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Holocaust survivor Lucy Kreisler Smith’s second solo show comes courtesy of her only son

The Krakow-born artist’s first exhibition was in 2002.
April 23, 2025

Star Tribune artist of the year Kao Kalia Yang wins a record three Minnesota Book Awards

Marcie Rendon and Danez Smith are among the other winners.
April 23, 2025

Five Minnesota college presidents sign letter opposing Trump’s interference in higher education

The letter calls for “constructive engagement” with higher education across the U.S. Nearly 200 college and university leaders signed the letter.
April 22, 2025

As buildings close, navigating downtown St. Paul skyways has become a hassle

Office towers have fallen into financial distress in the era of hybrid and remote work. But shuttering them creates commuting, accessibility and small business obstacles.
April 22, 2025

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter celebrates drop in gun violence, pledges to fight Trump administration

Carter pointed to zero gun murders so far this year in annual State of the City speech.
April 22, 2025

Teen who fatally shot man in St. Paul, fled on bicycle gets 22-year sentence

The boy has had several run-ins with the law in Ramsey County, according to court records.
April 21, 2025

Forensic science students investigate mannequin murder mysteries in St. Paul

Hamline University owns a house next to its soccer and softball field for one purpose: staging fake murders.
April 20, 2025

Some Minnesota charter school leaders break rules to benefit themselves and avoid scrutiny

More than half of the schools reviewed by regulators in the past five years flunked governance standards. Many violated the state’s Open Meeting Law.
April 19, 2025

St. Paul cathedral and Minneapolis basilica are different, but linked by more than just faith

The Roman Catholic churches were built around the same time by the same architect in differing styles.
April 19, 2025

After lightning strike, the lone member of a St. Paul church is praying to rebuild

William Hanson had been living in the 120-year-old church, welcoming anyone who wanted to talk about faith.
April 19, 2025
A man in a leather jacket stands in front of a brick church surrounded by yellow caution tape.

Ramsey County poised to pay $3.6 million to family of inmate who died of a brain bleed

The settlement is the latest multimillion dollar payment related to the death of a jail inmate.
April 18, 2025

Suspected lightning strike sparks steeple fire at historic St. Paul church

A video posted by the St. Paul Fire Department showed flames shooting from Trinity Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church.
April 18, 2025
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