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St. Paul tenants blindsided by foreclosure, impending sale of affordable apartment building
ST PAUL, Minn. — Weeks after the Gray Duck Tavern suddenly closed with little explanation in downtown St Paul, it's now clear the entire 11 story building, including 134 affordable housing units, is in foreclosure. Notice of the Lowry Apartments foreclosure first appeared in a July posting within the...
A St. Paul, Minnesota Habitat for Humanity project will offer affordable housing without fossil fuels
Construction is underway in St. Paul, Minnesota, on a major affordable housing development that will combine solar, geothermal and all-electric appliances to create one of the region’s largest net-zero communities. Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity broke ground in June on a four-block, 147-unit project on the site of a...
The Longest Stretch Of Victorian-Era Homes In America Is In Minnesota, And It’s An Absolute Must-See
When you think of Victorian-era homes, your mind might wander to the quaint streets of New England, perhaps the historic districts of Charleston or Savannah. But hold onto your hats, folks, because the longest stretch of Victorian-era homes in America is right here in the heartland—St. Paul, Minnesota, to be exact.
"Very high levels" of COVID being detected across Minnesota, local numbers also up
(Minneapolis, MN)--The University of Minnesota is using wastewater sampling to track the spread of COVID in the state. According to the CDC, Minnesota is one of 27 states seeing "very high levels" of coronavirus right now. The vice head of the U of M Medical School says there's "no question" that a lot of COVID is spreading right now in the community and statewide.
New ‘Best Place To Live’ in Minnesota Just Announced!
What Minnesota city was picked as the best place to live?. Every year, about 10% of the people in America make a move from one place to another. According to movebuddha.com, relocating for a job is one of the big reasons people move but sometimes, people also want a bigger or better home. Whatever the reason for the move, it is a big decision and one that takes time to research. Thanks to some work done by Stacker and Niche, we now know what the best city is to live in for every state in the U.S., including Minnesota.
Leaders celebrate I-94 expansion
ALBERTVILLE, Minn. — The dream of having three lanes in both directions on Interstate 94 all the way from the Twin Cities to Clearwater, Minn. will soon come true. A veritable who's who of local, state, and federal elected leaders Friday held a ceremonial groundbreaking for what MnDOT calls the I-94 Gap project. The project will add a third lane in both directions a long a 6.5-mile stretch of the freeway between Albertville and Monticello.
Young baking prodigy sweeps county fair
FOREST LAKE, Minn. — Marais Bower mixes her mint brownie batter with the ease that comes with experience. "I don’t really know," she says. "But I've been baking for a long time." Marais is 6 years old. The girl from Forest Lake has spent half her life entering...
Free Event Saturday Will Be Filled with Fun for Minnesota Kids
To borrow a term from NASCAR, we’re entering “Turn 4” of the summer, meaning we’re in the last stages of the warmer weather with kids being out of school and our desire to be outside. It won’t be long until parents have to make sure their...
‘Mystery on the Mississippi’ brings theater to Mississippi River
There’s a mystery brewin’ on the Mississippi and it’s taking place at Crosby Farm Regional Park in St. Paul. "Mystery on the Mississippi" is an immersive theatrical experience where the audience gets to walk through the picturesque park while watching a show unfold. This is the ninth year for the popular ‘Mystery on the Mississippi’ show. It’s an hour-long collaboration between Mississippi Park Connection and Fearless Comedy Productions. The shows are on Aug. 16, Sept. 27 and Oct, 12. Tickets are available on the Park Connection website.
One week out from the Minnesota State Fair
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minnesota — The Minnesota State Fair may be one week away but the fairgrounds are already full. Vendors and State Fair employees have been busy preparing for the crowds. "We're further ahead than we've ever been," said Jackie Lerom, visual merchandising director for Love From USA. The...
Bands at the Barn: KARE 11's 2024 Minnesota State Fair lineup
ST PAUL, Minn. — Editor's note: Nur-D's performance above took place in August of 2022. The KARE 11 Barn at the Minnesota State Fair is ready to rock again this year with a lineup of local artists you won't want to miss!. Each show starts at 2 p.m. and...
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