Are Minnesota districts facing uphill push to get more kids to walk to school?
Schools are pushing more kids to walk or bike in hopes of introducing physical activity, easing transportation budgets and de-congesting drop-off zones.
March 29, 2025
After years of waiting, St. Paul residents and United fans cheer small signs of progress for development by Allianz Field
Construction around Allianz Field at Snelling and University is due to start this summer. There are big plans, but soccer fans’ hopes are more modest.
March 29, 2025
College financial aid letters are confusing. A new bill aims to correct that.
The bill being considered by the Minnesota Legislature would require a standardized financial aid letter so students could easily compare costs and understand the price tag.
March 28, 2025
St. Paul hopes good vibes will help library patrons feel safer
The library has become a safe space for people who are struggling, and a new kind of worker aims to build relationships and resolve problems.
March 28, 2025
Violent carjacking spree nets prison term for Twin Cities man
The 22-year-old defendant pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the June 2022 incident, where he stole an SUV after pistol-whipping the driver. He got a nearly six-year prison term.
March 28, 2025
Government workers returning to work is a big deal for downtown St. Paul, but not a silver bullet
The state, city and Ramsey County are among downtown St. Paul’s biggest employers, but the mayor and small business owners say more is needed.
March 26, 2025
Minnesota government workers will return to the office on June 1. Here’s what we know.
Gov. Tim Walz answered questions on the new policy Wednesday, addressing criticisms and the logistics of bringing tens of thousands of state workers back to the office.
March 26, 2025
Brooks: Nothing makes a downtown more vibrant than forcing people to be there
Gov. Tim Walz ordered state workers back to the office in downtown St. Paul. But what’s left in Minnesota’s capital city?
AuthoredJennifer Brooks
AuthoredJennifer BrooksMarch 26, 2025
Amtrak Borealis service disrupted after corrosion discovered on train cars
The problem also popped up on four other Amtrak lines where Horizon railcars were pulled from service.
March 26, 2025
How two fire-eating friends came to open Minnesota’s lone gluten-free brewery
Burning Brothers Brewing opened their taproom with one beer. Now they’re celebrating an anniversary and making several styles popular with all beer drinkers.
March 26, 2025
Highway bridge protests are popping up across the Twin Cities. Who’s putting them on?
Sixty days into the second Trump administration, pedestrian bridges have become neighborhood gatherings for some who oppose the president — and want to scream about it.
March 25, 2025
Ticket totals for illegal parking in disabled spots vary widely in Minnesota. Do the numbers lie?
Disabled residents and advocates say ticket violations in disabled parking is vastly undercounted.
March 23, 2025
