More from the HomepageState's Catholic archbishop calls executive order "an important breakthrough," while Walz called it a difficult decision. ByandStar TribunemoreCopy shortlink:Places of worship in Minnesota may open at 25% occupancy starting Wednesday so long as they follow public health guidelines, Gov. Tim Walz said Saturday.Walz expressed reservations with the change, which comes as the coronavirus continues to spread. But it resolved a conflict with the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, which dropped plans to defy Walz and reopen churches Tuesday at one-third...…More from the HomepageState's Catholic archbishop calls executive order "an important breakthrough," while Walz called it a difficult decision. ByandStar TribunemoreCopy shortlink:Places of worship in Minnesota may open at 25% occupancy starting Wednesday so long as they follow public health guidelines, Gov. Tim Walz said Saturday.Walz expressed reservations with the change, which comes as the coronavirus continues to spread. But it resolved a conflict with the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, which dropped plans to defy Walz and reopen churches Tuesday at one-third...WW…

More from the HomepageDespite neighbors' concerns, plan to convert Bethesda Hospital is approved. By Star TribunemoreCopy shortlink:The Ramsey County Board has agreed to lease Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul and turn it into a homeless shelter, despite neighbors’ objections.Commissioners unanimously approved the 18-month lease with Fairview Health, totaling $1.2 million, at its meeting Tuesday morning.The hospital building, just north of the State Capitol in the Frogtown neighborhood, will provide a 24-hour shelter and services for 100 homeless people. It would be a low-barrier shelter,...…More from the HomepageDespite neighbors' concerns, plan to convert Bethesda Hospital is approved. By Star TribunemoreCopy shortlink:The Ramsey County Board has agreed to lease Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul and turn it into a homeless shelter, despite neighbors’ objections.Commissioners unanimously approved the 18-month lease with Fairview Health, totaling $1.2 million, at its meeting Tuesday morning.The hospital building, just north of the State Capitol in the Frogtown neighborhood, will provide a 24-hour shelter and services for 100 homeless people. It would be a low-barrier shelter,...WW…

More from the HomepageMany have rallied to the homeowner's side. The mayor said that he's open to changing city code, after research and discussion. By Star TribunemoreCopy shortlink:Falcon Heights homeowner Quentin Nguyen had dreams of cultivating a large garden in his front yard, one where neighbors could grow vegetables and build community spirit.But just days after he tore out the turf on the street side of his two-thirds-acre lot, he got a letter from a Falcon Heights city official saying that the City Council had just prohibited vegetable gardens in front yards. His project...…More from the HomepageMany have rallied to the homeowner's side. The mayor said that he's open to changing city code, after research and discussion. By Star TribunemoreCopy shortlink:Falcon Heights homeowner Quentin Nguyen had dreams of cultivating a large garden in his front yard, one where neighbors could grow vegetables and build community spirit.But just days after he tore out the turf on the street side of his two-thirds-acre lot, he got a letter from a Falcon Heights city official saying that the City Council had just prohibited vegetable gardens in front yards. His project...WW…