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Q&A with St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter: Crime, rent control and his biggest challenge
After residents resoundingly elected him to a second term, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter doubles down on plans to tackle issues like public safety, housing and more.
St. Paul zoning changes pave the way for smaller homes, cottage clusters
City leaders are also considering more substantial zoning code changes.
St. Paul prepares for ex-officers' federal trial in George Floyd killing
Former Minneapolis police officers J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao are charged with violating George Floyd's civil rights. Although security won't reach the level of the Derek Chauvin trial, business owners and residents say preparations are unlike anything they've seen.
Mpls. and St. Paul won't require vaccines for restaurant workers
Following public criticism, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey also removed a provision that required some young children to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
St. Paul City Council poised to declare climate emergency
All seven council members indicated they will vote Wednesday to support the measure, which calls on the state and federal governments to help cities develop climate action plans and build more sustainable infrastructure.
Minneapolis, St. Paul to require vaccine proof for bars, eateries
The moves come as an increasing number of large, Democrat-led cities across the country are adopting similar rules.
St. Paul might allow (slightly) stronger drinks at picnic pavilions
Currently, residents must obtain a permit to drink anything stronger than 3.2 beer at city parks.
Fear, frustration, resolve resurface in Minneapolis, St. Paul as COVID again disrupts city life
Mask mandates are back. Businesses are shutting, and people are hunkering down.
Minneapolis, St. Paul reinstate indoor mask mandates
Mayors from both cities were citing a rise in COVID-19 cases from the fast-spreading omicron variant.
St. Paul Mayor Carter opposes City Council's return to in-person meetings
The council will meet in City Hall on Wednesday for the first time in nearly two years.