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February 26, 2025 6:14 PM

Minneapolis, St. Paul join lawsuit against president over immigration enforcement

The White House argues St. Paul’s 2004 separation ordinance interferes with federal immigration enforcements, but St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter said the city’s policy does not oppose lawful immigration enforcement.

by Chandra Colvin

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February 21, 2025 4:00 AM

‘It’s completely draining’: Rising food prices causing continued stress in Minnesota, nationwide

Food prices continue to rise in Minnesota and nationwide — though at a slower rate than dramatic spikes during the pandemic. The high price of eggs is top of mind right now for many grocery shoppers.

by Mark Zdechlik

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February 20, 2025 4:16 PM

Walz family starts to make a move — back to Summit Avenue residence

After a nearly two-year renovation of the governor’s residence, the Summit Avenue mansion is ready to serve as the first family’s living quarters again.

by Dana Ferguson

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February 20, 2025 3:46 PM

St. Paul fire officials warn of ‘death traps’ after second fatal garage fire this month

St. Paul fire officials say the community needs to take action to prevent further tragedies, after the second fatal fire this month involving people living in garages.

by Andrew Krueger

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February 19, 2025 4:00 AM

Troubled downtown light rail station could see $130 million development

The development proposal from Indianapolis-based firm Flaherty and Collins includes 300 apartments, 10,000 square feet of retail space and public plazas.

by Alex Haddon

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February 14, 2025 7:21 PM

Stolen F. Scott Fitzgerald statue recovered in pieces in St. Paul; suspect charged

St. Paul police on Friday announced the arrest of a man in connection with the theft of a statue of the author F. Scott Fitzgerald. The man is accused of cutting the statue into pieces, and trying to sell it to a metal recycler.

by MPR News Staff

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February 14, 2025 4:00 AM

Couple gets engaged with a ‘Frog and Toad’-inspired book at Red Balloon Bookshop in St. Paul

Lily Tschudi-Campbell and Cassidy Foust’s love story includes a passion for children’s literature, the “Frog and Toad” series and the Red Balloon Bookshop in St. Paul.

by Sam Stroozas

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February 13, 2025 4:00 AM

Ramsey County benefits recipients struggle amid application backlog

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, applications for public assistance — like SNAP and Medicaid — have gone up in Minnesota. In Ramsey County, that’s led to a backlog, leaving clients with questions and without coverage while they try to find help.

by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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February 11, 2025 4:36 PM

St. Paul police investigating possible theft of well-known F. Scott Fitzgerald statue

The St. Paul Police Department is investigating the suspected theft of an F. Scott Fitzgerald statue that has stood outside the former St. Paul Academy for nearly 20 years.

by Mathew Holding Eagle III