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The spray flies as the speedboat glides, and people forget......
Yet another busy news week to look back upon as I will once again be in the Patriot bunker for the latest edition of The Closer.
Even in his final days, longtime St. Thomas professor sought out knowledge
Foy, a Shakespeare specialist who taught British literature and led the St. Paul university's English and faculty development center during a nearly three-decade career, hosted a book club meeting 10 days before he died May 1, the school and family said.
Somali reaction to al-Shabab sentences mixed
In this Aug. 5, 2010 file photo, Hawo Mohamed Hassan, left, and Amina Farah Ali, both of Rochester, Minn., leave U.S. District Court in St Paul, Minn.
Heading into spring planting means it's time to get down to business
The first order of business: Four weeks remain to submit your best-garden nomination to the Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Department.
Minnesota House: Union bill draws protesters, supporters; marathon debate takes a break
Demonstrators for and against SF778, the bill would let unions try to organize personal care workers and child care providers, gather at the Minnesota Capitol on Saturday.
Ruben Rosario: Adoption red tape didn't stick till years later
I have two folders in my work computer. One is titled "lack of common sense." The other is "your government at work." There's no question that the stories sent to the folders will overlap quite often, considering the tale I'm about to tell you.
St. Paul: Public Works invites you to stop in
The men and women who clear snow-covered streets, lay asphalt over potholes, fix broken streetlights and install flags on the Wabasha Street bridge don't often make the press, let alone invite the public to kick the tires on their trucks and dozers.
South St. Paul: A stranger nearly killed him; another saved him
Zach Mohs whispers a small secret to his rescuer and the man who saved his life -- Alaskan Ken Krassell on Ken's visit to Minnesota.
South St. Paul schools' projects await Tuesday's levy vote
More room for early-childhood education, improved school security, classrooms ready for the 21st century -- those are among the selling points supporters of a proposed South St.
How Minnesota Won Gay Marriage
A bid by Republican legislators to legalize discrimination in the state constitution ended up backfiring-by emboldening equality activists, writes state Rep.
New Springbrook Nature Center Director Has 'Right Combination' of Skills
Mike Maher began his new job May 1, 2013 as director of the City of Fridley's Springbrook Nature Center , replacing the retiring Siah St.
St. Paul man killed in Wis. after truck accident
Glenn Augustine, 63, was struck by a semi pulling into a parking lot just after 4 p.m., according to a release from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
Finalizing Minnesota's tax bill; what's in and what's not?
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- A committee made up of House and Senate members is finalizing one of the most anticipated bills to come out of the legislature this year.
Gov. Deval Patrick: Gay marriage and the right to be ordinary
An estimated 6,000 people gathered at the State Capitol where Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton signed the gay marriage bill, Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in St.
Immigrant who survived war but died in traffic accident inspires scholarships
A picture of Medard Prosper, a Highland Park senior from the Congo who was killed in an automobile accident in April, was projected on a screen at his school's graduation at Roy Wilkins Auditorium, Wednesday, June 6, 2012.
Stillwater man in court for first time since murder charges dropped
But when Eric Kaprice Richard II appears in court Friday, May 17, he'll be answering to a single assault charge instead.
Don Shelby ties the knot with King Brothers Clothiers
St. Paul-based King Brothers Clothiers found the style, a perfectly proportional knot and dimple, to be so distinct that it recently partnered with Shelby to create the "Shelby Knot Collection" featuring silk ties in 20 styles.
Gay marriage party sends message: St. Paul welcomes diversity and fun
Nearly three hours before store closing, gay pride wiped Erbert and Gerbert's out of sandwich bread.
N.D. billboard campaign touts business climate, raises hackles in Minnesota
North Dakota is promoting its business climate at Minnesota's expense, and some politicians east of the Red River are not happy about it.