As thousands of hockey players, fans, scouts, press and vendors from around the world descend on downtown St. Paul this month for the 11-day World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, how will the capital city greet them? Visit St. Paul, the … Continued
It has been a turbulent couple of weeks in national security, highlighted by continuing strikes on high-speed boats in the Caribbean that are, according to the Trump administration, carrying drugs headed to the U.S. Whether that doctrine of “shoot-to-kill,” carried … Continued
Seven candidates are vying for the state House seat left vacant by former St. Paul Rep. Kaohly Her, who resigned from the Minnesota Legislature last month after winning the St. Paul mayoral race. Six of those candidates are seeking the … Continued
Ramsey County is poised to increase its property tax levy by 9.75% for taxes payable in 2026 and residents can learn more and give input on the proposed budget at a truth in taxation hearing Thursday. The proposed budget totals … Continued
Do economic rivalries between Texas and California or New York and Florida feel like yet another sign that America has become hopelessly divided? There is a bright side to their disagreements, and a new ranking of economic freedom across the … Continued
Since the last time I wrote about holiday pop-ups, a few more have sprung up in the east metro. I visited three spots in the past week, and none of them take reservations, but I was seated right away at … Continued