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
Faculty and students surprised at Hamline proposal to sunset Minnesota’s oldest creative writing program
A growing petition urges Hamline University leaders to reconsider cuts to the creative writing program and a literary journal.
March 23, 2025
Minnesota lawmaker, activists concerned about legislation targeting undocumented immigrants
Critics say that while several proposed bills are unlikely to pass, they spread harmful rhetoric about immigrants who are contributing to the state’s economy.
March 22, 2025
Medcalf: St. Paul brewery hosts opportunity to vibe with therapists
Therapy on Tap event aims to smash mental health stigma while helping people find a good fit.
AuthoredMyron Medcalf
AuthoredMyron MedcalfMarch 22, 2025
Lessons turn Junior ROTC cadets into St. Paul lifeguards: ‘I literally couldn’t swim'
St. Paul aquatics director is passionate about reducing the disparity in drowning deaths between white children and children of color.
March 22, 2025
'There will be a learning curve': What drivers need to know about new Gold Line bus route
The new rapid bus line from St. Paul to Woodbury begins Saturday and will operate in dedicated lanes.
March 22, 2025
Brooks: Retired Minnesota teacher puts principles before pension to protest war in Gaza
Pensioners want Minnesota investments to reflect Minnesota’s values.
AuthoredJennifer Brooks
AuthoredJennifer BrooksMarch 21, 2025
Garbage ‘crisis’ in St. Paul? Mayor Carter says so, but the City Council president says he’s an ‘alarmist.’
A council vote this week has thrown the city’s plans for a new April 1 garbage system into question.
March 21, 2025
Trump wants to nix the U.S. Department of Education. How would that affect Minnesota schools?
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order attempting to partially to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.
March 20, 2025
The new Gold Line BRT opens Saturday. Here’s what riders need to know and what sets it apart.
The Gold Line bus rapid transit runs between Woodbury and St. Paul, with stops in Oakdale, Landfall and Maplewood.
March 20, 2025
Brooks: Homeless and elderly a horrible mix, with signs it’s increasing in Minnesota
Catholic Charities hopes the Legislature will keep funding outreach for the fastest-growing homeless population in the state — the frail, the sick and the elderly.AuthoredJennifer Brooks
AuthoredJennifer BrooksMarch 19, 2025
A Ferris wheel in downtown St. Paul? They’re pitching it for the Saints baseball stadium.
$8 million bonding request for CHS Field - not including Ferris wheel - would fund renovations for the decade-old ballpark, where Twins minor leaguers play.
March 19, 2025
