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New interpretive signs share facts, stories of Como Lake

The trees aren’t the only inviting burst of color around the shores of Como Lake this fall. Visitors to this iconic city lake are also now welcomed by colorful interpretive signs in 13 different locations along the lake’s walking path. Installed by Capital Region Watershed District (CRWD) in early fall, the signs offer insight into the natural and cultural history and present of Como Lake.

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Where to find tattoo events around Minnesota on 2026's final Friday the 13th

Friday the 13th is a big day in the tattoo world. Here are some of the shops around Minnesota that will be celebrating with events and walk-in tattoos.

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Ebro Ahmed, 27, Leapt Through the Open Door of a Runaway St. Paul School Bus and Pulled the Emergency Brake, Saving 19 Middle Schoolers

St. Paul named Nov. 9 Ebro Ahmed Day for the 27-year-old who stopped a runaway school bus carrying 19 Battle Creek Middle School students on Oct. 19. The post Ebro Ahmed, 27, Leapt Through the Open Door of a Runaway St. Paul School Bus and Pulled the Emergency Brake, Saving 19 Middle Schoolers appeared first on parentdiaries.com .

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Twin Cities Unhoused Union pushing for housing fixes

There are no easy solutions to improving the challenges of homelessness, but Junail Freeman Anderson has spent much of her life seeking them. She has been homeless many times and has learned to fend for herself and others in the same situation, trying to have a say in decisions made around the issue.

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Ski apparel brand opens its first standalone store in Minnesota

Ski apparel brand Spyder has opened its first standalone retail space at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn.

Bloomington, MN · 1d

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County awards planning grants for ‘critical corridors’

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.

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Commentary: Homeless encampments and the unsatisfactory feeling of unsolvable problems

Our nation’s homeless problem is very visible to anyone who lives in a large metropolitan area, including the Twin Cities. We see unhoused people wandering the streets, on public transportation and at intersections soliciting money. Not all unhoused people face the same challenges. Some experience temporary homelessness — moving to shelter or temporary housing, often […]

Twin Cities Metro, MN · 1d

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Target appoints Sally Grimes to board of directors

Former Diageo North America CEO Sally Grimes joins Target’s board as it advances its merchandising and growth strategy.

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Minneapolis downtown recovery push aims to ease rising property taxes

The city recently launched what it calls In Minneapolis, which connects people directly to downtown property opportunities and is aimed at helping businesses grow, build, host, and invest in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis, MN · 23h

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2026 State Girls Volleyball Tourney Central

All matches at Grand Casino Arena, St. Paul Live streaming available on NSPN.TV CLASS AAAA Quarterfinals – Wednesday, Nov. 11 Semifinals – Thursday, Nov. 12 Championship – Saturday, Nov. 14 CLASS AAA Quarterfinals – Wednesday, Nov. 11 Semifinals – Friday, Nov. 13 Championship – Saturday, Nov. 14 CLASS AA Quarterfinals – Thursday, Nov. 12 Semifinals […]

St Paul, MN · 21h

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Don Lemon among 39 seeking dismissal in St. Paul church case

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.

St Paul, MN · 2d

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Former Chipotle Trainer Opens Fifth Que Taco in St. Paul, Eyes 10 Locations

A former Chipotle supervisor who once trained new crews across the Twin Cities is opening his fifth Que Taco restaurant in St. Paul on November 14, filling a former Starbucks at 300 Snelling Avenue with trompo-roasted meats, handmade corn tortillas and a goal of reaching ten locations in the coming years. Margarito Martinez Torres built the business from a single Savage storefront in 2018 without outside investment, and he says he's now halfway to that ten-location target.

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Washington County Recognizes National Awards

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.)

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St. Paul schools weigh closures as enrollment keeps falling

St. Paul Public Schools is taking a closer look at the future of its schools as district leaders face declining enrollment and changing student needs.

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Bloomington Pours $15M Into Dwan Golf Course Overhaul, New Clubhouse Coming

Bloomington is moving ahead with a $15 million renovation of Dwan Golf Course, the 18-hole municipal course off W. 110th St. that has hosted golfers since 1970 with barely a facelift since. The plan calls for a replacement clubhouse and a refreshed course, with construction set to begin in two phases starting in fall 2027 and continuing into spring 2028.

Bloomington, MN · 23h

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Minnesota Veterans Day: 8 names added to memorial in Richfield

RICHFIELD, Minn. (FOX 9) - Veterans Day ceremonies across Minnesota mixed big moments with personal tributes. Several people gathered to honor veterans at the Honoring All Veterans Memorial. Organizers said this year's ceremony felt extra special because it also marked 250 years as a nation. Timeline. Cannon fire and Taps...

Richfield, MN · 18h

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Bodies Of Water Defend Golden Skate As MNRD Season 23 Opens Saturday

Roller derby rolls back into Roy Wilkins Auditorium Saturday. Bodies of Water defend the Golden Skate against Wednesday Warning as MNRD opens season 23.

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Bloomington Cuts Some Parking Minimums by Up to Half, Hopes to Spur Redevelopment

Bloomington’s City Council voted unanimously this fall to reduce required parking for many new apartment, commercial and industrial developments. The revised minimums vary by use: a new two-bedroom apartment needs 1.6 spaces instead of two, while a new self-service car wash needs three queuing spaces per bay instead of six.

Bloomington, MN · 22h

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St. Paul hides a century-old jungle behind glass, and it’s free to walk through

Right in the middle of St. Paul, a curved glass building full of tropical plants has kept growing since 1915. The Marjorie McNeely Conservatory sits inside Como Park, and it costs nothing to walk in. You move from a room of towering palms to a misty fern grotto to a...