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‘Difficult to say goodbye’: Residents, volunteers worry what’s next as St. Paul clears encampment
Many residents said they aren’t sure where they will go after the encampment is cleared out on Wednesday. Over 100 people were living at the camp when the mayor’s office announced the closure last month.
Trust, accountability and the behavior we expect from political leaders
Coming up at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the standards we hold elected officials to and how power, race, gender and politics shape how we think about allegations against public figures.
Highway 280 on track to reopen before State Fair. But it's still closed right now
MnDOT officials say they are on track to reopen Highway 280 before their target date of Aug. 22 before the Minnesota State Fair. Officials also say some drivers are endangering workers by prematurely going around the barriers.
 Pearson’s Candy Company to shut down St. Paul plant
Pearson’s Candy Company told Minnesota officials it will permanently shut down the West Seventh Street plant and lay off about 80 employees at the end of September.
St. Paul Academy head resigns after parent sues school
Luis Ottley’s resignation comes after a series of controversies at the prestigious private school. Last month, a parent sued the school alleging leadership at the academy retaliated against him and his family by threatening to expel their child.