Gateway Park Opens In St. Paul, With Skate Park Inspired By Teenage Friends
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) — Two teenagers saw their vision come to life after a pitch to St. Paul city leaders. Gateway Park opened Tuesday along the Mississippi River. It has walking paths and plenty of space for games and picnics. (credit: CBS) There is also a skate park inspired by two friends, Theo and Luke, who presented the idea to developers when they were frustrated there weren’t more places to enjoy their sport. The park is part of the Highland Bridge development, situated where the former Ford Motor Company Twin Cities Assembly Plant once stood ..read more
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St. Paul Police Investigate City’s 20th Homicide Of 2022
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by St. Paul News – WCCO | CBS Minnesota
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Originally published June 13. Updated with the name of the victim. ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) — St. Paul police say a man was stabbed to death Monday evening in the North End neighborhood — the city’s 20th homicide of 2022. (credit: CBS) Officers were called at about 5:30 p.m. to the area of Winnipeg Avenue and Rice Street on a reported assault, and arrived to find the victim “suffering from a fatal wound.” He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office identified him Tuesday as 41-year-old Christopher S. Pryor, of Minneapolis. Police don’t think this was a rand ..read more
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St. Paul Police Investigate City’s 20th Homicide Of 2022
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by St. Paul News – WCCO | CBS Minnesota
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) — St. Paul police are investigating the city’s 20th homicide of the year. Police say a man in his 40s was killed Monday evening in the North End neighborhood. (credit: CBS) Officers were called at about 5:30 p.m. to the area of Winnipeg Avenue and Rice Street on a reported assault, and arrived to find the victim “suffering from a fatal wound.” He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police don’t think this was a random attack. No one is in custody. Anyone with information on this homicide is urged to call 651-266-5650 ..read more
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‘A Slap In The Face’: Self-Employed Minnesotans, Including At-Home Child Care Providers, Excluded From Hero Pay
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by St. Paul News – WCCO | CBS Minnesota
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Originally published June 9 ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) – While more than 250,000 Minnesotans had applied for Frontline “Hero” Pay by Thursday evening, thousands more say their self-employed status means they’re not eligible for payment despite working through the pandemic. “It’s kind of a stab in the back, I guess,” said Julie Seydel, who operates an at-home childcare service from her home in Andover. “We’ve been asked to do things when they need us, and then we’re kind of forgotten about when it comes time to say ‘thank you.’” Seydel, who also serves as the public policy director for the Minnesot ..read more
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‘A Slap In The Face’: Self-Employed Minnesotans, Including At-Home Child Care Providers, Excluded from Hero Pay
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by St. Paul News – WCCO | CBS Minnesota
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) – While more than 250,000 Minnesotans had applied for Frontline “Hero” Pay by Thursday evening, thousands more say their self-employed status means they’re not eligible for payment despite working through the pandemic. “It’s kind of a stab in the back, I guess,” said Julie Seydel, who operates an at-home childcare service from her home in Andover. “We’ve been asked to do things when they need us, and then we’re kind of forgotten about when it comes time to say ‘thank you.’” Seydel, who also serves as the public policy director for the Minnesota Association of Childcare P ..read more
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Minnesota’s Frontline Workers Can Now Apply For ‘Hero Pay’
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by St. Paul News – WCCO | CBS Minnesota
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) — Frontline workers are now able to cash in on their hard work. Applications for pandemic bonus pay opened Wednesday morning, but not without hiccups. Many users are reporting problems with application process. Due to high demand, Minnesota’s Department of Labor and Industry says it is working with vendors to allow more applicants to log in. From the state agency responsible for frontline work pay applications -> @mndli says email mnfrontlinepay@submittable.com or call 866-333-7633 for technical support. https://t.co/qqfrps5ROi — Caroline Cummings (@CaroRCummings) Ju ..read more
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Special Gym Class Helps Nurture Some St. Paul Students: ‘It’s Addressing The Whole Child’
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by St. Paul News – WCCO | CBS Minnesota
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) — There’s a special program at Washington Technology Magnet High School in St. Paul that’s helping students nurture their bodies and their minds. In Ms. Megan’s class, be prepared to work on your body, mind and spirit. “My students are the absolute best. All the students that we work with have disabilities ranging from emotional behavior disorders to autism to cognitive delays,” said teacher Tatiana Gary. It’s a class even the teachers look forward to. “After each session with trainer Megan, the kids will report that they feel calmer, whether it’s anger, frustration, sad ..read more
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‘Aurora’ Wins Contest For Name Of Como Zoo’s New Baby Zebra
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by St. Paul News – WCCO | CBS Minnesota
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) – Como Park Zoo’s newest baby zebra now has a name after an event where zoo-goers voted on their favorite choice. The event, Como Quest, took place last weekend at the St. Paul zoo. Voters were given a choice between three names: Aurora, Subria, and Izara. Zoo officials announced Wednesday that Aurora won the poll, amassing 50% of the votes. Subria got 25% of the votes, as did Izara. The winning name is a nod to Minnesota’s pre-professional women’s soccer team. Aurora, born May 24, is joining zebras Ulysses, Thelma and Minnie in Como’s herd. Aurora is Minnie’s fourth off ..read more
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Bicyclist Fatally Struck By Light Rail Train In St. Paul
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by St. Paul News – WCCO | CBS Minnesota
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) — Metro Transit says a bicyclist was fatally struck by a light rail train in St. Paul Wednesday morning. The collision occurred near the Green Line’s Raymond Avenue station around 10:30 a.m. (credit: CBS) The bicyclist has not been publicly identified. Metro Transit said Green Line riders can expect delays of 15-20 minutes because of the crash ..read more
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Minnesota’s Frontline Workers Can Now Apply For ‘Hero Pay’
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by St. Paul News – WCCO | CBS Minnesota
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Originally published June 7. Updated with the application opening.  ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) — Frontline workers are now able to cash in on their hard work. Applications for pandemic bonus pay opened Wednesday morning. Gov. Tim Walz signed the Frontline Worker Pay bill into law on April 29, with $500 million being divided equally among those who meet the requirements. The bill is meant to thank Minnesotans who worked the frontlines during the COVID-19 peacetime emergency. There are two parts to eligibility for the program: work requirements and job sector. Applicants must have been employed ..read more
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