It was smooth sailing for opening of Minnesota Yacht Club, the new music festival in St. Paul
At the first big music fest on Harriet Island since 2012, fans enjoyed the setup and '90s sounds.
Rep. Betty McCollum calls on Biden to withdraw from presidential race
McCollum joins Rep. Angie Craig as other Democrats call on the president to step down.
Ramsey County picnic celebrating treatment courts promotes sobriety, paths forward
The 13th annual picnic celebrated clients' sobriety and achievements.
Local
Foundations invest $6 million in new fund to support local journalism in Minnesota
The money will help local groups over the next five years. Organizers also hope to drum up more philanthropic support.
Local
U researchers launch new Minnesota flag into space
Photos of the state flag high above the Earth, along with a University of Minnesota flag, inspire pride in Minnesotans.
Review: Pop styles, spunk and sparkly outfits rule in Ordway's 'Six,' back for a zesty third time
The remix of history reclaims the herstories of the Tudor queens as channeled by pop princesses.
Olympics
Suni Lee wants balance beam gold. These elements could get her there.
Suni Lee said after the Olympic trials in Minneapolis that she "need[s] a beam gold." We look at key moments in her routine that could make the difference.
Local
Downtown St. Paul's largest property owner says the city's core is in 'crisis'
An attorney representing Madison Equities offered a dismal portrayal of St. Paul as the company markets its entire office portfolio.
Variety
St. Paul's Hmong Cultural Center expands
Celebrating Hmong culture since 1992, the center now houses a larger museum and gift shop, with an extensive library upstairs.
Local
St. Thomas will appeal ruling on planned arena in St. Paul, resumes construction
In a statement, the university say appeals court's concerns "can be remedied."
Local
Black Lives Matter activist will use fellowship to explore history, leadership, organic farming
As a Bush Foundation fellow, Trahern Crews sees the connection between community action and growing food.
Music
Festival, ahoy! A dozen things to know about St. Paul's Minnesota Yacht Club
Lollapalooza promoter C3 Presents brings the Chili Peppers, Alanis Morissette and more to Harriet Island this weekend.
Music
Harriet Island boasts long music fest history starring Bob Dylan, Whitney Houston and Dave Matthews
A look back at music events on the Mississippi River from 1983 to 2012.
St. Paul
Catholic church opposes plan for supportive housing complex in downtown St. Paul
Citing crime, the Church of the Assumption is objecting to an 88-unit project from nonprofit developer Aeon.
Local
St. Paul's Kellogg-Third Street I-94 crossing to close for three years as bridge is removed, replaced
Traffic delays are expected and vehicles will be detoured to East Seventh Street.
Local
St. Paul moves toward loosening building restrictions on Grand Avenue
The City Council wants to eliminate height restrictions and other rules blamed for stifling development.
Stage & Arts
Review: Garrison Keillor's marathon show in St. Paul suggests he can perform for another decade
The host looked upbeat, shared anecdotes and serenaded classics he has performed with past guests at the "50th Anniversary of Prairie Home Companion."
Local
Charge: St. Paul man set up for robbery, murdered in home by woman soliciting sex
Authorities say they believe the woman led someone into Andrew Gutzman's home before he was killed.
Local
Man admits he raped, held St. Kate's student captive in dorm for days; sentence capped at 7½ years
The plea deal between the defense and the prosecution calls for Keanu Labatte to be sentenced to a term no longer than 7½ years.
St. Paul
Ex-substitute teacher at St. Paul school admits to sexual encounter with student in classroom
The plea deal calls for no more than six months in jail.
Local
Meet the women who launched the St. Paul library's Laser Loons
How an effort to get library cards into the hands of more St. Paul residents took off.
Eat & Drink
Minnesota State Fair unveils the 33 new foods for 2024
Come for the deep-fried ranch dressing, stay for the crab boil wings. There are plenty of tasty reasons to look forward to this year's Great Minnesota Get-Together.
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