East Metro
January 6, 2017

Exposure, drugs factors in deaths of two men

One body found in Friendly Marsh Park; second was in ditch.
South Metro
January 5, 2017

Charges: Dakota County carjacker inspired by 'Grand Theft Auto'

The fleeing vehicle struck a police squad car before the two suspects were caught, authorities said.
East Metro
January 5, 2017
Washington County Sheriff Bill Hutton, shown in 2011, issued a scathing report criticizing the Newport Police Department's evidence room.

In Washington County, sheriff embraces body-worn cameras

East Metro
January 4, 2017
Philando Castile was fatally shot by police July 6 during a traffic stop in Falcon Heights.

New judge assigned to trial of officer charged in Philando Castile shooting

Judge William H. Leary to preside over officer's case.
East Metro
January 4, 2017
Globe University in Woodbury, shown in April 2015.

Globe, Minnesota Business ordered to pay restitution to students

The order comes after Globe U and the Minnesota School of Business lost federal funding and were hit by a fraud lawsuit.
East Metro
January 3, 2017
Philando Castile was fatally shot by police July 6 during a traffic stop in Falcon Heights.

Falcon Heights task force gets to work on improving police relations

City Council takes step in aftermath of Philando Castile shooting.
East Metro
January 3, 2017

Ramsey County corrections officers say interim sheriff dodged staffing concerns

Ramsey County Sheriff Chief Deputy Jack Serier was selected as interim sheriff Tuesday.
East Metro
January 2, 2017
The driver of this pickup truck was thrown to his death in a rollover that occurred with a deputy in pursuit.

Driver fleeing W. Wis. deputy crashes, is thrown to his death

The rollover occurred near Luck; 2 others in the vehicle survived the crash.
East Metro
December 31, 2016
Excess salt from trucks returning from their routes is pushed back on top of the main salt pile with a wheel loader at the Arden Hills Truck Station.

Low-salt diet for roads aims at keeping drinking water from tasting briny

Minnesota cities want to prevent drinking water from tasting briny.
East Metro
December 31, 2016

North/east metro police blotter, Jan. 1

East Metro
December 30, 2016

North/east metro briefs: State sets protective level for White Bear Lake

East Metro
December 30, 2016
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Students at Wis. treatment center find therapy, new worlds in underwater photography

Young people grappling with mental illness discover new worlds and hidden photographic talent.
East Metro
December 30, 2016
The outside of the Boutwell House as it appeared on Dec. 1, 2016. Contractors have replaced the back portion of the house that was partially demolishe

Historical Society determined to save early Stillwater house, despite mounting costs

It has taken on the job of restoring the Boutwell house with a semblance of historical accuracy and then selling it to someone who wants to live there, with certain restrictions.
East Metro
December 29, 2016

City of Forest Lake, residents have had enough of Halfbreed Lake

The Washington County lake, known to many as Sylvan Lake, is the latest in Minnesota proposed for renaming because of racist connotations.
East Metro
December 29, 2016
East Metro
December 28, 2016

Remains found in N.D. confirmed as missing Vadnais Heights woman's

The remains discovered during an early-December search in rural Cass County were Michelle Newell's. The suspect in Newell's death, Timothy J. Barr, provided information about the remains' location.
East Metro
December 28, 2016

W. Wis. driver thrown from head-on wreck fatally crushed by a 3rd vehicle

Authorities say wintry weather was a factor in the early evening crash.
East Metro
December 24, 2016

Man shot, wounded in Oakdale

Oakdale police and Washington County sheriff's deputies are searching for a suspect or suspects after a man was shot and wounded Friday night in Oakdale.
East Metro
December 23, 2016

North/East police report, Dec. 25

East Metro
December 23, 2016

North/East news briefs, Dec. 25

Twin Cities East Metro

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