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Limpkins have only been seen a handful of times in the state.
South Washington County Schools could cut $13 million from its budget, with staff losses possible but no school closures planned.
See which Minnesota communities are connected to Medal of Honor recipients and learn the stories behind their extraordinary service.
The sights, sounds, and traditions of Hmong culture will once again fill downtown St. Paul as the Minnesota Hmong New Year celebration returns November 28-29, 2026, bringing together families, performers, community leaders, and visitors for one of the region’s most anticipated cultural celebrations. Hosted by the United Hmong Family,...
The last Friday the 13th until next August happens this week. That means it's a busy day for many tattoo shops. Every Friday the 13th, parlors open up for marathon sessions that welcome walk-ins to pick small designs from flash sheets that feature many custom designs. The tradition began as...
At today’s meeting, the Washington County Board of Commissioners recognized national awards for the Emergency Housing Services Building (EHSB). In May, Washington County CDA Executive Director Melissa Taphorn accepted the 2026 Multifamily Award of Excellence Winner presented by the National Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies (NALHFA) on behalf of the many key stakeholders. The Award of Excellence is the most prestigious national award in the local affordable housing finance community. (Read more here.)
Minnesota had more cities in the top 10 than any other state in a new ranking of the Midwest’s 10 best places to live. See which three made the list, where they ranked, and what makes each one stand out.
A federal jury in Minnesota has convicted a man for producing what prosecutors described as sadistic videos of animal cruelty.
Tucked inside a plain strip mall in an industrial corner of St. Paul, there is a room where tiny trains never stop running. Most people drive right past it on the way to somewhere else. That is a shame, because behind the humble front door sits one of the biggest...
Proposed projects near the opposite ends of University Avenue are among those benefiting from Ramsey County’s Critical Corridors Program. The program, which opened to St. Paul projects this year, supports efforts focused on community reinvestment, economic development and affordable housing. Creating walkable communities with increased density and efficient land use are other goals.
Fifty seniors studying a University of Minnesota political science course at Como this semester facilitated a mock election during the build-up toward the midterm elections. The school auditorium became an election precinct over the course of two days which allowed every social studies class in the school to visit and experience voting.
Determination, hard work, and a genuine heart for others. Meet Javelia.
Welter Construction, a licensed general contracting and exterior restoration firm based in Hennepin County, completed an operational update to its residential renovation and structural remodeling division. The transition incorporates digital architectural design rendering, dust-containment air filtration systems, and formal trade-partner management workflows to support regional interior and exterior property updates. As part of this operational update, the firm deploys specialized project teams providing homeowners and property investors with remodeling contractors in Plymouth, MN, delivering structural kitchen expansions, bathroom adaptations, building envelope upgrades, and multi-room renovations under state residential building codes.
The Saint Paul Department of Public Works’ draft Five-Year Capital Plan includes work on Como Avenue and streets in Frogtown and the West Midway commercial/industrial area. City Council members’ reviews this fall of the 2027 city budget has included scrutiny of capital spending of the 2027-2031 streets plan.
Protesters who disrupted a service at Cities Church during Operation Metro Surge were back in federal court Tuesday, arguing their cases should be dismissed. The group is known as the Righteous 39.
A Minnesota mayoral election will be decided by a random drawing after two candidates received exactly the same number of votes. On Monday, Spring Lake Park city officials will draw the name of either incumbent Robert Nelson or challenger Halyn Roth out of a bag to decide who wins the seat.
The Twin Cities may see a brief shower or sprinkle early today as breezy and cooler weather moves into the state for the rest of the day. The wind will blow from the north and increase later this morning and this afternoon. The wind today may gust as high as 25 mph at times.
DFL trifecta returns to Minnesota Capitol for 94th Legislature