Upcoming Events On The Saint Paul Calendar

See what's happening in Saint Paul; check out the Patch Calendar.

Jiu-Jitsu Win Again For Phillip Ingvalson of Pequot Lakes

Online public school he attends offers the flexibility so many students and families are looking for today.

Minnesota Connections Academy Student Awarded Two National Medals

Teen places within top 1% of all 2019 Scholastic Awards submissions. Flexibility of online public school helps make passion possible!

Upcoming Events On The Saint Paul Calendar

See what's happening in Saint Paul; check out the Patch Calendar.

Junior Is Jiu-Jitsu Champ; Writing Workshop Set; More Local News

Some of the best and most useful content comes from the Patch community. Here's a roundup of stories from this week.

Junior At Minnesota Connections Academy Takes First Once Again

Online public school allows national Jiu-Jitsu competitor to travel throughout the year while staying on top of his schoolwork.

Father, Son Co-Author New Book That Helps Get Families Talking

The unique devotional, written by a Minnesota Connections Academy freshman and his dad, offer clever questions and conversation starters.

Upcoming Events On The Saint Paul Calendar

See what's happening in Saint Paul; check out the Patch Calendar.

Albertville Premium Outlets Hosts Teacher Appreciation Specials

On Oct. 20 and 21, Minneapolis-area teachers can enjoy special store savings, giveaways and more

Baby Giraffe Born At Como Zoo: Photos

Daisy and her new baby are spending time bonding behind-the-scenes.

Field Trips, Community Activities Offer In-Person Connections

Minnesota Connections Academy offers a variety of opportunities for students, their family members and staff to meet face-to-face!

Minneapolis-area Premium Outlets Launch More Than Pink® Program

Discount programming to benefit Susan G. Komen through end of October

National Drive Electric Week Events Hosted Throughout Midwest

7-state Midwest EVOLVE project gets people behind wheel of EVs for test drives

Minn. Delivery Worker Uses Beer To Talk Suicidal Man Off Ledge

An offer to share a beer and to talk about what's going on kept a man in Saint Paul from jumping off a bridge Wednesday.

National Summer Learning Day Message Applies All Summer!

Minnesota Connections Academy understands that learning can happen anywhere—from a national park to your own backyard. See link to tips!

Electric Car Test Drives; Public School Options; More Local News

Some of the best and most useful content comes from the Patch community. Here's a roundup of stories from this week.

Bloomington Farmers Market to Feature EV Test Drives

Event to highlight the performance, environmental benefits of electric vehicles

Leadership from Minnesota Connections Academy Attend Conference

Minnesota Connections Academy meets the needs of families looking for flexibility, more one-on-one time, individual learning pace and more.

Here Are Animals Crazier Than The Skyscraper-Scaling Raccoon

A raccoon climbed a skyscraper. But did it swim with sharks? Fight off a burglar? Here are other animals that captured our hearts.

10 Photos From The St. Thomas More Farmers Market

Minnesota's outdoor farmers market season has begun. Here's what you'll find in the Summit Hill neighborhood.

Life-Long Friends Make Good On Wedding Pact

We have seen this story before in the movies: Two friends agree if they are still single someday, they will tie the knot.

Friends Of St. Kate’s Grad Raise Nearly $30K After Fatal Crash

The 28-year-old received her master's degree from St. Kate's in Saint Paul and worked as an occupational therapist in northwest Minnesota.

New St. Paul Market Aims To Make Life Easier On Local Food Makers

Kayla Yang-Best tells Patch her “co-retailing" business model is designed to make local, hand-crafted foods more accessible.

Here Are National School Gun Violence Events In Minnesota

The National Day of Action to Prevent Gun Violence in Schools event is slated for Friday. Here's how you can get involved.

We Asked, You Answered: The Biggest Potholes In The Twin Cities

It's a minor miracle if your car still has all four of its hubcaps by the end of spring in Minnesota.

It's Gold For Minnesota Jiu-Jitsu Competitor at Atlanta Tourney

Minnesota Connections Academy helps make Atkinson's participation in national tournaments possible; online school offers Olympic Quiz Bowl

Minnesota Connections Academy 7th Grader Performs Again!

Flexibility, high-quality education of K-12 online public school offers students chance to pursue dreams, perform in theater.

Garrison Keillor: Minnesota Station Didn't Fully Probe Claims

MPR terminated Keillor's contracts last month following multiple allegations against the former "A Prairie Home Companion" host.

Max The Cat Shoots To Stardom After Saint Paul Library Ban

Max the cat was banned from a library in Minnesota. It made Max famous. Max could even be the central character in a children’s book.

Former Radio Host Garrison Keillor Fired For 'Improper Behavior'

Keillor was fired by Minnesota Public Radio for a story that he says is more "complicated" than they heard.

Here's Why It Smelled Like Manure In Saint Paul Monday

The good news is it wasn't you or something you stepped on.

Here's How To Buy A 'Stranger Things' Purple Brontosaurus Hoodie

Rabid fans are eager to get their hands on Dustin Henderson's look, which was first available in the museum’s Explore Store in the 80s.

Mental Health in Our Schools

Mental health disorders are common health issues faced by children. One in five suffer from a mental health or learning disorder.

Las Vegas Mass Shooting: Minnesota Man Released From Hospital

The Saint Paul native credits an Under Armour​ compression shirt he wore the night of the shooting with preventing him from bleeding out.

Girl Scouts - Roseville/Little Canada Troop Formation Night

See us in person! Girls say it’s fun. Parents say their girls make memories and learn skills that last a lifetime.

Overturned Truck Blocks Interstate 94

The overturned truck blocked traffic on one of the busiest highways in the Twin Cities Thursday.

Las Vegas Mass Shooting: Gov. Dayton Orders Flags Flown At Half-Staff

At least one Minnesota man was involved in what is the deadliest mass shooting in United States history.

Saint Paul City Council Approves Ford Site Master Plan

In the decades to come, a new residential neighborhood​ will take shape on the site previously known as the home of the Ford Ranger.

Celebrations, Vigil Mark Year Since Philando Castile Death

Family and friends of Philando Castile marked the one-year anniversary of his fatal shooting during a routine traffic stop.

Governor Dayton Declares 'Prince Day” In Minnesota

The I-35W Bridge in Minneapolis will be lit purple this Thursday through Friday in recognition of “Prince Day."