Eat & Drink
January 9, 2018
After 19 years, Roseville's beloved roast beef restaurant Maverick's is closing

After 19 years, Roseville's beloved roast beef restaurant Maverick's is closing

The fast-food restaurant is closing after a 19-year run.
East Metro
January 8, 2018
Steve Hammer

Ex-Stillwater prison warden sues for job back

Steven Hammer sued the state and the Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) and Minnesota Department of Management and Budget in Ramsey County District Court on Monday.
East Metro
January 6, 2018

Burst pipe floods lobby, closes AMC Rosedale theater

It remains unclear how long the theater will be closed.
East Metro
January 6, 2018

Crash-prone Hwy. 36 intersection in Oakdale headed for $23 million reconstruction

Hadley Avenue overpass will be built over Hwy. 36 and Gateway State Trail.
East Metro
January 6, 2018
The Hot Air Affair in Hudson, Wis., attracts as many as 40 hot air balloons. The year's event has a Super Bowl theme.

Hudson Hot Air Affair is taking off earlier due to Super Bowl

A week before the NFL title game in Minneapolis, Hudson Hot Air Affair showcases football in the sky and on the ground.
East Metro
January 5, 2018

North/East metro police blotter, Jan. 7

East Metro
January 5, 2018
Co-owner Brad Glynn pulls a brew in the tap room of Lift Bridge Brewery in Stillwater in this file photo from April 14, 2011.

Lift Bridge Brewery in Stillwater wants to double in size

The $10 million expansion would include a taproom able to fit more than 100 people, a special-events space and more.
East Metro
January 4, 2018

Memo on sexual harassment sent to corrections employees after fired Stillwater warden reinstated

His uncertain job status stemmed from sex harassment, which was focus of message.
East Metro
January 4, 2018
Longtime Woodbury Mayor Bill Hargis

Bill Hargis, ex-Woodbury mayor, has brain cancer

He led the eastern suburb from a patchwork of farms to metro's most populous.
East Metro
January 4, 2018

Missing 16-year-old girl from Little Canada is found

Ashley Ann Baker was last seen leaving her house Friday.
Local
January 4, 2018
Can you guess how Minnesota's population has changed over time?

Can you guess how Minnesota's population has changed over time?

Try your hand as demographer and draw where you think the trend lines go.
East Metro
January 3, 2018
Winning $1 million raffle tickets sold in Forest Lake, New Ulm

Winning $1 million raffle tickets sold in Forest Lake, New Ulm

Tickets for high-odds Millionaire Raffle game sold out quickly.
East Metro
January 3, 2018

Wife charged in knife assault on husband in Little Canada

The victim carried part of his bowels in one hand as he fled for help.
Variety
January 3, 2018
Vangmee Yang, with daughter Jazlin Vang.

First newborn in Twin Cities for 2018 arrives in Maplewood

St. John's edged out HCMC for the honors.
East Metro
January 2, 2018

Ramsey County judge pleads guilty to driving drunk on New Year's Day

Judge G. Tony Atwal registered a blood-alcohol-content of 0.17 percent, more than twice the legal limit to drive.
West Metro
January 1, 2018
More than forty couples were scheduled to be married at the Hennepin County Government Center on Valentine‚Äôs Day by 19 judges from Minnesota‚�

Hennepin County courts getting ready for Super Bowl squeeze

Cases will be shifted to suburban sites if possible during Super Bowl week.
South Metro
December 31, 2017
Firefighters were among the emergency responders at a crash on I-494 along the Mendota Heights-Eagan border.

2 drivers in crash are hit while on foot near vehicles along I-494, badly hurt

East Metro
December 30, 2017
St. Paul police officer Greg Williams talked with a group of residents including Craig Schusbel, center, during breakfast.

Living in public housing, St. Paul officers work to build trust

Sixteen officers live in public housing in St. Paul, working to build trust.
East Metro
December 29, 2017

North/East metro police blotter, Dec. 31

West Metro
December 29, 2017
Joe Antonucci waited in line to pre pay his 2018 property tax Wednesday December 27, 2017 in Minneapolis, MN.] JERRY HOLT ï jerry.holt@startribun

Ramsey and Hennepin county coffers continue to fill with property tax prepayers

Saturday hours added; prepay benefits unclear.

Twin Cities East Metro

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