East Metro
November 15, 2017
Dan Schoen, shown in 2016, when he was in the Minnesota House.

Senate worker: Schoen 'crossed line' by sending explicit photo

Sen. Dan Schoen is facing renewed calls to resign after an employee of the state Senate reported that he sent her an unsolicited sexually explicit photograph.
East Metro
November 14, 2017

New crossing fixes long-standing problems at Grey Cloud Island Township

The updated crossing in Washington County will help clear clogged portion.
East Metro
November 14, 2017
A Costco employee cleans the company's newest store in the Twin Cities, which is opening on Wednesday in Woodbury.

Costco, after years of looking for the right site, will open a store in Woodbury

Warehouse store opening in Woodbury, with business center coming to Minneapolis.
East Metro
November 14, 2017
Appetite for Change, a nonprofit on Minneapolis' North Side, won a 2017 Bush Prize for Community Innovation. Some of its staff members are pictured he

North Minneapolis' Appetite for Change and other organizations win Bush Prize

Appetite for Change was given $471K as it works for a better North Side.
East Metro
November 13, 2017

Teen struck by vehicle in St. Paul in critical condition

East Metro
November 13, 2017

North/East metro news briefs: Blaine gives second look to disputer solar project

South Metro
November 10, 2017
Joel Vertelney (cq), a terrain park tester and attendeant at Afton Alps, watches as snowboarders test out some of his obstacles for the first time thi

Cold lets Twin Cities ski hills get a jump on winter

But next week's warmth will have die-hard golfers back on the course.
East Metro
November 10, 2017

North/East metro police blotter, Nov. 12

East Metro
November 10, 2017
The University of Northwestern-St. Paul campus, in suburban Ramsey County. The college is mulling expansion.

'Town-and-gown' tensions are hitting Roseville, too

After Arden Hills, neighboring suburb is next to resist expansion of a Christian college.
East Metro
November 10, 2017
The old lift bridge in Stillwater

Trail work will close area around Stillwater Lift Bridge temporarily

The span will close in April for conversion and not reopen until June 2019.
East Metro
November 10, 2017
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Interest surging in Washington County Veterans Campground

Reservations surge for camp in Washington County that has been helping veterans heal since the 1920s.
East Metro
November 10, 2017
DFL State Sen. Dan Schoen, shown in 2016, denies allegations that he sexually harassed women involved in state politics.

Dayton calls on state Sen. Schoen to resign over harassment reports

Amid allegations against Sen. Dan Schoen, a DFL state representative says sexual harassment is "bigger than one senator" at Capitol.
East Metro
November 9, 2017
DFL State Sen. Dan Schoen, shown in 2016, denies allegations that he sexually harassed women involved in state politics.

Minn. state senator accused of harassment

Minnesota lawmakers called on DFL Sen. Dan Schoen to step down over the allegations, described in a report as "persistent and unwanted invitations to meet to physically grabbing a woman from behind." Schoen has denied the allegations, saying they were false or taken out of context.
West Metro
November 9, 2017
Valerie Castile, John Thompson and Ramsey County Attorney John Choi at a meeting about community policing on 11/8/17. Photo by Pat Pheifer. Star Tribu

At police-community forum, Philando Castile's mother says nightmare hasn't ended

Talk on police-community relations that includes the top Twin Cities prosecutors focused on loss of trust in police and courts.
South Metro
November 8, 2017
New Anoka-Hennepin Superintendent David Law visited Jackson Middle School in Champlain to see the various activities for " Get Movin' Day".

Anoka-Hennepin district wins record $249 million for schools

The state's largest school district says it's crowded, and among its goals are building two elementary schools and lowering class sizes.
East Metro
November 8, 2017

New faces ready to take over in Falcon Heights

East Metro
November 7, 2017
The area outside the St. Paul City Hall and Ramsey County Courthouse that is set to become Judge Larry Cohen Plaza.

Ramsey County public defenders clash with courts over scheduling

Two public defenders were found in contempt of court the same day the office rolled out reforms.
East Metro
November 7, 2017
Michael S. Deal

Former Minn. commerce deputy pleads guilty in prostitution sting

South Metro
November 7, 2017

Here's what to know about Election Day

East Metro
November 6, 2017

3 in Twin Cities family injured after car hits bear on interstate

Twin Cities East Metro

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