East Metro
May 5, 2018
Roseville has recently added a new bus loop on the south side of town for seniors and people with disabilities. It's modeled on another bus loop by Ne

Roseville 'transportation desert' getting watered with new bus route

A new bus route is catering only to seniors and people who have disabilities for a 6-month trial.
East Metro
May 5, 2018

North/east metro news briefs: Grant money sought for Springbrook Nature Center pavilion

South Metro
May 4, 2018
The lights from the signage on the side of the new Vikings practice facility in Eagan illuminate the homes on Lockwood Drive in Mendota Heights.

Vikings will turn off bright lights at Eagan complex at night

Team officials said they will turn off the lights from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. in response to neighbors' concerns.
East Metro
May 3, 2018
(middle to right) Jorden Mathison, age-14 1/2 and Beau Abell, age 7 1/2, from North Branch fished with their grandfather, Terry Abell of Newport MN.,

Don't eat Lake Elmo fish, state health officials warn

New restrictions cite unsafe levels of PFCs from old 3M dump.
Variety
May 3, 2018
Sarah Cade with the AR-15 platform gun she customized herself according to her preferences, at the gun club she belongs to in Cedar. ] JEFF WHEELER ï

Liberal Maplewood millennial not typical gun rights advocate: 'We're normal people'

Sarah Cade is young, biracial and passionately liberal. She's also become a self-described gun nut and a staunch defender of gun ownership.
South Metro
May 3, 2018

Roseville man charged in South St. Paul stabbing death

The killing occurred during a fight and robbery late at night last summer.
East Metro
May 2, 2018
GOP Governor candidate Mary Giuliani Stephens announced Rep. Jeff Backer, R-Browns Valley as her running mate in a State Capitol press conference.

Woodbury mayor running for governor taps rural state representative as GOP running mate

Mary Giuliani Stephens selected Rep. Jeff Backer, who represents the Morris area, as her lieutenant governor running mate.
Variety
May 2, 2018

Liberal Maplewood millennial isn't your typical gun rights advocate: 'We're normal people'

Sarah Cade is young, biracial and passionately liberal. She's also become a self-described gun nut and a staunch defender of gun ownership.
East Metro
April 28, 2018

North/East metro police blotter, April 29

East Metro
April 28, 2018
Pollinator plans for Middleton Elementary School campus, Woodbury

Washington County project aims to improve habitats by introducing more pollinators

A focus in Woodbury is a milelong stretch of buried pipeline land along Ojibway Park Road.
East Metro
April 27, 2018
Bernie Brown looks at the car battery casings revealed in the crumbling foundation of an old structure near his home. His home's foundation was built

In a home built on old car battery casings, White Bear Lake couple scramble for answers

Bernie Brown worries old battery casings may be behind health struggles.
East Metro
April 27, 2018
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi announces that Minnesota police officer Jeronimo Yanez will face three charges in the fatal shooting of Philando Cast

2-year review of Ramsey County rape cases finds few are convicted

Ramsey County Attorney John Choi says "we are falling short."
Sports
April 26, 2018
Olympic gold medalist Diggins heads to Congress to talk climate change

Olympic gold medalist Diggins heads to Congress to talk climate change

"We are the canaries in the coal mine."
East Metro
April 25, 2018
Members of the Beer-a-Palooza group enjoy a Saturday afternoon at the Lift Bridge Brewery in Stillwater, in this file photo from April 14, 2011.

Lift Bridge Brewing moving ahead with new $10 million facility in Stillwater

The 35,000-square-foot facility will be about three-times larger than its current quarters, located less than a half-mile away.
East Metro
April 25, 2018
North St. Paul firefighter makes lifesaving grab of infant

North St. Paul firefighter makes lifesaving grab of infant

Video shot of Sunday's fire captured the baby's rescue from the fire, which damaged an apartment complex but resulted in no fatalities.
West Metro
April 24, 2018
Beverly Burrell

A third murder conviction for notorious Twin Cities heroin dealer

Maplewood woman found guilty in St. Cloud Marine's fatal overdose.
East Metro
April 23, 2018

Hourslong Roseville standoff ends quietly with suspect's arrest

South Metro
April 23, 2018
All-of-a-sudden spring is welcome, but brings allergies with it

All-of-a-sudden spring is welcome, but brings allergies with it

East Metro
April 21, 2018
Who is this?

Digging for Forest Lake family history? Historical society could use your help

The Washington County Historical Society is hoping that folks in Forest Lake may be able to identify hundreds of photos.
Celebrities
April 21, 2018
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson had a message for superfan Katie Kelzenberg delivered via the morning announcements at Stillwater Area High School.

After fan sends prom invite, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson surprises Stillwater student

The movie star has rented out a local theater for Katie Kelzenberg and friends to see his new flick, "Rampage."

Twin Cities East Metro

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