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Minnesota receives $200M grant from EPA to “cut climate pollution”
ST. PAUL, Minn. (GRAY) – The Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, announced this week Minnesota would be receiving a $200M Climate Pollution Reduction Grant. The money is intended to lessen the impacts of carbon emissions. Specifically, Minnesota plans to use the money to create more sustainable food practices. Governor...
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.
Review: Smooth Sailing For Inaugural Minnesota Yacht Club Festival
Two-day festival on Harriet Island in St. Paul draws more than 60,000 attendees The post Review: Smooth Sailing For Inaugural Minnesota Yacht Club Festival appeared first on Minnesota Monthly.
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...
Chicago Native Helps Prospective Students Discover St. Thomas
Word of mouth originally brought Glenview, Illinois, native Thomas O’Gara ’25 to Minnesota’s largest private university. O’Gara knew some people from the Chicago area who attended the University of St. Thomas, including a cousin, Jacqueline Jung. The draw of the university, as well as the city of St. Paul, made all the difference.
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.
Wild Report Cards 2023-24: Vinni Lettieri
The offseason continues, and so do the Minnesota Wild report cards. Connor Dewar and Brandon Duhaime were the most recent recipients, which means next up is one of the centers on that line, Vinni Lettieri. He is a Minnesota native with a famous grandpa in the hockey world, Lou Nanne. During the season, Nanne made the call on his grandson’s first goal in a Wild jersey, which made for a very special memory for them both.
A break in the rain this week?
Call it the Soggy Summer of 2024. I started counting rain days since the beginning of meteorological summer on June 1. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport recorded at least a trace of rain on 18 of 30 days in June. July brought rain on 16 of 23 days so far this month.
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