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St. Paul solved more crimes, had drastically fewer homicides in 2025

St. Paul solved more crimes, had drastically fewer homicides in 2025

A remarkable shift is under way in St. Paul. The city is on track for a 70 percent drop in homicides by the end of 2025. And they’re solving more than 70 percent of crimes.
by Clay Masters and Gretchen Brown

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Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon visits Minnesota to highlight close ties

Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon visits Minnesota to highlight close ties

Crown Prince Haakon — heir to the throne of Norway — took part in a series of events in the Twin Cities on Tuesday. That included a stop at Norway House in Minneapolis and a meeting with Gov. Tim Walz at the State Capitol in St. Paul.
by MPR News Staff, Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Regina Medina

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Long-term closure of John Ireland Bridge over I-94 begins Monday

Long-term closure of John Ireland Bridge over I-94 begins Monday

The John Ireland Boulevard bridge, which carries traffic over Interstate 94 and links the state Capitol and the Cathedral of St. Paul, will close for nearly a year starting Monday. MnDOT says it’ll be disassembled and rebuilt within the same footprint.
by MPR News Staff

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St. Paul voters to decide ballot measure that would allow fines for ordinance violations

St. Paul voters to decide ballot measure that would allow fines for ordinance violations

St. Paul voters will vote on a charter amendment that would allow the City Council to issue fines for ordinance violations. The ballot measure follows the council’s unanimous approval of the charter change in January.
by Cari Spencer

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Walking 161 miles in support of firefighter health

Walking 161 miles in support of firefighter health

Minnesota firefighters Doug Foote and Kyle Bode completed a 161-mile walk from Duluth to St. Paul Sunday to raise funds for MnFIRE, a nonprofit working to keep firefighters healthy across the state.
by Cait Kelley

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After months of work to repair sinkhole damage, St. Paul's West Seventh Street fully reopens

After months of work to repair sinkhole damage, St. Paul's West Seventh Street fully reopens

For the first time in more than four months, traffic is flowing freely on West Seventh Street near Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul — after crews finished repairing damage caused by a sinkhole.
by Andrew Krueger

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