Elections
DFLer resigns seat in Minnesota House after court finds he failed to meet residency requirement
A special election will be held Jan. 28 to fill Curtis Johnson’s seat in east metro suburbs.
December 28, 2024
Twin Cities
Judge rules new copper wire theft law can take effect Jan. 1, despite lawsuit to block it
A trade group representing scrap metal workers argues the law is unconstitutional and would shutter their industry.
December 27, 2024
St. Paul
Ruby Hunt, third woman ever elected to the St. Paul City Council, dies at 100
She was a key player in creation of the St. Paul Home Rule Charter, and after her stint on the City Council, served on the Ramsey County Board.
December 27, 2024
St. Paul
Officials ID 1½-year-old boy who police suspect suffered fatal overdose on Christmas Day in Twin Cities
Both parents were arrested, but charges might not come this week.
December 27, 2024
Twin Cities
Ban cellphones in school? Maybe not fully, say St. Paul and Mounds View.
High school students would be allowed to use them outside of class, in a departure from the phone-free policies adopted by many districts heading into the current school year.
December 27, 2024
St. Paul
St. Paul City Council member violated policy, investigation finds
An outside investigator said an email Council Member Anika Bowie sent in October “rises to the level of prohibited offensive, bullying and harassing behavior.”
December 27, 2024
Inspired
Celebrating their first 100 years, members of the St. Paul Optimist Club feel positive about the future
They might have differing opinions, but share a commitment to helping youth and the community.
December 26, 2024
Duluth
Snowy owl rescued from car grille near Duluth dies
The owl suffered extensive trauma to its internal organs, a broken wings and broken leg that could not be repaired.
December 26, 2024
Outdoor Activities
Want a new winter adventure? Here’s how you can rent outdoor recreation equipment for under $35 in the Twin Cities area.
Area parks and organizations offer cross-country skis, snowshoes and even kick sleds at prices that won’t break the bank.
December 26, 2024
Stage & Arts
What were the 13 best Twin Cities area theater performances of 2024?
The marathon “History Plays,” Carole King musical “Beautiful,” hilarious “Miz Martha Washington” and groundbreaking “Drawing Lessons” were among the shows that stood out.
December 26, 2024
St. Paul
Parents jailed in Christmas Day overdose death of their 1½-year-old son in St. Paul home
The mother and father are awaiting possible manslaughter charges.
December 26, 2024
Twin Cities
Twin Cities fire departments deliver life-saving equipment to Ukrainian first responders
The effort has been led by Svetlana Vold, a St. Paul firefighter born in Belarus, to gather necessary equipment for emergency workers fighting the war in Ukraine.
December 24, 2024