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Listen: Watchdogs, former city leaders outline St. Paul's dire fiscal future
Fred Melo, St. Paul Pioneer Press reporter, dug into the report from self-proclaimed watchdogs, including a former city council member, who say the city has a dire fiscal outlook. He joined MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to parse their findings and recommendations to “right the ship.”
Halloween snow? What you need to know
If you’re not ready for winter yet, the forecast for Halloween could be looking a bit scary for parts of Minnesota. Here are some resources to keep you up-to-date on the potential for snow.
St. Paul police shoot, critically injure man suspected in Minneapolis homicides
St. Paul police officers shot and critically wounded a man Monday night at a busy intersection in the city. Authorities announced Tuesday afternoon that the man was a suspect in two recent Minneapolis shootings.
Celebrity chef Justin Sutherland arrested in St. Paul for allegedly violating no-contact order
Twin Cities celebrity chef Justin Sutherland was arrested in St. Paul on Thursday for allegedly violating a no-contact order with a woman he threatened to shoot earlier this year.
Metro Transit announces new Gold Line bus rapid transit route will be extended to Minneapolis
A new bus rapid transit route set to begin operating between Woodbury and St. Paul next spring will also be expanded to serve downtown Minneapolis in 2027, Metro Transit announced Tuesday. 
St. Paul’s proposed tax hike to fund child care: 5 questions, answered
A St. Paul ballot question next month asks voters if they’ll authorize the city to levy property taxes to fund child care for low income families up to $20 million over 10 years. The mayor says he won’t implement the tax hike even if voters approve it. Here’s what to know.
St. Paul police chief addresses violence resulting in three deaths over four days
Three people have died over the last four days in St. Paul, according to police chief Axel Henry. There are charges in two of the incidents, but Henry says they are still investigating the others.
At the crossroads of travel and storytelling: A new bookstore blooms in St. Paul’s Union Depot
Story Line Books, a new bookstore at St. Paul’s Union Depot, opened on Sept. 28, offering a cozy spot for travelers with books, gifts and travel essentials, founded by former lawyer Danielle Miller.