St. Paul Public Schools provide immigrant families with virtual learning, other support
When St. Paul Public Schools introduced the temporary virtual learning option about 7,900 of the...
Ramsey County
Vadnais Heights couple recounts days of unrest in Puerto Vallarta
The black smoke was the first sign something was happening in Puerto Vallarta on Sunday.
Letters: What constitutes ‘public outcry’ in St. Paul?
"I'd like to know what constitutes "public outcry"? The Council heard from 30 or so...
Minnesota Supreme Court — with one dissent — upholds Nicholas Firkus murder conviction
Circumstantial evidence was at issue in the fatal shooting of his wife, Heidi Firkus, in...
World War II vet celebrates 103rd birthday with the MN National Guard
Don Halverson stays connected with his fellow service members, sometimes sharing a meal at his...
Police seek information on shooting at Maplewood Mall
The incident started from a group fight in the mall's lower level.
East Coast couple gets probation for MN Lululemon thefts, part of multi-state crime spree
The plea agreement covered charges in Roseville, Edina, Minneapolis and Minnetonka store thefts.
Minneapolis man, later shot by St. Paul cops, gets 86½ years for ‘brazen’ triple murder at homeless camp
Earl Bennett, 42, was shot and injured by St. Paul police officers the day after...
Report: Young offenders more likely to stay out of trouble under new Ramsey County initiative
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi acknowledged the change in course was met with criticism.
William Robiner: Power combined with anonymity is a recipe for cruelty
It is not justice when ICE agents operate behind masks that obscure their identity and...
MN Legislature: Bonding requests from east metro counties, cities
St. Paul is seeking help to renovate the Grand Casino Arena, the Big Cat exhibit...
Ken Silverstein: When liberty shows cracks
Fascism is often misunderstood. It is not just political oppression; it is a set of...
$27.25 million settlement reached in case involving defunct Water Gremlin
Water Gremlin Inc., which manufactured fishing products and battery terminals, filed for bankruptcy in 2023...
Girl Scouts moving cookie sales online in response to ICE actions
Some Girl Scouts may continue to sell cookies door-to-door or at cookie booths, though the...
White Bear Lake Police Chief Dale Hager will retire in May
The hiring process to replace Chief Hager has begun, and the city said it anticipates...
Elizabeth Shackelford: What history tells us about fighting the repression we are seeing here
Activist groups such as Indivisible have trained tens of thousands of people in nonviolent tactics....
Harry Boyte: ‘Citizen’ is much more than a legal status. Let’s rise to it.
In this anniversary year of the Declaration of Independence, we need to use civic history...
Valeng Cha: When Federal ICE meets Minnesota Nice: an immigrant’s perspective
In this moment of national moral reckoning, Minnesota has reminded the country — and me...
Noah Feldman: ICE isn’t just breaking the law. It’s trying to rewrite it.
ICE’s actions are terrifying, and meant to be, but the law remains one of the...
Fare For All, an affordable pop-up grocery store, ending service to metro
The nonprofit will continue to make stops at nine sites in Greater Minnesota, where there...
‘Frozen water out?’ White Bear Lake Ice-Out Contest organizer contemplates name change, sticks with original
After a surge of Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions this winter, the contest’s founder started...
Skull found in New Brighton identified as remains of woman missing since 2015
The New Brighton Department of Public Safety is seeking any information on Haley Elizabeth Aymar's...
Charges: North St. Paul group home worker slept while resident died in street in below-zero weather
The Department of Human Services temporarily suspended the license for the group home on Friday,...
Ramsey County to open treatment homes for youth in juvenile justice system
Funded through the state Department of Public Safety and included in the 2023 legislative platform,...
Minnesota’s 2025 domestic abuse homicide victims honored
Among the speakers was the sister of Sam Nordquist, who was killed in New York...
Mounds View school board appoints Andre Koen to vacant seat
Koen, a district parent and director of learning and development for the city of Minneapolis,...
Letters: From every ICE angle, compassion — and responsibility — should come to bear
Obviously from my comments, I am a conservative, but do people really think that conservatives...
Ramsey County prosecutor to public: Come forward if feds commit felony against you
Sheriff's office has 3 investigations involving acts against U.S. citizens
St. Paul, Roseville, West St. Paul among clean-up grant recipients
DEED grants include $2 million in clean-up funding at Roseville's Twin Lakes Technology Center
That’s a lot of candles: Roseville senior living center’s 10 centenarians have lived a combined 1,022 years
One started tap dancing at 60. One worked in the Apollo space program. One wrote...
Joe Soucheray: We need our borders, but you need a better plan, ICE
We feel put upon and wary, like strangers in a foreign place where we don’t...
Homeland Security vastly overstating jail and prison immigration holds, MN Corrections says
The Minnesota Department of Corrections contacted all county jails in the state Monday to ask...
Legal referee tosses petition for restraining order against St. Paul mayor
Shirly Yang said she had no plans to appeal the decision.
Minnesota statewide strike, economic blackout to protest ICE on Friday
The event, called “A Day of Truth and Freedom,” is being organized by union representatives,...
Housing advocates seek ‘Right to Repair’ law on St. Paul’s November ballot
If approved in November, landlords would have 14 days to make requested repairs or tenants...
Charges: UMN equine hospital vet tech took morphine from vials, which she then diluted with saline
Horses treated at the Falcon Heights hospital likely did not receive the pain relief they...
Calling all Minnesotans: Have you tested your home for radon?
The leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, radon is at elevated levels in about...
State disputes ICE claim: ‘1,360 criminal illegal aliens in Minnesota’s custody’
MN Department of Corrections pushing back on Trump administration claims, saying they work with ICE.
Ramsey County sets plan to investigate federal officer shooting cases
'We can't assume that cooperation is the standard anymore,' County Attorney John Choi said.
MnDOT postponing MN 280 project meetings because of ICE concerns
Motorists can expect a closure of MN 280 from Interstate 94 to MN Highway 36/Interstate...
Charges: Man, 24, fatally shot teen in North St. Paul apartment after argument over a sweatshirt
An autopsy showed 19-year-old Nehemiah Davis, of Coon Rapids, was shot in the left cheek.
Mounds View High’s Rob Reetz named 2026 MN high school principal of the year
The Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals divides Minnesota into eight regions, each with a...
Apple Valley man spared prison in Mounds View shooting case
His attorney argued in court that the victim was the primary aggressor before and during...
Kickoff to rebuild Ramsey Stone House on Wednesday
The Minnesota Transportation Museum will celebrate the rebuild of the Justus Ramsey Stone House on...
ICE presence disrupting some Ramsey County services
Staff at the St. Paul VA office are currently available at the VA medical center...
Coon Rapids man killed in North St. Paul; St. Paul man in custody
Police said the results of a preliminary investigation indicate the shooting was an isolated event.
4-year prison term for Minneapolis man who shot at vehicles during separate St. Paul road rage incidents
He told investigators he hates driving and asked if the children in one of the...
St. Anthony man charged with fatally stabbing apartment maintenance worker, severely injuring teen
The teen and his sister were awakened by the sound of sawing noises at their...
Man killed, boy injured in St. Anthony stabbing
A man was killed and a boy was seriously injured in a stabbing incident in...
Deceased Renville County Jail inmate identified as Roseville man
The investigation is ongoing.
MN 280 from St. Paul to Roseville to fully close for portion of 2026
The work will involve resurfacing the roadway from Interstate 94 to Minnesota Highway 36/Interstate 35W...
Mounds View Charter Commission seeks applicants
A partial term on the 9-member commission is set to expire on Oct. 31. State...
St. Paul man who poured boiling water over girlfriend’s head sentenced to workhouse, probation
The criminal complaint said the 19-year-old woman suffered severe burns to her face, arms and...
Overnight rain leads to slick roads, school delays and closures
Rain overnight froze up on Tuesday, delaying schools and causing commuting issues.
Patches available now for Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt, with largest-ever prize
The annual medallion hunt begins Sunday, Jan. 18, with an increased prize celebrating the 140th...
St. Paul: What road, transit plans are coming for W. Seventh Street?
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has plans for "generational investment" but few specifics so far.
In town for World Juniors? Here are some things to do besides watching hockey
From ice skating to theater to live music, here are a few suggestions.
Year after kids rescued from Vadnais Heights fire, mother charged with child endangerment
Four Maplewood firefighters were honored for saving two of her children's lives.
Ten years after a new firm was created to save Sears, only five stores remain
Stores in the St. Paul area have seen various redevelopments since being put up for...
Joe Soucheray: Ho, ho, ho, merry TIFness!
If the corner of Grand and Victoria in St. Paul is meeting the statutory definition...
St. Paul man gets 15-year prison term for raping Wisconsin woman he met on dating app
Green Isiah Kelly Jr. was a convicted sex offender at the time of the March...
Newport Recycling & Energy Center to medical facilities: Enough with the infectious waste
Multiple medical facilities have been improperly disposing of bodily waste, according to Ramsey/Washington Recycling &...
Probation for MN man who made threats over political banter at a White Bear Lake church concert
The 64-year-old from Mora referenced an ICE comment by two members of a Beatles cover...
Ramsey County sets 8.25% levy hike. Here’s what average homeowner will pay.
The board approved an 8.25% 2026 tax levy – down from the proposed maximum tax...
Tuesday special primary will pick DFL candidates for vacant MN House seats
Two seats, which represent St. Paul and Woodbury/Maplewood, have been vacant since their former representatives...
How Ramsey County is making its ice rinks smarter and greener
The county hopes to make more changes to Aldrich Arena in Maplewood to transform it...
St. Paul man gets 17 years in prison for 2 rapes 12 years apart
Thao Xiong committed a third sexual assault in between them.
St. Paul man killed Maplewood woman, shot self, then live-streamed an apology, charges say
He survived his injuries and has been charged with second-degree murder.
Rafael Ortega won’t seek reelection to Ramsey County Board
Ortega, first elected in 1994, faced a challenge from St. Paul City Council President Rebecca...
Ramsey County taxpayers, library workers pack board hearing
County officials have called the 9.75% tax levy increase necessary in the face of rising...
Joe Spencer: St. Paul’s budget signals bold push for a stronger downtown
If you want to get involved with this vision, the Downtown Alliance just launched Reimagine...
Ramsey County: Housing director named after previous head exited over homeless care site
Wilkins will oversee programs from homelessness prevention and emergency shelter to long-term housing stability and...
Here’s what’s driving Ramsey County’s proposed levy hike
County officials are proposing increases of 9.75% in 2026 and 7.5% in 2027 to the...
Maplewood woman dies after gunfire at apartment complex, suspect found injured
Neighboring apartment units were evacuated and a shelter-in-place order was issued.
Rebecca Noecker officially announces for Ramsey County Board
The city council president plans to run for the seat currently occupied by Rafael Ortega,...
‘They had just gone out for a bit,’ daughter of New Brighton couple killed by drunk driver says at his sentencing
Luis Tipantua was on a video chat call just prior to or at the time...
Snowstorm expected to swoop into Twin Cities metro Tuesday afternoon
Expect both freezing rain and snow with this winter weather advisory for the metro.
East metro watershed districts giving away chicken grit as sidewalk salt alternative
About 42% of the chloride that enters the environment in Minnesota comes from road salt.
Bronze Line to replace Purple Line, hybrid route to run St. Paul-Maplewood
The $375M project will feature a 10-mile route connecting St. Paul's Union Depot with Maplewood's...
Meteorologist Wren Clair, KSTP attorneys ask judge to dismiss her lawsuit against TV station
The court file doesn't say what led to the joint request to dismiss the suit,...
Former Minneapolis chamber exec Jonathan Weinhagen pleads guilty to fraud scheme
He admitted during questioning that he invented a company with a fictional owner to enter...
St. Paul recognizes five businesses with annual award
The award recognizes five businesses that offer essential services, engage with the community, invest in...
More snow on the way: Here’s how much we could get this weekend
Another round of snow is on its way, potentially impacting weekend travel.
Roseville: Industrial building planned for Twin Lakes site
The 12.5-acre parcel of land that has stood between Roseville and its decades-long effort to...
Shoreview bus driver awarded for rescue of 4-year-old in Lake Owasso
So when she was driving her afternoon bus route for Roseville Area Schools, she noticed...
MN State Parks, Washington County Parks offer free entry Friday
Some parks are offering free events, including a naturalist-led hike at Wild River State Park
Season’s first winter storm could bring 4-8 inches of snow in metro
The system is expected to bring the season's first significant snowfall to the metro starting...
St. Paul City Council to host Truth in Taxation hearing Tuesday
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter has proposed a 5.3% levy increase for the coming year.
White Bear Lake, Wayzata students to perform at Carnegie Hall
The two MacPhail Center for Music vocal students won awards at the American Protege International...
Maplewood gunman sentenced for shooting at car while kids cowered nearby
He wore a sweatshirt that read “In Glock We Trust” while firing a fully automatic...
Ramsey County Board Chair Rafael Ortega running for re-election, setting up race with Rebecca Noecker
St. Paul City Council President Rebecca Noecker recently announced her own run.
Ramsey County CFO Alex Kotze named deputy county manager
Kotze will lead the county’s newly established Operations Service Team. She has served as the...
3rd sexual assault case against former Bethel football player dismissed
Two other sexual assault cases against the now-27-year-old ended with acquittals
St. Paul City Council President Rebecca Noecker to run for Ramsey County Board
The District 5 board seat, which represents downtown St. Paul and surrounding areas from Highland...
Man admits to fatally stabbing St. Paul woman, believing she was his mother
He is under a civil commitment that was originally put in place about seven months...
White Bear Lake man sentenced for killing infant son while ‘blackout drunk’
The baby's injuries “were highly consistent with abusive head trauma,” according to the June 2024...
Letters: These are family men, hard-working, stable. Hardly the ‘worst of the worst’
What are we doing rounding them up in Minneapolis and St. Paul and throwing them...
Tattoo artists trained in Stillwater prison find work, community at White Bear Lake studio
“It shows change is possible for guys like us,” one said. “Us getting into art...
St. Paul PD’s first AI policy: How is it being used and what’s next?
St. Paul investigators use artificial intelligence to transcribe interviews; other departments are trying Axon Draft...
Joe Soucheray: Not exactly sure what the question is, but northern lights is the answer
"With rain we know what to expect, but with the Aurora Borealis we don’t know...