Melvin Carter on winning: 'I'm thrilled. I'm elated. I'm humbled.'

Melvin Carter on winning: 'I'm thrilled. I'm elated. I'm humbled.'

Carter will be St. Paul's first black mayor.

Sales of 'Stranger Things' hoodie overwhelm Science Museum website

November 7
Sales of 'Stranger Things' hoodie overwhelm Science Museum website

St. Paul folk label Red House Records sold to a Nashville company

November 7
St. Paul folk label Red House Records sold to a Nashville company
The imprint that houses John Gorka and Charlie Parr will live on but the offices will close after nearly 35 years.
St. Paul
27 minutes ago

Man with gun-carry permit shoots suspected robber in St. Paul

The suspect had his gun pointed at three people in a car in Lowertown, police said.
South Metro
10:49am

Anoka-Hennepin district wins record $249 million for schools

The state's largest school district says it's crowded, and among its goals are building two elementary schools and lowering class sizes.
St. Paul
November 8

Woman is killed, suspect arrested in a stabbing in St. Paul apartment

A female died at Regions Hospital after the stabbing inside an apartment on the 100 block of Edmund Avenue West.
St. Paul
November 8

Police witness hit-and-run pedestrian fatality in St. Paul

One officer jumped out of the vehicle to render aid; the other chased the suspect.
Minneapolis
November 7
Even before the polls opened Tuesday, nearly 12,000 Minneapolis voters cast their ballots early

Voter turnout surprises Twin Cities poll watchers

Election officials estimate that 43 percent of the registered voters turned out at the polls, up from 33 percent four years ago.
East Metro
November 7

Ramsey County public defenders clash with courts over scheduling

Two public defenders were found in contempt of court the same day the office rolled out reforms.
Minneapolis
November 7

2017 Twin Cities elections

Following the mayoral and council elections in the Twin Cities.
East Metro
November 7

Former Minn. commerce deputy pleads guilty in prostitution sting

A former deputy commissioner with the Minnesota Department of Commerce pleaded guilty to soliciting a prostitute during an undercover sting earlier this year. Michael S.…
South Metro
November 7

Here's what to know about Election Day

Minneapolis, St. Paul and other communities around the state are holding elections Tuesday for mayor, City Council, and school board seats. A number of school…
South Metro
November 6

Man held in death of woman in their Shakopee home

Suspect arrested near hotel a mile from crime scene; no motive as yet.
Minneapolis
November 5

Last push in Mpls. and St. Paul mayoral races

Minneapolis and St. Paul mayoral hopefuls scramble for votes ahead of Tuesday's election.
St. Paul
November 4

Swastikas, anti-Arab markings investigated at Macalester

The vandalism isn't the first of its kind at the St. Paul college.
Minneapolis
November 4

Police, housing, parks, jobs at forefront of Twin Cities mayor races

Both cities are facing property tax increases, but candidates in both mayoral races have spent more time discussing other issues.
St. Paul
November 4
St. Paul Cathedral

Archdiocese releases names of 19 men suspected of sexually abusing minors

14 of the men have died; none who survives serves in any pastoral role.
St. Paul
November 3

St. Paul reaches preliminary deal with haulers for organized trash collection

The City Council will vote on a contract with haulers next week.
St. Paul
November 3

St. Paul building trades team with the Learning Jet to transform aircraft hangar into a classroom

Volunteers are renovating a St. Paul airport hangar into a classroom for aviation students.
St. Paul
November 2

St. Paul mayoral candidates face off at final forums before Election Day

With two debates left, candidates talked about their policing plans.
St. Paul
November 2

State fines St. Paul metal recycler over polluting creek with oil discharge

Water had an oily film and emitted an "obnoxious odor," state regulators said.
St. Paul
November 2

St. Paul City Council member fights for park at police annex over development

Rebecca Noecker wants to stick to the original plan to expand Pedro Park, keeping a promise to a neighborhood woefully short of green space.
St. Paul
November 1

St. Paul restricts menthol tobacco sales

Only tobacco shops, liquor stores can sell them.