East Metro
July 31, 2018
Holly and Buddy are a couple canine residents of Landfall, the tiny mobile home park city in the east metro, is on the verge of a serious boost in tra

Tiny mobile home city of Landfall warily awaits bus-rapid transit

East Metro
July 28, 2018
St. Croix County Sheriff's Office photo: An SUV driver who died Friday in an SUV-semi crash in Deer Park, Wis., had been drinking, according ot the Sh

SUV driver dies in St. Croix County crash with semi

Authorities said alcohol was involved in the crash in Deer Park.
East Metro
July 28, 2018

Principal, cellist and cyclist David Noennig dies at 73

In a coma for 10 days, he died July 13 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul from severe brain injuries.
South Metro
July 28, 2018

Metro police blotter, July 29

East Metro
July 27, 2018
Stillwater prison building where officer was killed will be closed

Stillwater prison building where officer was killed will be closed

Shutting the industry building where the corrections officer was killed is one of a number changes the state prison system plans to make in the wake of the slaying.
East Metro
July 27, 2018
The Richmond family, who moved to Minnesota after living in Missouri and Kansas, including Mia, 13, left to right, Ruby, 5, dad Tim and mom Mindy, wan

Maplewood eases backyard chicken rules, allows goats

The City Council loosened regulations not only to make it easier to keep animals but also leave behind the manicured suburban lawns.
East Metro
July 27, 2018
The Stillwater Lift Bridge was closed Monday due to high water on the St. Croix River.

Stillwater Lift Bridge span removed

Boats on the St. Croix River can pass unimpeded while the bridge is closed for repairs and repainting.
East Metro
July 27, 2018
Gloria Gomm, mother of Officer Joseph Gomm, waited as her son's casket was lifted into the hearse which would take him to the cemetery. He was killed

'We're family': Slain corrections officer is saluted by thousands

"I think everyone feels this loss," Rogers Police Chief Jeff Beahen said of the killing of Joseph Gomm at Stillwater prison.
East Metro
July 26, 2018

Maplewood dentist accused of issuing scores of illegitimate painkiller doses

Dr. Jerry Kent Brunsoman is also accused of failing to keep records of opioid inventory, including fentanyl.
East Metro
July 26, 2018

'We're family': Thousands salute slain Minnesota corrections officer

"I think everyone feels this loss," Rogers Police Chief Jeff Beahen said of the killing of Joseph Gomm at Stillwater prison.
East Metro
July 25, 2018

Woodbury man dies when vehicle is broadsided by dump truck in Isanti County

Alexander Hoss was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene.
East Metro
July 22, 2018

Stillwater corrections officer's funeral to be held Thursday

Joseph Gomm, 45, was killed while on duty last week.
South Metro
July 21, 2018

Metro police blotter, July 22

East Metro
July 21, 2018
A cell house at Stillwater prison is pictured in this file photo.

3 Minnesota correctional officers resign in wake of colleague's death

Joseph Gomm's family also released a statement offering thanks to all who offered support.
East Metro
July 20, 2018
Stillwater inmate accused in corrections officer's death had run-ins

Stillwater inmate accused in corrections officer's death had run-ins

Prosecutors said they are awaiting end of BCA investigation before deciding on charges against inmate.
East Metro
July 19, 2018
John Schweiters, president and owner of J.L. Schweiters Construction Inc., at the rail spur leading into his company. The line is being rebuilt by Min

Repairs underway on rail line at Hugo industrial park

Upgrading access is key to keeping 500 jobs at Bald Eagle Industrial Park.
East Metro
July 19, 2018
At the Department of Corrections in St. Paul, Commissioner Tom Roy confirmed the death of Joseph Gomm from an assault Wednesday by an inmate at the st

Stillwater inmate serving time for homicide kills guard

The officer was identified as Joseph Gomm, who had been on the job for 16 years. The attack prompted a lockdown of all state prisons.
East Metro
July 18, 2018
Julie Kleinschmidt, Ramsey County manager, will retire later this month after leading the county for 10 years and was seen at the Ramsey County Courth

Julie Kleinschmidt talks about her tenure as Ramsey County manager

After 18 years, she is set to retire.
East Metro
July 18, 2018

St. Paul schools janitor left crude notes, underwear in 10-year-old student's desk, charges say

The janitor was charged with two counts of aggravated stalking.
Eat & Drink
July 18, 2018
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema projected its logo onto one of the screens during a media tour July 17.

The new Alamo Drafthouse movie theater has strict 'no talking, no texting' rule

Woodbury theater opens Sunday with lounge seats, a restaurant and a bar.

Twin Cities East Metro

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