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New machine helps St. Paul patch its 'pothole pains'
This winter's extreme temperatures and freeze-thaw cycle have made potholes in St. Paul particularly bad. This year, the city is using a new asphalt recycling machine to help make hole patches faster and more durable.
Bovino defends immigration surge tactics, deflects questions of abuse
This story includes live updates from Jan. 20, 2026: U.S. Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino blamed “anarchists” along with Walz and Frey during a press conference on Tuesday for the violence that’s gripped the state for the past six weeks.
Christian leaders urge protecting worshippers’ rights after protesters interrupt service
Several faith leaders are urgently calling for protecting the rights of worshippers while also expressing compassion for migrants. That's after a group of anti-immigration enforcement protesters disrupted Sunday service at a Southern Baptist church in St. Paul.
U.S. citizen says ICE removed him from his Minnesota home in his underwear after warrantless search
Federal immigration agents detained a U.S. citizen in Minnesota at gunpoint without a warrant. That's according to ChongLy “Scott” Thao, who says agents forced open his door, entered with guns drawn and led him outside in his underwear in freezing conditions. 
Twin Cities schools reopen with security measures tied to ICE operations
After closing due to safety concerns last week, several Twin Cities school districts reopened their doors Monday to students with added safety measures amid a surge in immigration enforcement. More student walkouts protesting ICE operations are expected across the region.
Finland stuns two-time defending champ U.S. in OT in World Juniors quarterfinals
Finland stunned the two-time defending champion United States 4-3 in overtime on Friday night in the World Juniors hockey quarterfinals in St. Paul. Last year in the final, the Americans beat the Finns 4-3 in overtime.
Call Her mayor: History made as St. Paul swears in new leader
In a ceremony Friday, Kaohly Her officially became St. Paul’s first mayor of Hmong ancestry and first woman to hold the title.