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New diverse art replaces 1930s murals in St. Paul Council Chambers

August 19
St. Paul and Ramsey County leaders unveiled the new murals in its historic meeting chambers. Artist Gustavo Lira (left), one of the artists from CLUES
The four new pieces replace 1930s murals.

Woman found shot in the head in a home on St. Paul's East Side

12 minutes ago
St. Paul police were investigating a homicide on the city's East Side late Wednesday.
Initial reports are that a woman was killed in a home where several children were.
St. Paul
August 19

Charges: St. Paul man stabbed teen brother nine times during domestic dispute

Davant Coppage, 17, was killed during an argument with his brother, according to the complaint.
St. Paul
August 19
St. Paul firefighters quickly got a fire at Metro Metals Recycling under control on Tuesday.

Large blaze breaks out at metal plant in St. Paul

Firefighters weren't able to say what caused the fire. There were no reports of injury.
St. Paul
August 18

Teenager fatally stabbed in St. Paul, brother in custody

St. Paul is on track to surpass its highest number of murders in 25 years.
St. Paul
August 18

St. Paul gang member charged in young makeup artist's fatal shooting outside bar

James J. Fields remains jailed in lieu of $1.5 million bail.
St. Paul
August 17
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter.

Pandemic throws wrench into St. Paul mayor's plan to curb gun violence

As violence in St. Paul eclipses last year's pace, some council members impatient for action, information.
St. Paul
August 17

St. Paul parks booster group gets an executive director

He leaves Park Square Theatre to head St. Paul Parks Conservancy.
East Metro
August 17
Teachers and supporters gathered to protest the hybrid teaching return to school this fall because they feel it is not safe especially for students an

Suburban teachers challenge return to Minn. classrooms

Actions put focus on safety risks in hybrid plans
St. Paul
August 17

St. Paul's equity chief to lead human resources department

Toni Newborn, who leads diversity and inclusion efforts for St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter's administration, will take over the city's Office of Human Resources starting…
St. Paul
August 14
Concordia University in St. Paul "reset" its tuition back in 2013.

Tuition 'reset' positions Concordia University to weather pandemic challenges

A university analysis says lower tuition has attracted more students.
Coronavirus
August 14
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison.

St. Paul man accused of selling N95 masks at unreasonably high prices agrees to pay $6,800

It's part of as a court agreement announced Friday by Attorney General Keith Ellison.
Coronavirus
August 14
Lwepaw Kacher was photographed at Wacouta Commons, across the street from Hope Community Church, the church she attends in St. Paul. A Karen refugee,

With COVID-19 surging, 'cultural broker' seeks to bridge the divide for Karen refugees

Such navigators are hired as trusted members of their communities who understand the cultural complexities that affect public health.
Minneapolis
August 14
A convoy of vehicles driving at a snail’s pace blocked all westbound lanes on I-94 between St. Paul and Minneapolis during Wednesday evening's commu

Protesters drive 10 mph in I-94 blockade between St. Paul, Minneapolis

As many as 60 drivers could face charges of impeding traffic, the State Patrol said.
St. Paul
August 13
Kevin C. Vereecke

Charges say driver's BAC more than three times legal limit when he hit, killed man in St. Paul

The driver was found drunk, barefoot and asleep near the crash scene in the back seat of his pickup, according to the charges.
St. Paul
August 13
Mike Forcia, of the Black River Anishinabe, celebrated after the Christopher Columbus statue was toppled.

AIM leader charged in toppling of Columbus statue at State Capitol

Michael Forcia led a group of protesters who tore down the statue.
East Metro
August 12
Two of the four murals in the St. Paul City Council Chambers painted in 1933 by John Norton.

St. Paul City Council approves new chamber art, despite Dakota tribe's objections

Dakota artists said they were left out of the process for installation.
St. Paul
August 12
Smoke rose along St. Paul's University Avenue in May.

Civil unrest damage in St. Paul totals $82 million

About 330 businesses sustained damage during the riots in May.
East Metro
August 12
Two of the four murals in the St. Paul City Council Chambers painted in 1933 by John Norton.

Dakota tribe members say they were left out of new St. Paul art installation

Two Minnesota lawmakers contacted the Ramsey County Board on behalf of members of the Dakota community who said they felt "invisible" and unheard.
Stage & Arts
August 12
Mark Ferraro-Hauck

Beset by debt, two St. Paul theater companies join forces to survive

Park Square and Stepping­Stone had been in talks before pandemic made their partnership urgent.
St. Paul
August 11
St. Paul firefighters battled a fire last week at a construction site across from Xcel Energy Center in downtown St. Paul. ]

ATF: Fire that burned down St. Paul hotel site was set deliberately

Investigators say they found no evidence that anyone died in the blaze.
St. Paul
August 11
St. Paul school board Chairwoman Marny Xiong, seen at an event in 2017, died June 7 of COVID-19.

St. Paul school board seat draws six hopefuls

Candidates aim to fill final year of late chairwoman's term.