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MN educators join national calls for democracy, better working conditions
Politics and education reform are among the major topics at a national convention of more than 3,500 teachers union members this week, including some from Minnesota. The American Federation of Teachers is among the groups to endorse Kamala Harris for President and leaders at the conference are also pushing for more money and better working conditions for teachers across the country.
Man found guilty in St. Paul New Year's Eve drive-by shooting that hurt 10-year-old boy
ST. PAUL, Minn. — On Tuesday, a jury found a 27-year-old man guilty for his role in the 2023 New Year's Eve drive-by shooting in St. Paul that critically injured a 10-year-old boy.Morris Ryan, of New Hope, was found guilty of three counts of second-degree assault and one count each of drive-by shooting, first-degree assault and attempted second-degree murder, according to court documents filed in Ramsey County.Last month, Kelci Meyers, 28, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for aiding and abetting attempted second-degree murder, aiding and abetting first-degree assault and aiding and abetting a drive-by-shooting for her role in the incident.On...
Minnesota school settles with professor who was fired for showing image of the Prophet Muhammad
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A former adjunct professor on Monday settled a federal religious discrimination lawsuit against a private Minnesota school after she was pushed out for showing a depiction of the Prophet Muhammad in class. Details of the settlement between Hamline University and Erika López Prater are...
Northern Iron neighbors push back after judge rejects pollution limits at St. Paul foundry
Lawmakers and residents on St. Paul’s East Side are disappointed by a judge’s order removing most of the limitations on a local foundry that were meant to curb its pollution. Payne-Phalen residents attended a recent community meeting about the development with Northern Iron, saying they’re upset with the...
Vote delayed on long-debated changes to East Grand Overlay District
Major amendments to Saint Paul’s East Grand Avenue Overlay District were brought forward by Ward 2 City Council member Rebecca Noecker on July 17. The amendments received the support of the rest of the council, so final approval on August 7 is likely. However, because the amendments are considered substantive, the public hearing will be reopened at that City Council meeting.
Council OKs mill & overlay for Concordia-Rondo, despite objections
Mill and overlay work on Concordia-Rondo avenues will proceed later this year, the Saint Paul City Council decided on July 17. The vote ended several weeks of neighborhood debate over the project, which will extend from Snelling Avenue to Marion Street. This is the second year of the city’s residential...
Long list of local projects are wishing upon Neighborhood STAR
Storefront and small business projects dominate the requests for 2024 Saint Paul Neighborhood Sales Tax Revitalization (STAR) funding. With 114 projects competing for grants, the Neighborhood STAR Board is having a busy summer. Board members wrapped up project reviews in June and are now winnowing the field. The 114 requests...
St. Paul diners: Make room for five new restaurant options
There’s never a dull moment in Saint Paul’s ever-evolving restaurant scene. From Merriam Park to Lowertown and from Highland Park to Summit Hill, five new establishments are opening, offering everything from fine dining to updated bar food to tempting beverages and desserts. LOCAL RUMOR.
Circus Juventas celebrates 30 year legacy
Circus Juventas is marking their 30th anniversary with a new show and a trip down memory lane. Circus fans can check out a wide array of costumes on display at the corner of Grand Ave and Victoria Ave in St. Paul. Co-Founders Dan and Betty Butler joined FOX 9 Good Day to talk about the legacy and how circus has evolved.
Rondo Days returns: Rakim, MC Lyte and a celebration of community (photos)
St. Paul’s vibrant cultural presence was brought to life with energy this past weekend as Rondo Days, the city’s largest and most beloved festival, made a grand return after a five-year hiatus. The wait was well worth it. Legendary hip hop figures MC Lyte and Rakim headlined the...
Royce Lewis Says He is Being Assigned to St. Paul for a Rehab Assignment
The Minnesota Twins are sending Royce Lewis on a rehab assignment, before allowing him to return to the lineup. The post Royce Lewis Says He is Being Assigned to St. Paul for a Rehab Assignment appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
Beautiful Wednesday in Twin Cities to start dry stretch
MINNEAPOLIS — A really nice Wednesday in the works with high pressure and a gentle wind coming in out of the east. Expect plenty of sunshine and temperatures fighting to break into the 80s.A wind shift will allow for more of a southerly wind helping us warm up on Thursday and Friday and eventually taking our temperatures to the upper 80s or maybe even 90 by the weekend. We should remain dry for the rest of the week, with an increase in humidity as the temperatures build. It looks like we're good for the Aquatennial stretch, but there's a chance for storms to return near the end of the weekend and the start of next week.More Canadian wildfire smoke to pour into MinnesotaIf you're in the western half of Minnesota on Wednesday, you could see some wildfire smoke, and it could end up spreading to the metro.By Thursday, the entire state, except the northeast, could experience some level of smoke.
Metro Bus Operator Wins Gold At State Bus Roadeo
ST.CLOUD (WJON News) -- A St. Cloud bus driver is the best in the state. On Saturday the Minnesota Public Transit Association held its 37th Annual Statewide Bus Roadeo at Canterbury Park in Shakopee. For the second year in a row, Metro Bus Dial-a-Ride driver David Peacock took first place...
$1,300 Stimulus Checks: 2.1 Million Minnesotans to Receive Reissued Payments
This month, Americans will receive a $1,300 stimulus check, with Minnesota reissuing funds to those who had issues with previous payments, and the amount varies based on 2021 tax details. New $1,300 Stimulus Checks to Be Sent Out – Minnesota Reissues Payments for Unclaimed Funds According to the report of La Grada Online, this month, […]
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