Ava Kian
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Gearing up to vote Tuesday? Read this quick
Everyone in Minnesota has governor, attorney general, secretary of state, auditor, U.S. House and legislative races on their ballots. The other races depend on where you live and may or may not include local races. → Read More
Minnesota sees an increase in help calls following lifeline number change
In the past months, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has received more calls, which can be attributed to the hotline phone number change in mid-July to a shorter three-digit number, 988. → Read More
The Northern Metals shredder is gone, but environmental dangers remain
While Northern Metals was operating, the zip code of that area, 55411, had the highest rate of asthma hospitalizations in the state, according to the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy. → Read More
How do strikers envision improving the mental health of Minneapolis students?
Educators emphasized that they want to have a complete mental health team at each school, not a rotation between a counselor, psychologist and nurse throughout the week. → Read More
Here are some ways Minnesotans can help people in Ukraine
Ukrainian officials believe the invasion could lead to 3 million to 5 million refugees, according to Forbes. To help, local activists recommend donating to organizations that provide direct humanit… → Read More
Grand opening event for ‘Romanian Spring Traditions Exhibit’ is March 6 at Landmark – Twin Cities
Romanian culture and crafts come to Landmark Center in downtown St. Paul on March 6, when the Heritage Organization of Romanian Americans in Minnesota kicks off its Spring Traditions event with mus… → Read More
Dakota County accepts funds to create a behavioral health crisis service center
Dakota County moved closer Tuesday to creating a health crisis services center. The Dakota County Board’s Committee of the Whole approved funding from the Minnesota Department of Human Servic… → Read More
Dakota County to drop mask requirement in county buildings starting March 1
Rapidly declining COVID-19 case rates and other local indicators were cited as reasons for the move. → Read More
Building catches fire in Hamline-Midway area
The St. Paul Fire Department received multiple calls around 6:30 p.m., with reports of smoke and flames coming from the building. → Read More
State Sen. Karla Bigham announces run for Washington County Board of Commissioners
State Sen. Karla Bigham announced Sunday that she will not seek re-election for the Minnesota Senate and instead will run for the Washington County Board of Commissioners. For five years, she has r… → Read More
Parts of Twin Cities expected to see 6-8 inches of snow Tuesday
The National Weather Service expects two separate waves of snow to hit Minnesota this week. One on Monday will impact central Minnesota, and another Tuesday will impact the Twin Cities. The weather… → Read More
St. Paul Public Library to host open house for input on library transformations
These libraries involved have not been renovated in over 30 years. → Read More
Otto Bremer Trust awards a record amount of charitable investments for 2021
Otto Bremer Trust granted $72.9 million in charitable investments during 2021, marking its 11th consecutive year of increased giving. The trust awarded grants and program-related investments to 898… → Read More
St. Paul launches a homeownership preservation program
The City of St. Paul and the Minnesota Homeownership Center recently announced the creation of the St. Paul Homeownership Preservation Program. It’s designed to provide advising for foreclosu… → Read More
Hastings receives grant to redevelop Lake Isabel Park
The city of Hastings has received a $240,000 federal Land and Water Conservation Fund matching grant through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to redevelop Lake Isabel Park. Lake Isabel… → Read More
South St. Paul picks new police chief as Bill Messerich retires after 28 years in department – Twin Cities
In September, he notified the city of his intent to retire. Since then, city officials have searched for his replacement. → Read More
Eagan council picks internal candidate for city administrator
The Eagan City Council has unanimously selected longtime employee Dianne Miller as its next city administrator. Miller has worked for the city for 20 years, most recently as assistant city administ… → Read More
Hit-and-run in St. Paul leaves man in critical condition
The pedestrian was hit by an SUV near the intersection of Rice Street and Ivy Avenue, according to St. Paul Police. → Read More
Sentencing set for man in the hit-and-run death of a Blaine woman in 2021
A March 24 sentencing has been set for a Lindstrom man convicted in a hit-and-run that killed a Blaine woman walking her dog in 2021. John Robert Jones, 31, was charged with criminal vehicular homi… → Read More
Tuesday coronavirus update: Minnesota records another 35,504 new infections
Minnesota health officials reported 37 additional deaths Tuesday due to the coronavirus pandemic. There were also another 35,504 new infections confirmed. The infections are an undercount with the … → Read More