Shannon Prather
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Minneapolis, MN, United States
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Minnesota State Fair: Mood — and prices — are high this year
Inflation has hit the Minnesota State Fair. But after two years of COVID-19, officials are optimistic about attendance. → Read More
New Woodbury police leaders have local roots: 'We are in the service industry'
The east metro suburb looked to its own when choosing a public safety director and police chief. → Read More
Ramsey County library director resigns after less than 6 months
Jake Grussing plans to return to his previous role in Scott County. → Read More
State Fair seeks 1,200 more workers for Great Minnesota Get-Together
The fair has already hired more than half the 2,700 workers it's seeking to staff ticket booths, parking lots, rides, games and barns, and to work as custodians. Last year, officials came up short. → Read More
After two years of COVID cancellations, Minnesotans eager to resume 'normal' July 4th fun this weekend
Most of the usual holiday festivities are back on this year. → Read More
Northern Ramsey County drivers demand answers after 2-hour backup
Construction on suburban Lexington Avenue has reduced a business corridor to one lane in one direction. → Read More
Ramsey County commissioners propose 1.5% raise for themselves
The pay increase matches the raises given rank-and-file employees. → Read More
Job training program restores historic, tax-forfeited Dayton's Bluff residence
Dayton's Bluff residence restored through Ramsey County and Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota partnership. → Read More
County officials plead for state aid as 100-bed shelter closes in St. Paul
Ramsey County leaders issued dire warnings this week that large outdoor homeless encampments could be back this summer unless state lawmakers provide nearly $73 million to keep open some temporary shelters. → Read More
Suburbs rely less on manpower, more goats to beat back invasive plants
New Brighton, Maplewood to bring in herds of goats to feast on buckthorn. → Read More
Scientists design new way to remove invasive carp from Rice Creek
They used an "electric fence for fish" to remove more than 10,000 carp during last year's spring spawning season. → Read More
St. Paul's last strip club closes amid violence and fierce neighborhood opposition
The Lamplighter Lounge has face intense neighborhood scrutiny after a young woman was killed in the parking lot. → Read More
White Bear Lake attempts to block Purple Line transit plans
$475 million bus rapid transit line would connect downtown St. Paul to White Bear Lake by end of 2026. → Read More
Gwen Lawrence, who provided foster care for 189 infants awaiting adoption, dies at 90
"She was a giver. She always wanted to help however she could," her daughter said. → Read More
Maplewood City Hall landscaping going wild, with the help of goats
Maplewood seeks to protect imperiled native pollinators such as the monarch butterfly and the endangered rusty patched bumblebee. → Read More
Investigation into Ramsey County human resources finds pay inequities, other problems
An outside law firm noted a perceived "hostile work environment," especially for employees of color. → Read More
Rash of Twin Cities carjackings spreads to suburbs
Recent incidents in Edina, St. Louis Park, Roseville and Woodbury have residents rattled. → Read More
Shoreview neighbors balk as developer lays out plan for new neighborhood on Snail Lake
Union Gospel Mission sold the 18-acre lakefront property, creating a rare housing opportunity. → Read More
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. → Read More
James J. Hill heir sues North Oaks over blocked housing development
The City Council blocked the Gate Hill development of 73 homes. → Read More