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local-news1 year ago

"St. Paul Food Truck Festival Faces Heat and Rain Challenges"

The Minnesota Food Truck Festival in St. Paul faced a weather double whammy with intermittent rain and an impending heat wave. Despite the challenges, attendees braved the conditions to enjoy food from over 50 trucks, with some seeking refuge under tents and bridges. The event, benefiting the non-profit Feed My Starving Children, continues through Sunday with a different lineup of food trucks.

environment1 year ago

"Rare Corpse Flowers Bloom Across U.S. Zoos and Gardens"

The corpse flower named "Horace" at Como Park Zoo in St. Paul unexpectedly closed early after beginning to bloom, drawing 20,000 visitors. The early closure was attributed to night lighting disrupting its natural cycle. Despite the shortened bloom, visitors still found the experience worthwhile. The flower, known for its strong odor, will go dormant and may not bloom again for several years.

sports1 year ago

"Denver Pioneers Claim 10th NCAA Title, Defeat Boston College"

The University of Denver men's hockey team secured their 10th national championship by defeating Boston College 2-0, breaking the tie with the University of Michigan for the most national championships. The game, held in St. Paul, Minnesota, saw Denver's Jared Wright and Rieger Lorenz scoring the pivotal goals. Denver's head coach and goalie expressed their emotions after the win, while fans celebrated in the streets near the campus, prompting road closures by the Denver Police Department.

crime1 year ago

"Chanhassen Death Investigation: Victim and Person of Interest Found Dead"

Authorities are conducting a death investigation in Chanhassen after a 33-year-old man from St. Paul was found dead in a garage with evidence suggesting a violent assault. A person of interest was later found dead at a home in Minneapolis. The incident is believed to be isolated, and there is no further danger to the public. Multiple agencies are involved in the investigation, and the cause of death is pending autopsy results.

crime1 year ago

"St. Paul Man Faces Charges After 11-Year-Old Shot by 13-Year-Old Girl"

A 33-year-old St. Paul man has been charged after his 13-year-old niece accidentally shot his 11-year-old son in the head with a revolver, seriously injuring him. The man, Martinez Castillo Lloyd, is facing charges of illegal possession of a firearm and negligent storage of firearms. The incident occurred while the children were playing with the firearms, which were kept in an easily accessible, unlocked drawer in a closet. Due to a prior felony conviction, Lloyd is not allowed to possess a firearm or ammunition. The boy remains in critical condition, and Lloyd's first court appearance is scheduled for Tuesday morning.

crime1 year ago

St. Paul Man Charged After 11-Year-Old Shot by 13-Year-Old Girl

A St. Paul man is facing criminal charges after his 11-year-old son was critically injured in a shooting at their apartment. The man left the children unsupervised with accessible guns, leading to the tragic incident. Prosecutors have charged him with illegal gun possession and negligent storage of a gun. The incident serves as a painful reminder of the importance of safely storing firearms, prompting calls for responsible gun ownership and prevention of future tragedies.

crime1 year ago

"Multiple Shootings Rock St. Paul Apartment Building, Suspect Still at Large"

A shooting at a St. Paul apartment building in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood has left a man injured with possible life-threatening injuries. Police responded to the scene early Monday morning and found the victim with a gunshot wound to the back. A large police presence and SWAT vehicles were deployed as authorities worked to apprehend a suspect, but none was found. The incident is believed to be targeted, and the investigation is ongoing.

crime1 year ago

"Intense Police Activity in St. Paul's Payne-Phalen Neighborhood"

A heavy police presence in St. Paul's Payne-Phalen neighborhood, including multiple squad cars and SWAT vehicles outside an apartment building, has mostly cleared by 7:30 a.m., with only a couple of squad cars remaining. The reason for the police presence has not been disclosed, and WCCO has reached out to the St. Paul Police Department for more information.