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Saint Paul is getting its own Monopoly game - and you can determine the landmarks
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Don't pass Go or collect $200... as Saint Paul is getting its own Monopoly game. Since no one knows Saint Paul better than its residents, the game company Top Trumps is taking suggestions for locations on its website. Click here to submit your ideas. To...
Loon sculpture is centerpiece of revitalization project in St. Paul
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A massive sculpture of a loon is now gracing the corner of University and Snelling avenues in St. Paul.The Minnesota-appropriate piece of art is the latest sign of a rebirth in the area surrounding Allianz Field. The artist, Andy Scott, titled his sculpture, "The Calling."It's set to be a centerpiece of the United Village development that began with the soccer stadium the Minnesota United Loons call home."Part of the vision for the community plan for the United Village site is that the prosperity that should come out of the superblock should cascade up and down University and Snelling...
How to help now that St. Paul says not to hand out cash from your car to people in need
St. Paul just launched its Be The Solution campaign aimed at reducing panhandling in the city. Instead of giving money from your car, the city is encouraging people to donate to structured support systems to help struggling members of our community.
Forgotten MN History: Minnesota’s First KFC Store Is Still Standing
Have you ever wondered what a building used to be when you look at it? I worked in an old piano factory during my time in Southern Minnesota, and much like the song says, Time Marches On. One older Minnesota building that is still standing, was home to Minnesota's first physical KFC Store, and remained unchanged for nearly 30 years. Here's the story behind this quirky Minnesota building along Hennepin Ave.
Twin Cities Marathon sells out, adjusts after 2023 cancellation
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Twin Cities Marathon is sold out. Twin Cities in Motion shared the news Wednesday night. The sellout came nearly two weeks before race day, which organizers say is a sign many are eager to make up for lost time. In 2023, a day-of decision was made to cancel the race, as temperatures unseasonably soared, creating unsafe course conditions. This year, nearly half of the field is comprised of runners making their return from last year. "For us to sell out, and even a couple of weeks before our event, that's something we haven't done in...
Fall warm-up continues on Thursday in the Twin Cities
MINNEAPOLIS — High pressure over the Great Lakes continues to dominate our forecast, bringing clear skies and a light southerly wind to the Twin Cities on Thursday.Those factors will help to get highs into the low 80s on both Thursday and Friday, which is 10 to 15 degrees above average.Friday will also be our last #Top10WxDay of the warm season.The ridge will also force Helene, currently a Category 2 hurricane and intensifying, to stall in the Tennessee Valley well to our south before it eventually gets shoved to the east over the weekend.The outer edges of tropical systems tend to...
November 1st Proclaimed Minnesota Beer Day, Celebration Friday
ST. PAUL (WJON News) -- Minnesota Beer Day has been proclaimed for November 1st, but we're celebrating Friday. The Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild says they are having a presentation of the Governor's Proclamation at 1:00 p.m. at Saint Paul Brewing. Resolutions were passed in both the Minnesota Senate and House as well.
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