Mars King
Mars King covers suburbs, business and development for the Pioneer Press. He studied journalism and art at the University of Minnesota where he wrote for the Minnesota Daily and helped launch the newspaper's first podcast. When he's not chasing a story, Mars can be found painting, maintaining his Wordle score or bringing a pen to a sword fight.
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Local organizations work to continue services for LGBTQ+ community following Rainbow Health closure
The Aliveness Project was awarded some 30 contracts from Rainbow Health that include services like housing, medical transportation and legal services.
Over a century and four generations later, Stillwater Motors officially changes hands
“We’re excited to be here and we know this is a great town and we bought a really great store,” said Rob Powell, president and CEO of Cornerstone Auto Group.
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‘Someone who lived and loved deeply’: Former Pioneer Press, Star Tribune reporter Jennifer Bjorhus dies at 59
When asked how she wanted to be remembered, Bjorhus said, “As someone who dedicated herself to journalism, and who lived and loved deeply.”
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Environmental comment period open for Thomson Reuters redevelopment scenarios
A draft review evaluated two options: a major office scenario and a light industrial/residential scenario.
From North St. Paul, a product called ‘Elephant Snot’ is removing marks — and leaving its own — across the country
The Minnesota State Capitol, Ramsey County Courthouse and the Mill City Museum are just a few of the local establishments that have been coated in Elephant Snot over the years.
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Fringe review: Grieving is personal and universal in ‘The Wind Phone’
This particular call is worth picking up.
‘Our clients deserve better’: Former Rainbow Health employees demand answers for themselves, LGBTQ+ community
Leading up to the closure, employees had been calling for accountability and transparency, one former employee said.
Former Eagan Kowalski’s poised to become a place of worship
Some residents raised concerns that ranged from traffic to objections over a religious institution where they would prefer retail.
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Dakota County Board selects first woman to serve in county’s top role
She's held administrative roles in Olmsted and Dakota counties.