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St. Paul says cybersecurity breach was a ransomware attack. What does that mean?

St. Paul says cybersecurity breach was a ransomware attack. What does that mean?

It’s been more than two weeks since the city of St. Paul took its systems offline due to a cyberattack. Over the weekend, city officials said the attackers demanded a ransom, which the city said it has not paid.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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St. Paul to begin restoring online systems this week following cyberattack

St. Paul to begin restoring online systems this week following cyberattack

The city of St. Paul expects to begin putting its systems back online this week, after a ransomware attack forced it to shut down its network for more than two weeks. St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter joined Morning Edition guest host Emily Bright to detail the plan and answer questions about the city’s response so far.
by Emily Bright and Gracie Stockton

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St. Paul continues to grapple with ransomware attack

St. Paul continues to grapple with ransomware attack

The City of St. Paul says the cause of the cyberattack that has impeded the city's internal internet is due to a ransomware attack.
by MPR News Staff

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Man charged in mysterious vandalism of St. Paul sewer grates

Man charged in mysterious vandalism of St. Paul sewer grates

Since early June, the City of St. Paul reports hundreds of sewer grates have been removed and left in the drains. Police this week arrested and charged a 34-year-old man suspected in the case. 
by Feven Gerezgiher

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Minnesota Capitol adopts new security measures following July break-in

Minnesota Capitol adopts new security measures following July break-in

The Department of Public Safety announced Tuesday that members of the public would have more limited points of entry to the building and see more Capitol security officers beginning Wednesday.
by Dana Ferguson

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Several freeway closures planned in Twin Cities this weekend

Several freeway closures planned in Twin Cities this weekend

The list includes three freeway closures in St. Paul, along with closures affecting parts of Interstate 694 in the north metro and State Highway 5 in the west metro.
by Andrew Krueger

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St. Paul police say Suni Lee statue was stolen

St. Paul police say Suni Lee statue was stolen

The St. Paul Police Department said the bronze statue, along with the rock with her nameplate, were taken from Phalen Regional Park.
by MPR News Staff

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'It's a big deal': Response to St. Paul cyberattack suggests large breach

'It's a big deal': Response to St. Paul cyberattack suggests large breach

The city is working with the Minnesota National Guard, the FBI and two private cybersecurity firms to respond to a cyberattack that is disrupting city services including payment systems, libraries, recreation centers and city hall.
by Chris Farrell and Ellen Finn

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Minnesota Historical Society lays off 36 people

Minnesota Historical Society lays off 36 people

The historical society said 36 staff members — some full-time, others, part-time or seasonal — are losing their jobs. 
by Mark Zdechlik

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