Frederick Melo
Pioneer Press
Twin Cities, MN, United States
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Twin Cities drivers deal with brutal potholes on roadways as winter leaves its mark
It may be two weeks before St. Paul’s bituminous mix plant opens, and more snow is on the way Thursday. → Read More
Grow Downtown seeds St. Paul with 10 new retailers through free six-month leases
Jack and the Pack, which sells ropes and harnesses for dog-pulling sports, debuts this month. → Read More
After more than a year of war, Ukrainians in Minnesota watch and wait
At least 984 Ukrainians have relocated to Minnesota through two-year sponsorships arranged through the federal program “Uniting for Ukraine,” or “U4U.” → Read More
Teamsters drivers at Eureka Recycling vote to authorize strike
The recycling nonprofit said the disagreement centered on retirement benefits, and services will continue uninterrupted. → Read More
Twin Cities dig out from 13-inch snowfall, which still cracked the list of top-25 storms
Night plow routes will be cleared — again — beginning at 9 p.m. Thursday. → Read More
Second round arrives: Up to 12 inches of snow expected in Twin Cities through Thursday
The Minnesota State Patrol reported nearly 150 crashes, eight with injury, in 12 hours. → Read More
St. Paul schools out through Friday as winter storm approaches. Here’s what else is impacted. – Twin Cities
Gov. Tim Walz has authorized the National Guard to provide emergency relief services across Minnesota. → Read More
Latest update: 17-23 inches of snow predicted for Twin Cities; first round to hit today
No travel is advised on Wednesday or Thursday. → Read More
Mounds Park Market in St. Paul loses tobacco license after 300 prohibited items found
An inspector found 300 prohibited items, the market’s fourth tobacco license violation since 2019. → Read More
Billy’s on Grand fined $1,000 by St. Paul City Council for license violations – Twin Cities
The city attempted last May to fine the new proprietors of the longstanding Grand Avenue business but the managers appealed, and the question was elevated to the courts. → Read More
Verdict returned in Truck Park shooting: Devondre Phillips found guilty of attempted murder
The jury reached a unanimous verdict of guilty on eight counts of attempted murder. → Read More
St. Paul floats three conceptual designs for Pedro Park before upcoming annex demolition
Funding remains a long-term question. → Read More
Affinity Plus Credit Union sees niche in St. Paul’s Midway, serving unbanked neighbors – Twin Cities
The member-owned credit union surpassed $4 billion in assets this December courting the under-banked. → Read More
UMN medical students rally against planned Sanford/Fairview merger
The planned merger immediately drew scrutiny from the Minnesota Attorney General’s office, which regulates charities and investigates potential monopolies for anti-trust violations. → Read More
‘Encanto’ and ‘Frozen’ come to life, together, in Disney on Ice
Lyra Koutlas of Minneapolis is in the ensemble cast at Target Center. → Read More
St. Paul City Council approves $84K to disassemble, store Justus Ramsey House
An attorney said he plans to move the historic structure elsewhere on West Seventh Street, and to live in it. → Read More
4-8 inches of snow in Twin Cities forecast for Thursday, could impact morning and evening commutes
St. Paul Public Works pulled 15% of scheduled crews off residential streets, delaying plowing. → Read More
Sportsmen’s Show pulls out of St. Paul after more than 50 years – Twin Cities
The annual winter trade show planned for the St. Paul RiverCentre was quietly canceled in September as exhibitors wrestled with supply chain issues, inventory demands and concerns about downtown cr… → Read More
Outgoing Anoka County sheriff to lead Minnesota Sheriffs’ Assocation – Twin Cities
James Stuart has spent more than 30 years in law enforcement. → Read More
After 42 years of empowering women, Gayle Winegar closes SweatShop health club
That’s not to say she’s entering retirement. → Read More