East Metro
February 14, 2017
This man and woman posed as an engaged couple and stole a loose diamond, police say.

Pair steal $12K diamond from Maplewood jeweler using bogus credit card

Two still are at large with the loose, $12K stone after using fake credit card.
East Metro
February 13, 2017

Jurors reject self-defense claim, convict former Marine in fatal St. Paul shooting

Jurors reject self-defense argument after women killed, man wounded.
East Metro
February 11, 2017
People gather Saturday at the site of Philando Castile's July shooting in Falcon Heights.

'Pop-up' memorial honors Philando Castile at site where he died

The carving includes quotes from his mother and Nelson Mandela.
East Metro
February 11, 2017

North/east metro police blotter, Feb. 12

East Metro
February 10, 2017

North/east news briefs: Met Council OKs project for third lane on Snelling Avenue

East Metro
February 10, 2017
Washington County Sheriff Bill Hutton, shown in 2011, will leave his job this spring to become executive director of the Minnesota Sheriffs' Associati

Missing police evidence in Newport can't be found, sheriff tells city

Poor procedures blamed for loss of money, drugs and guns; no criminal charges expected.
East Metro
February 10, 2017

Roseville man wanted, charged in woman's drug death is arrested in Circle Pines

Victor W. Lynch is charged in the October death of a 28-year-old White Bear Lake woman.
East Metro
February 10, 2017

Bail set at $1M for school bus employee accused of molesting young girls

Harvey Kneifl, charged on six counts, made his first appearance in court Friday.
East Metro
February 9, 2017

Woodbury bus assistant suspected of molesting 6 girls

The school district has placed the suspect on leave. Allegations involve at least six preschool girls, and police are investigating whether there are more.
East Metro
February 8, 2017
Officer Nick Kent and Ranger.

Forest Lake police K-9 dies in line of duty

Ranger, a 95-pound German shepherd, suffered cardiac arrest Tuesday night while helping police and the State Patrol with a traffic stop.
East Metro
February 8, 2017
St. Anthony police officer Jeronimo Yanez is charged in the fatal shooting of Philando Castile.

Defense says officer Yanez saw a gun the day he killed Philando Castile

Attorneys for officer Jeronimo Yanez said Castile reached for the weapon before the officer fatally shot him.
East Metro
February 7, 2017

Authorities seek public's help finding man charged in woman's fatal drug overdose

Victor W. Lynch allegedly gave a mixture of narcotics to Trina Maurstad, who died last October.
East Metro
February 6, 2017

Jury awards $11.5 million to assaulted Polk Co., Wis., jail inmates

Female inmates in Wisconsin were assaulted dozens of times by guard.
East Metro
February 6, 2017

Three finalists named for Minnesota State chancellor

Three Minnesota State system finalists all have a history with schools here or in Wisconsin.
Variety
February 4, 2017
Homeowner Lane Christianson remodeled his Roseville home to create an open floor plan on the main floor, with the kitchen open to the living and dinin

DIY makeover transforms the kitchen of a Roseville split-level

DIY makeover transforms the kitchen and main living area of a 1970s split-level in Roseville.
East Metro
February 4, 2017

North/east metro police blotter, Feb. 5

East Metro
February 3, 2017

North/east metro news briefs: Doggie damage forces changes at canine park in Shoreview

East Metro
February 3, 2017

'No, don't:' Roseville cancels contract for 'Speak Up'

A digital involvement tool that cities and counties are using fell flat in the suburb, the City Council agreed.
East Metro
February 3, 2017
the new medical office building that will be built at CityPlace

Woodbury's CityPlace producing hundreds of jobs

More than 20 businesses are open or are under construction now at the site of the former State Farm headquarters.
East Metro
February 3, 2017
After retail stalls in Cottage Grove, new senior living buildings will form a campus

After retail stalls in Cottage Grove, new senior living buildings will form a campus

Twin Cities East Metro

News coverage of the Twin Cities eastern suburbs, including Afton, Lake Elmo, Maplewood, Oakdale, Roseville, Stillwater and Woodbury.