News & Politics
Minnesota colleges weigh effects of affirmative action ruling on enrollment
This is the first admissions cycle after the Supreme Court’s mid-2023 ruling that limited colleges’ ability to consider race in admissions. But some say it’s too soon to tell the effects.
September 28, 2024
Twin Cities
With brash police chief gone, Metro Transit’s safety efforts push on
Amid an investigation, the Met Council said last week Ernest Morales III was no longer chief of the Metro Transit Police Department.
September 28, 2024
St. Paul
Woman killed in Lowertown shooting remembered by family as multitalented, caring artist
Police say Carrie Shobe Kwok was painting a mural when a Belle Plaine man shot her at random.
September 27, 2024
Elections
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon’s office evacuated after arrival of mysterious package
The return address on package was “United States Traitor Elimination Army.” Simon issued a statement saying threatening election officials is unacceptable.
September 27, 2024
Stage & Arts
Review: Black and white best friends find clever ways to outwit hate in History Theatre’s ‘Behind the Sun’
The fraught play leans into human connection as it confronts 1950s racial history.
AuthoredRohan Preston
AuthoredRohan PrestonSeptember 27, 2024
St. Paul
Park Place or Summit Avenue? Monopoly plans St. Paul gameboard, seeks local input
Monopoly: St. Paul Edition is set to come out in June 2025, and its makers are plotting which local institutions and landmarks should make the board.
September 27, 2024
Eat & Drink
St. Paul was once the blue cheese capital of the world
If you ever feel envious of our cheesehead neighbors, think about it this way: We were once one of them.
September 27, 2024
Twin Cities
Police: Man killed St. Paul artist at random before he was fatally shot by police in Belle Plaine
The man was armed when shot, according to St. Paul police. Family has identified him as 29-year-old Seantrell Murdock.
September 26, 2024
News & Politics
Brooklyn Park’s public works director jailed on felony rape charges in Atlanta
Daniel Ruiz spent more than a week in the Fulton County jail after an alleged incident Sept. 8 at Club Wyndham Atlanta.
September 26, 2024
St. Paul
Massive loon statue debuts outside Allianz Field in St. Paul
The new steel bird is nearly 33 feet tall and 88 feet wide.
September 26, 2024
Books
Louise Erdrich’s new novel is about ‘ridiculous, awkward, magical’ love
The Pulitzer Prize winner will discuss “The Mighty Red” with Kerri Miller on Tuesday at a Talking Volumes event
September 26, 2024
Music
Review: One of the year’s best concerts wasn’t spoiled by one of Minnesota’s worst venues
Country rocker Sturgill Simpson rose above the din of Roy Wilkins Auditorium with a marathon three-hour set.
AuthoredChris Riemenschneider
AuthoredChris RiemenschneiderSeptember 26, 2024