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Como Park Zoo euthanizes Skeeter the giraffe, a favorite of visitors and zookeepers

Como Park Zoo euthanizes Skeeter the giraffe, a favorite of visitors and zookeepers

Zoo officials said Skeeter was “an unforgettable combination of engaging, stubborn, gentle, and mischievous.” In recent months, the zoo said, arthritis limited his mobility and made it difficult for him to rest comfortably.
by MPR News Staff

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St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her says she will keep clearing homeless encampments

Her spoke with Minnesota Now host Nina Moini about the city’s strategy on homeless encampments. The mayor declined to speak to her relationship with St. Paul’s police chief, who’s accused the mayor of sexual harassment.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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Minnesota zoos welcome three orphaned bear cubs, two antelope calves

Minnesota zoos welcome three orphaned bear cubs, two antelope calves

The three cubs are siblings — brothers Brooks and Dillingham, and sister Bristol — and are about nine months old. They were found in July in Alaska, with no sign of their mother for nearly a week.
by MPR News Staff

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Dangerous dust in Southport pushes St. Paul residents to take action

Dangerous dust in Southport pushes St. Paul residents to take action

Many Southport residents struggle with excessive pollution in their West Side neighborhood. To combat the potential health hazard, the St. Paul City Council is considering a citywide ordinance requiring businesses to mitigate dust.
by Alanna Elder

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St. Paul's Kellogg-3rd Street Bridge to reopen in November

St. Paul's Kellogg-3rd Street Bridge to reopen in November

After just more than two years, the bridge connecting the east side of St. Paul to Lowertown will reopen by Nov. 15. The new bridge cost was $92.7 million and will have four lanes of vehicle traffic, two barrier-separated trails on both sides of the roadway to provide space for pedestrians and cyclists.
by Matt Mikus

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St. Paul hero receives $1K award for saving kids, driver on runaway school bus

St. Paul hero receives $1K award for saving kids, driver on runaway school bus

Ebro Ahmed jumped into action when a bus driver had a medical incident while driving students home Monday. Twin Cities media maker and philanthropist Sheletta Brundidge surprised the 27-year-old outside his family’s corner store on Thursday morning to thank him.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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St. Paul City Council approves plan to better address unsheltered homelessness

St. Paul City Council approves plan to better address unsheltered homelessness

The resolution passed on Wednesday calls for 60 days of heightened outreach with a housing navigation tent, ahead of any future clearing, as well as the creation of both temporary and permanent shelters that drop several barriers that can prevent people from opting into traditional emergency shelters.
by Cari Spencer

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Law enforcement announces collaboration to combat group and gang violence

Law enforcement announces collaboration to combat group and gang violence

Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Superintendent Drew Evans said the agencies will share intelligence, enhance information sharing and prevent violence through proactive measures.
by Ahmed Hassan

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St. Paul police chief alleges mayor made false claims to investigators

St. Paul police chief alleges mayor made false claims to investigators

The amended complaint brings the total number of counts in Chief Axel Henry’s lawsuit to seven. The suit, originally filed nearly a month ago, already included retaliation claims against the city, and sexual harassment and battery allegations against Her.
by Ahmed Hassan and MPR News Staff

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