CITY OF ST PAUL

Jun 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Drone Radar Keeps Ports Safe from Low‑Cost Threats

Offshore ships and ports face a growing danger: cheap drones that can fly fast and easily. A new radar, called IRIS OTM at Sea, is built to spot these aircraft quickly and stop them from hurting cargo or people. The system can be set up fast, moves between land and sea smoothly, and works even

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Jun 15 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Spielberg’s Sci‑Fi Flick Wins Over Older Fans

Steven Spielberg, a name that many think of as classic Hollywood, has stepped back into the summer movie scene with his new film “Disclosure Day. ” The science‑fiction adventure opened in 3, 824 theaters across the U. S. and Canada from Thursday to Sunday and earned about $44 million, according t

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Jun 15 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Behind the Screen: A Single Mom, Webcams, and Crime

Paula thought her biggest problem was balancing childcare with a full-time job checking facts for a newspaper. Then she watched Trevor, a man she met streaming live, get attacked during a private show. That moment changed everything. While diving into his case, she stumbles into a messy world of ill

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Jun 14 2026ART

Colorful Sidewalk Art Day in Sterling

Sterling is hosting a free art gathering for everyone on Saturday, July 11. The event will run from 11 a. m. to 2 p. m. at the Grandon Civic Center, where participants can turn ordinary sidewalk squares into bright works of art. Each person receives a chalk‑ready spot and all the supplies needed to

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Jun 14 2026FINANCE

Digital Dollars Are Just Sitting There—But That’s About to Change

Stablecoins were supposed to shake up finance, but so far, they’ve mostly become digital piggy banks. Over $300 billion in these coins exists, yet most of it just sits in wallets or exchange accounts, doing nothing productive. People moved real dollars onto blockchains, but then left them idle. In n

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Jun 14 2026ENVIRONMENT

School noise study reveals quiet fixes for city living

City schools often sit next to homes, sharing more than just a fence. The hum of exhaust fans from classrooms can travel through walls and windows, turning quiet evenings into noisy ones for neighbors. A recent project measured this hidden disturbance at one such campus surrounded by apartments. Res

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Jun 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Family‑Friendly Pride Weekend and Free Weddings in the Twin Cities

St. Paul’s fourth‑year Pride festival starts this weekend, turning the city into a lively hub of music, art and community. From noon to 8 p. m. on Saturday and Sunday, the Dual Citizen Brewing venue hosts a nonstop lineup of performers—ranging from The Harlow Pennies to the Cypher Side Dance School—

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Jun 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Rock‑Band Life Lessons from a Starchild

Paul Stanley talks about the hard work behind Kiss’s biggest hits and how they stayed true to themselves. He says that being a frontman is more than just the flashy makeup; it’s about writing songs that fit the band’s energy. Stanley explains how “Rock and Roll All Nite” started as a simple id

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Jun 11 2026FINANCE

Key Money Moves That Keep Expansion From Tanking Your Business

Steady growth feels sweet until the bills pile up faster than expected. Many businesses add staff, chase new markets, and launch products only to hit cash-flow potholes weeks later. Solid finance guidance isn’t about crunching numbers; it’s about matching everyday decisions—hiring, pricing, supplier

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Jun 11 2026POLITICS

A New Way to Fund Kids' School Choices

Starting next year, families might get a fresh way to pay for K-12 education—and it all comes down to taxes. The Treasury Department is rolling out a new tax break called the Education Freedom Tax Credit. Instead of sending kids to the closest public school, this plan lets people donate to groups th

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