J.J. McCarthy is a true perfectionist. He doesn’t run from that. It’s a character trait that has fueled him throughout his life. It’s also made his transition to the NFL rather challenging at times over the past month and a … Continued
When homeowners living near the University of St. Thomas learned that city staff had approved a site plan for the university’s new Division 1 hockey and basketball arena, they appealed the decision to the St. Paul Planning Commission. The Planning … Continued
When St. Anthony police responded to an apartment building Monday morning on a 911 call of a woman outside and screaming for help, a man pointed a gun at her head and squeezed the trigger — officers heard a click … Continued
Edina junior Torger Ohe wasn’t playing his best golf entering the state tournament. He barely reached this stage, having to knock in a 12-foot putt at sections to avoid a playoff for a state berth. Confidence wasn’t high. But Ohe … Continued
Jay Jackson thought about declining the assignment to Triple-A. He was 36 years old, had struggled to begin the season and there were no guarantees that he would be back in the major leagues. The Twins’ front office convinced him … Continued
The organizers of Afton’s Fourth of July parade and celebration are gearing up for the big event. The Afton Parade Committee announced on Wednesday that this year’s grand marshal will be Pioneer Press reporter Mary Divine. The parade, which attracts … Continued