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politics2 years ago•4 min saved

"St. Paul's Historic All-Female City Council Takes Office Amid Controversy"

St. Paul, Minnesota, has made history with its all-female city council, a rarity among large U.S. cities. The council, consisting of seven women under 40, six of whom are women of color, aims to represent the city's diversity and prioritize issues such as housing policy, climate action, and public safety interventions. Experts note that this milestone has a significant impact on inspiring young women and girls, and Minnesota has a history of women's participation in elected office exceeding the national average.

via The Associated Press|

#citycouncil #diversity #minnesota

tragedy2 years ago•1 min saved

"St. Paul Tragedy: Three Children Dead, Fourth Critical in Devastating House Fire"

In St. Paul, Minnesota, a devastating house fire has claimed the lives of three children, with their mother and two other children remaining in critical condition. The father, who was at work during the incident, has urged families to practice fire drills. St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, who knew the family personally, expressed his condolences at a news conference. The fire's cause is still under investigation, although it was deemed accidental and the home had working smoke detectors.

via KOMO News|

##communitysupport #fatalities

emergency-incidents2 years ago•1 min saved

"Family of Seven Hospitalized Following St. Paul Home Blaze"

A house fire in East St. Paul resulted in seven individuals, including six children and one adult, being hospitalized, some in critical condition. The fire occurred overnight and was extinguished after two and a half hours by 63 firefighters. The cause is under investigation but is not considered suspicious. A news conference is scheduled to provide updates.

via KSTP|

##emergency-incidents #emergencyresponse

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Arrest made in series of Minnesota mosque attacks.

A 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing a fire that destroyed much of a St. Paul mosque, which is the sixth such incident targeting the houses of worship in the state this year. The suspect was caught and arrested shortly after running away from a patrol officer and has been booked into the Ramsey County Jail on suspicion of first-degree arson.

via Star Tribune|

#arrest #arson #crime