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There was ‘no room at the inn’ for this dog, but a St. Paul rescue helped save her (and her puppies)
Lola's story begins in South Dakota, where a volunteer with Pooches United with People (PUP) saved her.
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New shoplifting data explains why they’re locking up the toothpaste
The sharp rise in retail theft in recent years has made shoplifting a hot-button issue, especially for politicians looking to address public safety concerns in their communities.
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Minnesota Wild: Five holiday wishes
As they take a break from what has been a fun ride, here is are five things the Wild should be wishing for this holiday week.
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Now open: Zao Bakery, a new Chinese cafe on University Avenue in St. Paul
The family behind the bakery also owns Basil Cafe next door and 88 Oriental Foods a few blocks down University.
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You can’t mess up this show-stopping pork roast
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Here are 12 pets we featured in our Morning Report newsletter in 2024
In our weekday version of the Morning Report, our newsletter, we sign off with photos of our readers' pets.
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Stunning photos show lava erupting from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano
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Charges: Man opened fire in his St. Paul apartment building, sending bullets into other units
He said he spent the day drinking and fired the gun because something hit him.
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Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 federal death row inmates before Trump can resume executions
It means just three federal inmates are still facing execution.
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First-time Twin Cities filmmaker shares stories of Ukrainians during the 1930s famine
The documentary on the 1930s famine will premiere on TPT on Jan. 5.
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St. Paul mayor, city council each say their budget decisions were legally sound. What happens next is unknown.
The mayor's line-item vetoes were overridden by the council.
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Smitha Vishveshwara: What connects us in this polarizing moment through space and time and humanity
Our shared experience formed immediate bonds with hitherto unknown friends.
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Whip up delicious meals in these convection ovens
Convection ovens may look similar to regular ovens, but they use a fan.