Ramstad: Soda fountain out, vaccine hub in as St. Paul Corner Drug fights to survive
The century-old fountain closed during the pandemic. Now, pharmacy owner John Hoeschen needs room to administer shots and other services that are the main source of profit for drugstores.
AuthoredEvan Ramstad
AuthoredEvan RamstadJune 9, 2025
Body found in Mississippi River in St. Paul
The body, discovered Sunday, is believed to be that of a man.
June 9, 2025
St. Paul fire inspector charged with kidnapping, solicitation
James Allen Thomas faces felony charges alleging he tried to sexually assault a 13-year-old middle schooler.
June 9, 2025
The St. Paul streetcar is dead; here’s how the $730 million will be spent
Ramsey County set aside a decade worth of tax revenue for the streetcar project that will now be spent on other transportation projects.
June 8, 2025
What we lose when chain drugstores replace family-owned independents
When West Seventh Pharmacy closes, St. Paul will lose a piece of history and personal care.
June 7, 2025
Meth makes comeback in Minnesota in more dangerous and record ways
As the fentanyl crisis diverted the public’s attention, methamphetamine inundated the state.
June 7, 2025
St. Paul sees ‘unprecedented’ day care closures, sending families scrambling
Decades-old child care centers are closing in short succession, as providers seek help to sustain the industry.
June 7, 2025
U proposes 7% cuts to academic programs, largest tuition hike in more than a decade
The 6.5% tuition jump, if approved, will be the biggest tuition increase in 14 years at the Twin Cities campus.
June 6, 2025
Accomplished climber, photographer who recently moved from St. Paul missing on mountain
The 36-year-old and two others did not return from their ascent of the Peruvian peak as scheduled on June 1.
June 6, 2025
Ex-Hmong Academy teacher gets house arrest, probation for criminal sexual conduct involving student
Brandon M. Bunney is sentenced to a month of electronic home monitoring and probation.
June 5, 2025
Roper: Plentiful ideas to fix Nicollet Mall show it has a bright future
Readers had no shortage of suggestions for Minneapolis’ signature street, including greenery, museums and buskers.
AuthoredEric Roper
AuthoredEric RoperJune 5, 2025
MPCA intends to yank permit for St. Paul foundry accused of polluting the neighborhood
Northern Iron says it will fight the state’s decision.
June 4, 2025
