April 17 was a dark day for academic freedom in the United States. Columbia University President Nemat Shafik told a congressional hearing that some statements heard during recent protests — such as “from the river to the sea” — might … Continued
The 2024 West Side Cinco de Mayo celebration took place Saturday in St. Paul and featured a parade, car show, food, live music and more. The event celebrates the community’s Mexican heritage and Mexico’s victory over the French at the … Continued
By JILL LAWLESS (Associated Press) KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Ukrainian village of Ocheretyne has been battered by fighting, drone footage obtained by The Associated Press shows. The village has been a target for Russian forces in the Donetsk region … Continued
A divided St. Paul City Council voted 3-2 Wednesday against rezoning a corner of Marshall Avenue for a seven-unit townhome project, effectively overruling city staff recommendations and the preference of City Council President Mitra Jalali, who represents the neighborhood. The … Continued
As homebuyers grapple with record prices this spring, mortgage rates have also crept up. On a 30-year fixed loan, the average rate was 7.39% as of May 1, according to Bankrate’s survey of large lenders, marking three straight months of 7% rates. Blame inflation. It’s … Continued