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St. Paul mayor, police chief announce removal of Flock cameras

St. Paul mayor, police chief announce removal of Flock cameras

St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her and Police chief Axel Henry said they “understand and share the concerns raised by our community about other jurisdictions accessing data during Operation Metro Surge.”
by Regina Medina

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Tactile maps installed at MSP Airport ease travel for more than just blind passengers

Tactile maps installed at MSP Airport ease travel for more than just blind passengers

Over the last month, MSP Airport installed special maps outside every bathroom throughout the facility designed to improve accessibility for travelers who are blind. They hope to share their designs to airports around the country to ease travel for everyone.
by Matt Mikus

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St. Paul’s east side set to lose public library in mayor’s proposed budget cuts

St. Paul’s east side set to lose public library in mayor’s proposed budget cuts

St. Paul Mayor Kaholy Her's proposed budget would shut down Dayton’s Bluff library on the city’s east side. Maree Lee and Kmari Watson come to the library almost every day and consider it a second home. They don’t know where they’ll go without it.
by Ahmed Hassan

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‘Until we have to move again:’ The journey from one St. Paul encampment to the next 

‘Until we have to move again:’ The journey from one St. Paul encampment to the next 

Marty Johnson and Chalsea Diver, like so many encampment residents, have needs that can't be immediately addressed by shelters — so despite the risks that accompany living outside, they saw no better option while awaiting a more permanent spot inside.
by Cari Spencer

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Minnesota Forge ready to serve up a new era of pro volleyball

Minnesota Forge ready to serve up a new era of pro volleyball

Minnesota Forge, the state’s new Major League Volleyball team, will begin play in January 2027 at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, with a mission to bring top-level women’s volleyball talent home to Minnesota.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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St. Paul mayor asks departments to reduce budget by 4 percent

St. Paul mayor asks departments to reduce budget by 4 percent

The proposal includes a $20,000 cut to Mayor Kaohly Her’s own compensation. The mayor’s budget also proposes a 6.8 percent increase in the property tax levy.
by Regina Medina and Lisa Ryan

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Minnesota Supreme Court decision keeps right to repair question on St. Paul ballot

Minnesota Supreme Court decision keeps right to repair question on St. Paul ballot

Right to repair would allow St. Paul renters to take smaller repairs into their own hands — if a landlord does not — and get reimbursed. The city will have to add the measure to the ballot to meet the Aug. 11 deadline.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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St. Paul City Council blocks November ballot measure

St. Paul City Council blocks November ballot measure

MPR News host Clay Masters spoke with Safe Homes St. Paul organizer Cole Hanson to talk about the vote and what comes next for the proposed measure.
by Clay Masters and Aron Woldeslassie

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