Apple Valley is shelling out millions to level up its youth sports facilities. Once completed, the Hayes Youth Athletic Complex will boast four youth baseball and softball fields, covered dugouts, irrigated turf and lighting for evening games, said Eric Carlson, … Continued
In 1937, columnist Frank Madden infused new life into a civic festival by penning a fantastical legend of a snow king and ice king battling for control of the seasons in old St. Paul. Now, his grandson is helping make … Continued
St. Paulites were predictably outraged in 1885 when a New York newspaper correspondent characterized Minnesota as “another Siberia, unfit for human habitation in winter.” Members of the city’s chamber of commerce feared such a reputation would scare away investment in … Continued
The perpetual enthusiasm of the candidates for Aurora, Queen of the Snows of the St. Paul Winter Carnival recently inspired a subplot in a movie. In Marisa Coughlan’s “Blue Eyed Girl,” the women are part of a Renaissance Fair princess … Continued
On Tuesday morning, a Venezuelan couple came to Jane Graupman’s office sobbing over the unknown fate of their 20-year-old son, who had been taken away by masked federal agents. “They were getting ready for work, and all of a sudden … Continued
SEATTLE — Rashid Shaheed returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown, Kenneth Walker III rushed for three scores and the Seattle Seahawks advanced to the NFC championship game with a dominant 41-6 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday … Continued