St. Paul police arrest girl at UPS store Pioneer Press 2026-09-28 | St. Paul police arrest girl at UPS store
Horace the corpse flower blooms at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory Pioneer Press 2024-05-23 | Horace the corpse flower blooms at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park in St. Paul on Thursday, May 23, 2024. (Kraig Odden / Pioneer Press)
St. Paul Pioneer Press celebrates 175th Anniversary Pioneer Press 2024-04-17 | The first issue of the Minnesota Pioneer – earliest ancestor of the Pioneer Press – was printed April 28, 1849. We’re marking the occasion with a variety of special products including a hardcover photographic history book. Read the story: twincities.com/2023/10/11/pioneer-press-marks-175th-anniversary-with-commemorative-photo-book___________Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/user/PioneerPress?sub_confirmation=1Facebook: http://facebook.com/pioneerpressInstagram: http://instagram.com/pioneerpressTwitter: http://twitter.com/pioneerpress
When meteorologist Keith Marlers knee went out on Fox 9 Morning News Pioneer Press 2024-02-04 | His knee went out on live TV, but FOX 9’s Keith Marler carried on like a weather warrior. "My right knee went, 'Pop!'" he said. (Courtesy of FOX 9)Story: twincities.com/2024/02/04/fox-9-kmsp-keith-marler-meteorologist-knee-injury
Hiding the 2024 St. Paul Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt medallion Pioneer Press 2024-01-28 | Watch as the 2024 Treasure Hunt medallion is hidden in St. Paul Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary.
2024 Queen of the Snows coronation Pioneer Press 2024-01-27 | The moment that Jennifer Westerhaus learns she is the 2024 Aurora, Queen of the Snows of the St. Paul Winter Carnival at the coronation of the royal family on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, at St. Paul RiverCentre in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota. Westerhaus, who is sponsored by ALL, Inc., serves as president of the National Charity League, a local nonprofit. (Courtesy of Molly Steinke / Nemer Fieger)
Lawsuit: Man dies at Hennepin County jail Pioneer Press 2024-01-24 | Lucas Bellamy, 41, died at the Hennepin County jail on July 21, 2022, from an infection because there was a hole in his small intestine. A lawsuit filed by his family on Jan. 23, 2024, said he was in such severe pain that he had to crawl out of his cell when it was opened. The lawsuit alleges he didn't receive proper medical attention and died painfully. (Video from family attorney)
Making snow for the World Snow Sculpting Championship Pioneer Press 2024-01-14 | A snow gun and snowmaking crew from Afton Alps has set up shop in downtown Stillwater to make snow for the World Snow Sculpting Championship, which will be held Jan. 17-21 in Lowell Park. (Courtesy of Afton Alps)Read the story: twincities.com/2024/01/14/world-snow-sculpting-championship-stillwater-snow-making___________Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/user/PioneerPress?sub_confirmation=1Facebook: http://facebook.com/pioneerpressInstagram: http://instagram.com/pioneerpressTwitter: http://twitter.com/pioneerpress
Fire at 918 University Ave. W., St. Paul Pioneer Press 2024-01-10 | Crews on scene of a fire at 918 University Ave. W. in St. Paul on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. (Pioneer Press video)
Minneapolis cougar caught on video Pioneer Press 2023-12-06 | A Minneapolis resident posted surveillance footage showing a cougar walking through a backyard, setting off a pair of motion sensing security lights as it made its way toward a playground set. (Courtesy of Robyn Bruggeman)Read the story: twincities.com/2023/12/06/cougar-video-minneapolis-hit-by-car___________Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/user/PioneerPress?sub_confirmation=1Facebook: http://facebook.com/pioneerpressInstagram: http://instagram.com/pioneerpressTwitter: http://twitter.com/pioneerpress
Baby giraffe name reveal at Como Park Zoo Pioneer Press 2023-11-16 | A baby giraffe was born to Zinnia at Como Park Zoo on Monday, Nov. 7, 2023. The baby's name was revealed on Give to the Max Day, a "giving holiday" in Minnesota for schools and nonprofits, on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. (Video courtesy of Como Park Zoo & Conservatory)
Tree of Lights Rice Park 2023 Pioneer Press 2023-11-09 | The Salvation Army's "Tree of Lights" is assembled by metroConnections at Rice Park in downtown St. Paul on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, in anticipation for the tree lighting event at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The artificial Fraser fir stands 40 feet tall and has 25,000 lights. (Molly Guthrey / Pioneer Press)
Minnesota State Patrol trooper shooting of driver in Minneapolis on July 31, 2023. Pioneer Press 2023-08-01 | The Minnesota Department of Public Safety released this body camera video Aug. 1 showing the fatal shooting of 33-year-old Ricky Thomas Cobb II during a traffic stop on Interstate 94 in Minneapolis on on July 31, 2023.
Minnesota State Patrol shooting of driver in Minneapolis on July 31, 2023 Pioneer Press 2023-08-01 | The Minnesota Department of Public Safety released this body camera video Aug. 1 showing the fatal shooting of 33-year-old Ricky Thomas Cobb II during a traffic stop on Interstate 94 in Minneapolis on on July 31, 2023.
MN Vikings Jordan Addison stopped for speeding. Pioneer Press 2023-07-24 | The Minnesota State Patrol pulled over Minnesota Vikings player Jordan Addison on Thursday, July 20, 2023, when they said he was driving 140 mph on Interstate 94 in St. Paul. (Video from Minnesota Department of Transportation traffic camera)
Minnesota Zoo Treetop Trail Pioneer Press 2023-04-19 | The Minnesota Zoo's new Treetop Trail is set to open July 28, 2023. (Courtesy of the Minnesota Zoo)
Test from outside home Pioneer Press 2023-04-13 | On April 27, 2010, two days after Heidi Firkus was killed and around the same time of day, police went to the house to test if they could hear jiggling from the front door in the couple's bedroom. Nicholas Firkus reported he heard jiggling at the front door, woke Heidi up and told her someone was trying to break in.(Exhibit entered into evidence at the Nicholas Firkus trial, courtesy of the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office.)
Nicholas Firkus interview with police (shorter version) Pioneer Press 2023-04-13 | Nicholas Firkus talked with St. Paul Police Sgt. Jim Gray after he was treated at the hospital for a gunshot wound and was released the morning of April 25, 2010. Firkus' attorney later advised him to no longer talk with police. This version was edited to remove time when Gray left the room and ends before Firkus' family came in to see him.(Exhibit entered into evidence at the Nicholas Firkus trial, courtesy of the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office.)
Nicholas Firkus interview with police (full version) Pioneer Press 2023-04-13 | Nicholas Firkus talked with St. Paul Police Sgt. Jim Gray after he was treated at the hospital for a gunshot wound and was released the morning of April 25, 2010. Firkus' attorney later advised him to no longer talk with police.(Exhibit entered into evidence at the Nicholas Firkus trial, courtesy of the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office.)
Test from inside home Pioneer Press 2023-04-13 | On April 27, 2010, two days after Heidi Firkus was killed and around the same time of day, police went to the house to test if they could hear jiggling from the front door in the couple's bedroom. Nicholas Firkus reported he heard jiggling at the front door, woke Heidi up and told her someone was trying to break in.(Exhibit entered into evidence at the Nicholas Firkus trial, courtesy of the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office.)
Composite turned into police Pioneer Press 2023-04-13 | Nicholas Firkus' attorney had him work with a private sketch artist to produce a composite sketch of the man he said broke into his and Heidi Firkus' home. This video from a police conference room showed when it was dropped off May 11, 2010. Police also took a DNA sample and fingerprinted Nicholas Firkus.(Exhibit entered into evidence at the Nicholas Firkus trial, courtesy of the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office.)
Heidi Firkus 911 call Pioneer Press 2023-04-13 | Heidi Firkus called 911 first.(Exhibit entered into evidence at the Nicholas Firkus trial, courtesy of the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office.)
Nicholas Firkus 911 call Pioneer Press 2023-04-13 | After Heidi Firkus' call to 911 disconnected, Nicholas Firkus called in.(Exhibit entered into evidence at the Nicholas Firkus trial, courtesy of the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office.)
Alix Kendalls fence mishap Pioneer Press 2023-04-05 | FOX 9 morning anchor Alix Kendall took an ambulance to the hospital after falling face first onto the spire of a wrought iron fence while visiting a friend in Minneapolis.Read the story: twincities.com/2023/04/05/fox-9-alix-kendall-black-eye-stitches-accident___________Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/user/PioneerPress?sub_confirmation=1Facebook: http://facebook.com/pioneerpressInstagram: http://instagram.com/pioneerpressTwitter: http://twitter.com/pioneerpress
Man assaults officer in Woodbury, Minn. Pioneer Press 2023-03-30 | A man driving a white pickup truck struck a Woodbury police officer while fleeing the parking lot of the Extended Stay America hotel in Woodbury early Thursday morning, March 30, 2023. (Courtesy of Woodbury Public Safety Department)
Kendalls Ace Hardware in St. Paul is the Coolest Store Pioneer Press 2023-03-04 | Ace Hardware stores prepared a promotional video for Kendall’s Ace Hardware on St. Paul’s Payne Avenue after the shop won the chain’s annual “Coolest Store” competition, which highlights top performers among some 5,300 shops nationwide. Owner Kendall Crosby plans to retire by 2024 and sell the store to his daughter Ashley and son-in-law Matt Lloyd. (Courtesy of Ace Hardware)
2023 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt: Hiding the medallion Pioneer Press 2023-02-01 | See the hiding of the medallion for the 2023 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt.
2023 Queen of the Snows coronation Pioneer Press 2023-01-28 | The moment Liv Swenson learned she was Aurora, Queen of the Snows of the 2023 St. Paul Winter Carnival. (Courtesy of Molly Steinke/Nemer Fieger.)
Lucy, Canine Queen of the 2023 St. Paul Winter Carnival Pioneer Press 2023-01-25 | Lucy, a 3-year-old Husky mix rescue belonging to Beth Michaud and Dean Sherwood of Circle Pines, was voted Canine Queen of the St. Paul Winter Carnival by 354 votes. She will also be crowned the Doggie Depot Queen at Union Depot's event at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. (Courtesy of Beth Michaud)
Cat communicates with the help of talking buttons. Pioneer Press 2022-10-20 | A cat called Judy uses "talking" buttons to communicate. (Courtesy of Heather.)
Bethel University Rocket Launch Pioneer Press 2022-09-22 | A rocket named Maverick launches during the Midwest High-Powered Rocketry competition in May 2022. The Bethel University Rocket Society won the competition over bigger schools including the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Iowa. (Courtesy of Bethel University)
Gophers Bushwhacker celebration Pioneer Press 2022-09-15 | Gophers defensive end Danny Striggow does the Bushwhacker celebration with teammates after his sack in the 38-0 win over New Mexico State at Huntington Bank Stadium on Sept. 1, 2022.Read the story: twincities.com/2022/09/14/gophers-bushwhacker-celebration-loved-by-defense-hated-by-offense-now-embraced-by-all___________Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/user/PioneerPress?sub_confirmation=1Facebook: http://facebook.com/pioneerpressInstagram: http://instagram.com/pioneerpressTwitter: http://twitter.com/pioneerpress
Karter Goodchild walks with Trexo Robotics system Pioneer Press 2022-09-09 | Tiffany Goodchild, 37, of Hugo, and her son, Karter, take a walk around the Victor Gardens neighborhood on Sept. 2, 2022. Karter, 6, who has a severe form of cerebral palsy, uses a device called the Trexo Robotics gait-training system to help him move. “Every mom just wants to be able to go for a walk with their kid,” Tiffany Goodchild said. (Mary Divine / Pioneer Press)Read the story: twincities.com/2022/09/10/karters-super-power-a-pair-of-robot-legs-help-a-hugo-boy-walk___________Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/user/PioneerPress?sub_confirmation=1Facebook: http://facebook.com/pioneerpressInstagram: http://instagram.com/pioneerpressTwitter: http://twitter.com/pioneerpress
Caught on a Ferris wheel during a storm Pioneer Press 2022-08-29 | Brook D. Carl shot this video as she and her group were on the Ferris wheel at the Minnesota State Fair just as the storm started on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. (Courtesy of Brook D. Carl)
Pioneer Press Live Stream of Walter Mondales memorial service Pioneer Press 2022-08-01 | Sunday, May 1: Live video of former Vice President Walter Mondale's memorial service.
Lumberjack Days Downhill Derby test run Pioneer Press 2022-07-12 | Bayport resident Sam Ziemer took the Merganser Customs’ Lumberjack Days Downhill Derby entry – the Flote Bote – for a test ride on Tuesday at an undisclosed location in western Wisconsin. The team is hoping to win the contest at 4 p.m. Friday at Lumberjack Days in downtown Stillwater. (Courtesy of Joe Widmer)
A bicycle ride at assisted living with assistance from Limitless Cycling. Pioneer Press 2022-07-11 | Residents at the Birchwood Arbors assisted-living facility in Forest Lake got to go on bicycle rides on the morning of Monday, July 11, 2022, using adaptive bicycles from Limitless Cycling, a Stillwater-based non-profit organization co-founded by Matthew Stepaniak and Darren Dobier. On Monday, Stepaniak gave a ride to Mykky Watters, 72, while Oie Dobier, a volunteer with Limitless Cycling, gave a ride to Joyce Reed, 87. (Riley Vespa/Lifespark)
Dabbler Depots beer Pioneer Press 2022-06-21 | Check out the colorful beer selection at Dabbler Depot, the new liquor store on St. Paul’s West Seventh Street.
Pioneer Press Live Stream of President Joe Biden arriving at MSP Airport Pioneer Press 2022-05-02 | Sunday, May 1: Live video of Joe Biden arriving in Twin Cities for Walter Mondale's memorial service.
Pioneer Press Live Stream of Walter Mondales memorial service Pioneer Press 2022-05-01 | Sunday, May 1: Live video of former Vice President Walter Mondale's memorial service.
Maplewood PD body cam footage Pioneer Press 2022-04-18 | Maplewood police released body camera footage after they detained four juveniles, ages 10, 12 and 16, on April 11, 2022. Police said they were responding to a report about four juveniles seen outside a business in the 1700 block of Cope Avenue and then gunshots being heard. Police said they released the juveniles they detained after determining they were not involved in the shots-fired incident.In the footage, police blurred out the images of the young people and their mothers, and said there are several audio dropouts where they redacted information identifying the juveniles. The audio contains expletives. The body camera system uses Greenwich Mean Time, which is five hours ahead of Central Standard Time. The start time of the video is 9:34 p.m.
Suni Peep Pioneer Press 2022-04-15 | The O'Quinn family of Shoreview created this Peeps version of St. Paul gymnast Suni Lee and her medal-winning performance at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021). The entry, "Suni Peep," is part of the 2022 Pioneer Press Peeps Diorama Contest.
Shots fired in Maplewood, Minnesota Pioneer Press 2022-04-12 | Maplewood police released surveillance footage from a business, with a timestamp of April 11, 2022, at 9:26 p.m., in which three gunshots could be heard and four people could be seen walking away. Police said they were responding to that report when they detained four juveniles in the area. They released them after they determined they weren't involved. (Courtesy of Maplewood Police Department)
Pioneer Press Live Stream of Kimberly Potter sentencing Pioneer Press 2022-02-18 | Friday, February 18: Live video of the sentencing of former Brooklyn Center police officer Kimberly Potter in the death of Daunte Wright.
2022 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt: Hiding the medallion Pioneer Press 2022-02-01 | See the hiding of the medallion for the 2022 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt.
St. Pauls famed Ice Portal has returned Pioneer Press 2022-01-31 | The portal-like metal and ice sculpture that enthralled residents of St. Paul, Minn., in February 2021 has returned to its usual spot at Summit Avenue and Griggs Street.
Husband and wife die within days of each other Pioneer Press 2022-01-11 | Jim and Mary Underdahl dance together in their homestead barn in Forest Lake during the summer of 2021. Son Paul Underdahl now owns the barn. "We spent a lot of time here — family events and parties since 1965. It’s story book." The couple died within days of each other in December 2021.Video courtesy of Paul UnderdahlRelated article: twincities.com/2022/01/10/forest-lake-woman-dies-of-broken-heart-two-days-after-her-husband
Pioneer Press Live Stream of Kimberly Potter trial Pioneer Press 2021-12-24 | Thursday, Dec. 23: Live video of outcome in former Brooklyn Center police officer Kimberly Potter's trial in the death of Daunte Wright.
Pioneer Press Live Stream of Kimberly Potter trial Pioneer Press 2021-12-21 | Tuesday, Dec. 21: Live video of former Brooklyn Center police officer Kimberly Potter's trial in the death of Daunte Wright.
Pioneer Press Live Stream of Kimberly Potter trial, closing arguments Pioneer Press 2021-12-20 | Monday, Dec. 20: Live video of former Brooklyn Center police officer Kimberly Potter's trial in the death of Daunte Wright.
Pioneer Press Live Stream of Kimberly Potter trial, Day 13 Pioneer Press 2021-12-17 | Friday, Dec. 17: Live video of former Brooklyn Center police officer Kimberly Potter's trial in the death of Daunte Wright.
