Was Hugo named for a great French writer — or an otherwise forgotten Duluth mayor?
In the research process, a David vs. Goliath clash of Minnesota history buffs emerged — and the underdog won.
Three east metro cities join forces to renew the intersection where they meet
St. Paul, Roseville and Maplewood pool resources to improve border neighborhood around Rice Street and Larpenteur Avenue.
Thieves swarm Best Buy stores in Burnsville, Maplewood on Black Friday
Police said no arrests had been made.
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Twin Cities metro police blotter, Nov. 28
CHAMPLINNOV. 5Theft. Electronics were stolen from a vehicle in the 12300 block of Champlin Drive.COLUMBUSNOV. 16Theft. Six catalytic converters were stolen from vehicles at RV…
East Metro
Beloved German restaurant up for sale in Stillwater
Owner's retirement to end 55 years of family business.
South Metro
Dakota County explores option for youth homeless shelter
The county has been without a shelter for youth.
St. Paul
Guilty plea from driver in fatal St. Paul hit-and-run who fled state for weeks
The crash at E. 7th and Eichenwald streets killed Susan Harlan, 66, of St. Paul.
In Maplewood, beer and singing in historic-style 'bierstube'
Maplewood Area Historical Society and Beer Choir Twin Cities partner for a sudsy Thanksgiving Eve sing-along.
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Parents still suffer heartache over daughter lost in drunken driving crash 15 years ago
The State Patrol on Wednesday begins its annual crackdown on DWI-related crashes between Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve.
Teen charged in Woodbury armed carjacking
Rochester 17-year-old captured after crime spree that targeted several people.
St. Paul
St. Paul Fire Department to pair first responders with social advocates
The proposed program aims to connect unsheltered residents with social services.
Local
University of St. Thomas to launch nursing school focused on health equity
Students will embed in community, learn cultural competence.
Disabled seniors fight eviction in Newport as moratorium ends
Building was touted as a top-notch assisted living facility when it opened last August, but landlord says needed repairs forced his decision.
North Metro
Metro briefs: Anoka County crime lab wins prestigious award
Food trucks in Blaine will now be allowed to operate at business events where they are the lone attraction, after the City Council on Nov.…
Local
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Oct. 31
DENMARK TOWNSHIPOCT. 7Suspicious activity. A resident in the 15000 block of 80th Street reported hearing an explosion to the east of her home. It was…
Local
Minnesota food shelf visits slightly under record high in 2020, but edging up again
Food shelves say requests for help are spiking again as other extra help wanes.
Local
North St. Paul student brought loaded gun to school last week, city officials say
The student was arrested, according to a news release.
East Metro
Man charged with fatally hitting pedestrian while fleeing St. Paul police in stolen car
The car's owner said she left it running in the driveway to warm it up, according to the charges.
St. Paul
Eye On St. Paul Q&A: Owner of Solo Vino wine shop on Selby Avenue
Thirty seconds after you meet Chuck Kanski, you know he was born to run a wine shop. The self-described "wine geek" can break down the…
East Metro
Driver with suspended license charged with killing U doctor in high-speed crash in Arden Hills
The pediatric doctor made trips to Africa to treat patients, hiked the continent's highest peak.
Local
Highland Park students stage walkout over assault, harassment allegations
The walkout and march came a week after a petition surfaced that alleged in part that a Highland Park teacher had "targeted students."
East Metro
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Nov. 14
CHANHASSENOCT. 2Disorderly conduct. A 16-year-old boy and a 17-year-old boy were cited for disorderly conduct at a home in the 2300 block of Hunter Drive.COLUMBUSOCT.…
East Metro
Twin Cities man found guilty in hit-and-run crash that killed 2 men nearly 8 years ago
The men were struck while fighting in a road in western Wisconsin, authorities said.
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