East Metro
June 21, 2017
Anoka County Attorney Tony Palumbo's office alleges that two caregivers verbally and physically abused a 70-year-old resident of an assisted-living fa

Two caregivers at Lino Lakes senior home charged with abusing 70-year-old resident

Another worker, who is not identified, recorded portions of the abuse and shared the recordings with Lino Lakes police.
East Metro
June 21, 2017
Dashcam video: Before shots, Yanez yells, 'Don't pull it out!'

Dashcam video: Before shots, Yanez yells, 'Don't pull it out!'

The case file was released Tuesday following Jeronimo Yanez's acquittal Friday in the July 6 killing that thrust Minnesota into the national debate over police use of force and racial profiling.
Celebrities
June 21, 2017
Trevor Noah addressed the verdict in the killing of Philando Castile.

NRA is silent about cop's acquittal because Castile was black, 'Daily Show' host says

"The Daily Show" host accuses gun-rights group of a double standard.
South Metro
June 20, 2017

Dakota, Washington counties approve transportation taxes

The move replaces an existing quarter-cent tax before CTIB dissolves itself.
East Metro
June 20, 2017

Ramsey County doubles tax aimed at attacking road decay

The proceeds will help fix decaying pavement and pay for other road work.
East Metro
June 20, 2017
John Thein, the interim superintendent of St. Paul Public Schools, said his door will always be open.

St. Paul school board agrees to pursue lease to run Crosswinds School in Woodbury

Proposal would keep arts and science school open for at least another year.
East Metro
June 20, 2017
At the Lake Elmo library on Lake Elmo Avenue residents were getting ready for Knit Night. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com THURSDAY, November 3

Lake Elmo rejoins Washington County library system

City had checked out after dispute over services.
East Metro
June 20, 2017
Valerie Castile, mother of Philando Castile, speaks after the not-guilty verdict for Jeronimo Yanez on Friday, June 16. At left is the family's attorn

Castile file will be made public; family plans to sue Yanez

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said that it was preparing to release the results of its monthslong probe into the shooting death of Philando Castile, including dashcam footage from Officer Jeronimo Yanez's squad car.
East Metro
June 19, 2017
Protesters gathered at Silver Lake Village Shopping Center. Abdi Iman, of Eden Prairie dressed an angel said,"Philando is looking down as an angel. He

Yanez verdict is only widening the police, community divide

Activists and police say the case's outcome adds to longstanding tensions.
East Metro
June 19, 2017
Protesters gathered at Silver Lake Village Shopping Center. Abdi Iman, of Eden Prairie dressed as an angel and said,”Philando is looking down a

Frustrated plea from Yanez verdict protesters: 'We need to do better'

Three days after the verdict that broke the hearts anew of Philando Castile's family members, friends and many in the community, marchers took to the streets again Sunday. The three-hour rally and march started at noon at the St. Anthony City Hall and Police Department and drew about 300 people.
June 17, 2017

Officer Jeronimo Yanez verdict only widens divide between police, community

East Metro
June 17, 2017

North/East news briefs: Anoka adopts new rules for sidewalk dining

East Metro
June 17, 2017

North/East metro police blotter, June 18

East Metro
June 17, 2017

Snapshot of jurors in the Yanez case

East Metro
June 17, 2017
Gary Goodman

St. Croix Antiquarian Booksellers closing in downtown Stillwater

After 27 years, the Stillwater shop selling rare and used books will close at the end of July.
East Metro
June 17, 2017
Protesters gathered at Silver Lake Village Shopping Center. Abdi Iman, of Eden Prairie dressed an angel said,"Philando is looking down as an angel. He

Protesters take to streets, I-94 after Yanez is found not guilty

After 27 hours of deliberation, a jury of seven men and five women reached a verdict in Philando Castile's death. Eight hours later, after a march in St. Paul, hundreds faced off with police on I-94 before 18 were arrested.
East Metro
June 17, 2017
Ramsey County attorney asks public to accept 'disappointing' verdict

Ramsey County attorney asks public to accept 'disappointing' verdict

"We gave it our best shot, we really did," a solemn John Choi said.
East Metro
June 17, 2017
Prosecutor Jeff Paulsen delivers closing arguments to the jury in the trial of officer Jeronimo Yanez for the fatal shooting of Philando Castile.

Two holdouts on Yanez jury switched on Friday, juror says

Ultimately, juror Dennis Ploussard said, the prosecution didn't prove its case.
East Metro
June 17, 2017
Supporters of Philando Castile held signs as they marched along the on ramp at Dale Ave headed towards I-94 in St. Paul, after leaving a vigil at the

After rally by Philando Castile supporters in St. Paul, marchers hit I-94 and arrests follow

Protesters' grief, anger spill over onto I-94
East Metro
June 17, 2017

Timeline of events in Philando Castile's death, case against Jeronimo Yanez

Twin Cities East Metro

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