The 2023 high school basketball season was one to remember, particularly in the St. Paul City and Minneapolis City Conference.
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St. Paul joins a national movement to explore reparations for America’s original sin
Last month, the Saint Paul City Council launched the application process for the Recovery Act Community Reparations Commission.
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Contrasting visions vie for the future of I-94
The Twin Cities Boulevard proposal comes at a time when MnDOT is asking community members what to do with the same stretch of freeway along the Minneapolis-St Paul corridor.
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St. Paul pays $1.3m settlement to Golden family
‘My son was a beautiful son. He should be here today, living the best life he could live.’
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Black economic empowerment takes center stage at MLK Day event
Over 30 guest speakers and panelists were slated for the event to discuss a range of topics including the mental and physical effects of gentrification and engaging in public policy.
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Restoring affordable housing in St Paul’s Highland Bridge area
‘Any housing units created address the needs. But the challenge is that these projects take so long to develop that they can’t keep up with the need overall.’
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Former drug kingpin shows how he turned wrong into right
On Friday afternoon, Dec. 9, ‘Freeway’ Rick Ross spoke to an audience of students, educators, and community members at the High School for Recording Arts.
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State police licensing board proposes tougher standards
A state body that licenses police officers may soon make changes to how background checks for officers are conducted.
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Thanksgiving meal also signed up new voters
‘The truth is, we need our people involved in the political process and that begins with them using their voice at the polls.’
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‘Lifting as We Climb’ conference aims to bolster African businessÂ
African entrepreneurs and leaders from across the country are set to gather in Minneapolis on Dec. 8 and 9 for the 3rd Annual National African Leadership Conference.
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St. Paul narrows police chief prospects to five
The city of St. Paul has announced the names of five candidates who are being considered as the next St. Paul police chief. The public will have the opportunity to learn more about them this week.Â
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MnDOT to rebuild I-94 through Twin Cities—or not
MnDot is considering the possibilities for I-94, the seven-mile stretch between Hiawatha Avenue in Minneapolis and Marion Street in St. Paul.Â
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Scenes from the 21st Annual Selby Avenue JazzFest
Community members packed the streets for the return of the Selby Ave. Jazzfest on Sept. 10.
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Truce Center: A safe haven for youth in St. PaulÂ
Roughly four years ago, Miki Frost opened his first Truce Center in St. Paul to help curb street violence and build a sense of community.
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Black Business Spotlight: West Indies Soul Food
‘It’s therapeutic for me to cook, create recipes, feed people.’
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Jury seated in federal trial for three former MPD officers; activists blast judge’s handling
‘The world is still watching what is happening with regard to this justice system.’
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Mask mandates reinstated in the Twin Cities amid omicron surge
‘The surging numbers of cases and hospitalizations from the omicron variant demand immediate action to keep our residents healthy.’
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St. Paul ‘in a holding pattern’ over rent stabilization
On Election Day, St. Paul residents voted in favor of a rent stabilization ordinance but confusion abounds.
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Black Business Spotlight: Thrifty Nifty
The upbeat and optimistic Mary Ferguson is the proud owner of the Thrifty Nifty consignment shop located along University Avenue in St. Paul.
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Team USA: Olympians return to Minnesota!
Local Olympic heroes Suni Lee and Grace McCallum enjoyed a warm welcome home Thursday afternoon.