools in a money-saving plan that was announced Tuesday morning. The four-year plan, if approved by the School Board, will end citywide transportation for a majority of its students, phase out 16 magnet programs and close two elementary schools. (IN THIS PHOTO) A student waits for the bus ride home outside FOur Seasons Elementary in St. Paul Tuesday afternoon.
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