St. Paul
Brown: James Griffin used persistence to blaze a trail for St. Paul’s Black police officers
Said Griffin, namesake of Central High’s stadium and the St. Paul police headquarters: “I had to fight for everything I got.”
AuthoredCurt Brown
AuthoredCurt BrownOctober 5, 2024
Books
Review: Golden Valley’s Pete Hautman goes to the dogs in new young adult book
Local fiction: Walks with his pups, Gaston and Baudelaire, were a great way to research the novel, which is sometimes told from a pooch’s perspective.
October 5, 2024
Twin Cities
Twin Cities Marathon will allow e-hand bikes for first time. This Minnesota woman is one reason.
Sunday’s marathon and 10-mile race will be the first in nation to allow e-hand bikes and other electric assist devices to be used.
October 5, 2024
News & Politics
Here’s how much faster elite runners are, compared with average Twin Cities Marathon participant
The fastest runner in the 2022 Twin Cities Marathon ran more than twice the speed of the average participant.
October 4, 2024
Movies
How much do you love Mickey’s Diner?
See how you score on our pop culture quiz about the iconic spot.
October 4, 2024
Inspired
Giddy-up! Cafesjian’s Carousel’s original horses at Como Park are still galloping after 110 years.
After a fire and several moves in Minnesota, the vintage merry-go-around retains its original paint and charm.
October 4, 2024
St. Paul
Man convicted of felony after leaving 7 kids alone in St. Paul home where girl shot 11-year-old boy
“I accidentally shot somebody,” the charges quoted her as telling police. “I didn’t know the gun was loaded.”
October 4, 2024
Duluth
Wisconsin man sentenced to 11 years for his role in mutilating the body of a St. Paul man
Robert Thomas West is already serving prison time in Minnesota for charges tied to the murder and dismemberment of Ricky Balsimo Jr.
October 4, 2024
Twin Cities
Park Tavern crash spotlights patchwork of Twin Cities patio regulations
Vehicle crashes on Twin Cities outdoor dining patios are a rare occurrence, but the recent tragedy at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park, and another patio crash in Blaine, have cast light on inconsistent regulations and practices at establishments in local cities.
October 3, 2024
High Schools
Gophers baseball lands commitments from state's top-ranked players
Dual-sports athlete Luke Ryerse of East Ridge is committed to the Gophers for baseball and football as a punter.
October 3, 2024
Eat & Drink
An icon returns: Mickey’s Diner is open in St. Paul
All the favorite menu items are still there, with additions to attract a new generation of fans.
October 3, 2024
St. Paul
Downtown St. Paul overnight homeless shelter to move to University and Snelling area
The Safe Space shelter, currently operating in downtown St. Paul, announced in May that it would not move to St. Anthony Park after Luther Seminary pulled out of lease negotiations.
October 3, 2024