East Metro
October 31, 2018

Second suspect sentenced for role in robbery, murder of St. Paul widow

One of three men who plotted to rob a St. Paul woman last year was sentenced Wednesday to nearly two years in prison for his role in a crime that eventually led to her murder.
East Metro
October 31, 2018
St. Paul City Council Member Dai Thao, left, walked with his attorney Joe Dixon, right, from the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center following his he

Judge will decide culpability in St. Paul Council Member Dai Thao's case

St. Paul City Council member is charged with unlawfully helping a voter.
East Metro
October 31, 2018

Shoreview group home caregiver sexually abused vulnerable resident, charges say

The woman told authorities that Lawrence Mokaya abused her in multiple areas of the Shoreview group home.
East Metro
October 30, 2018
At sentencing, St. Paul widow's killer accuses judge, county attorney of staging 'media circus' for political gain

At sentencing, St. Paul widow's killer accuses judge, county attorney of staging 'media circus' for political gain

Michael Withers offered no apology or remorse for strangling an 81-year-old woman in 1987.
East Metro
October 30, 2018
Scott Spoo

St. Paul lawyer's SUV 'surged,' sent man cartwheeling to his death, suit says

The lawsuit says the attorney was on his cellphone and challenges the contention that his brain cancer affected his driving.
East Metro
October 29, 2018

Woodbury police officer injured in altercation

East Metro
October 29, 2018

Suspect sentenced to life in prison for fatal beating of St. Paul widow

Man maintains innocence; he is eligible for parole.
Politics
October 29, 2018

Two Ramsey County sheriffs — one current, one ex — square off for the job

Incumbent Jack Serier faces Bob Fletcher, who held post for 16 years.
East Metro
October 27, 2018
A single casket was brought out after the service for the funeral for James and Denise Class.

Hundreds turn out to remember parents of missing Wisconsin teen Jayme Closs

Twelve days after the two were shot to death in their home, their 13-year-old daughter remains missing.
East Metro
October 27, 2018

Marine on St. Croix buys closed elementary school building

Local charter school is considering moving in; deal called a "win-win."
South Metro
October 27, 2018

Metro police blotter, Oct. 28

East Metro
October 27, 2018

Hundreds turn out to remember parents of missing Wisconsin teen Jayme Closs

Twelve days after the two were shot to death in their home, their 13-year-old daughter remains missing.
East Metro
October 26, 2018
Jayme Closs, 13, has been missing since her parents were found dead in their Barron, Wisconsin, home.

Reward doubled to $50K for return of missing 13-year-old Jayme Closs

The funeral for her parents is set for Saturday afternoon.
East Metro
October 26, 2018
Oak Park Heights corrections officer's death is ruled a homicide

Oak Park Heights corrections officer's death is ruled a homicide

Also, two more officers have been hospitalized after another attack at the maximum-security prison.
East Metro
October 25, 2018
2018: Family of missing Jayme Closs: 'We will never stop looking for you'

2018: Family of missing Jayme Closs: 'We will never stop looking for you'

The girl's relatives broke their silence at a news conference at which the FBI offered a $25,000 reward for information about her whereabouts.
East Metro
October 24, 2018

Feds hit Twin Cities food service provider with $400,000 bill for paying women less than men

A'viands will give back pay to nearly 100 women as part of the settlement.
East Metro
October 23, 2018
Volunteers searched a field along 15th Av. near Hwy. 25 just north of Barron, Wis., Tuesday.

Wave of volunteers aiding search for Jayme Closs brings 'outpouring of hope and support'

The volunteers' assignment was to look for evidence of her disappearance and clues behind the killing of her parents.
East Metro
October 23, 2018
The Stillwater Lift Bridge was closed Monday due to high water on the St. Croix River.

Stillwater Lift Bridge season extended because of high water levels

Water levels will need to fall 4½ feet before crews are able to float the span — which is sitting on a barge — back to its original location.
East Metro
October 23, 2018

Wave of volunteers aiding search for Jayme Closs brings 'outpouring of hope and support'

The volunteers' assignment was to look for evidence of her disappearance and clues behind the killing of her parents.

Twin Cities East Metro

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