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Abandoned Midway CVS set for Tuesday demolition after delays
The St. Paul City Council ordered the removal of the neighborhood eyesore in November. After delays, the dilapidated building at the corner of Snelling and University avenues is finally slated to come down Tuesday.
Mayor Her explains rejection of independent investigation after journalists injured
St. Paul Mayor Kaoly Her denies request for independent probe into violent police response that injured three journalists during a November ICE arrest, saying an internal investigation should finish first.
Minnesota Wild, city of St. Paul propose $600M in renovations at Grand Casino Arena
The agreement asks the Minnesota Legislature for $200 million — with $125 million of that being allocated for Grand Casino Arena and rest going toward St. Paul RiverCentre and Roy Wilkins Auditorium. The remaining $400 million would be financed by the city of St. Paul and the Wild.
The FBI’s Minneapolis Field Office issued a statement Wednesday saying it’s executing search and arrest warrants throughout the Twin Cities area in connection with a violent drug trafficking organization.
St. Paul looks to revitalize greater east side with new 'Bear Larp' business district
The city of St. Paul is looking to revitalize the greater east side neighborhood and it’s starting with a new name for its business district. The “Bear Larp” district is the new identity for the business corridor at White Bear Avenue and Larpenteur Avenue.
ALDI plans downtown St. Paul grocery store
ALDI has filed permits to open a grocery store in downtown St. Paul, taking over the former Lunds & Byerlys space, though an opening date remains unclear.
St. Paul declares snow emergency parking rules after latest storm
In the wake of the latest winter storm that dropped more than a half-foot of snow on parts of the Twin Cities, the city of St. Paul has declared a snow emergency beginning at 9 p.m. Thursday. At last report, the city of Minneapolis had not declared a snow emergency.
Protests, skepticism continue in Minnesota following announcement that federal surge is ending
Protests against the surge of federal immigration agents in Minnesota continued over the weekend, even after last week’s announcement that the operation is winding down. While there’s relief — there’s also still fear, sadness, skepticism and anger in communities across the state.