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Pearson's Candy Company shuts down St. Paul factory for good

Pearson's Candy Company shuts down St. Paul factory for good

Pearson’s said high production costs and rising prices for chocolate and other ingredients made operating the 67-year-old factory unsustainable. About 80 employees are being laid off.
by Ahmed Hassan

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St. Paul police chief sues Mayor Kaohly Her, alleging sexual harassment and retaliation

St. Paul police chief sues Mayor Kaohly Her, alleging sexual harassment and retaliation

The 73-page civil complaint, filed Wednesday morning in Ramsey County District Court by Henry’s attorney Chris Madel, includes allegations of unwanted touching, sexual comments and repeated attempts by Her to develop a closer personal relationship with Henry.
by Matt Sepic

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Probe finds 'offensive behavior' by St. Paul mayor but not sexual harassment

Probe finds 'offensive behavior' by St. Paul mayor but not sexual harassment

“I apologize for any discomfort I caused,” St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her said in a statement Friday. “I am gratified that the report finds that the allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation were unsubstantiated.”
by MPR News Staff

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Hotel gardener shares what it takes to keep plants looking good

Hotel gardener shares what it takes to keep plants looking good

Robyn Wefel has been the gardener at the landmark St. Paul Hotel for 14 years. She’s the third person to hold the position since the garden was built in 1994.
by Phineas Pope

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New signs connect Como Lake visitors with Dakota history and language

New signs connect Como Lake visitors with Dakota history and language

New signage at Como Regional Park in St. Paul shares the lake’s history, ecosystem and wildlife in six languages, including the Dakota language. Two signs highlight Como Lake's cultural significance to Indigenous people.
by Chandra Colvin

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St. Paul council president: After Pig's Eye, city needs to change approach to encampments

St. Paul council president: After Pig's Eye, city needs to change approach to encampments

MPR News host Nina Moini talked with St. Paul City Council President Rebecca Noecker for updates on the city’s encampment plans and other issues facing Minnesota’s capital city, including police drones and the budget.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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