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February 19, 2015 8:58 AM

Fire destroys pet cremation building

KSTP reports the fire started about 2:30 a.m. Thursday at Midwest Cremation Services of Minnesota.

by The Associated Press

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February 19, 2015 6:27 AM

Orono couple ordered to lock up wind turbine to avoid jail

An Orono couple faced a possible six months in jail over a wind turbine at their home. But an attorney for the couple says the judge ruled the Nygards did not have to take the turbine down to stay out of jail.

by Peter Cox

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February 17, 2015 5:39 AM

Como Zoo names its baby Sumatran orangutan Kemala

Kemala means "magic stone" in the Bahasa Indonesia language.

by The Associated Press

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February 16, 2015 6:09 AM

City Council weighs making St. Paul's Como neighborhood less confusing to navigate

The City Council on Wednesday takes up a resolution that aims to simplify Como Avenue.

by Curtis Gilbert

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February 13, 2015 8:10 AM

Tax information compromised for some St. Paul retirees

The city says W-2 income tax forms for 134 retirees went to other retirees.

by The Associated Press

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February 11, 2015 8:07 AM

16-year-old high schooler joins Minneapolis School Board

Although Noah Branch won't be able to vote, he'll have the same duties as regular board members.

by The Associated Press

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February 10, 2015 9:02 AM

Big python survives fire that destroyed Cottage Grove home

Firefighters rescued a 4-foot python after a Cottage Grove home caught fire on Monday night.

by Jon Collins

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February 10, 2015 6:23 AM

St. Paul-based baking company announces bagel recall

A St. Paul-based baked goods company is warning consumers some of its bagels could have been contaminated with nut products due to a mistake by the ingredient supplier.

by The Associated Press

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February 9, 2015 2:00 PM

4-year-old girl dies following St. Paul house fire

Fire Marshal Steve Zaccard says a man was able to get his wife and mother out of the house, but wasn't able to get his daughter. Firefighters rescued her when they arrived.

by The Associated Press