East Metro
December 26, 2018
Instructor Mary Harding, bottom center, led a warmup for Perpich ballet students Wednesday afternoon. ] AARON LAVINSKY • aaron.lavinsky@startri

Perpich Arts High School offers new dorm fees deal to boost enrollment

The enrollment incentive would ease costs for teens outside the metro.
East Metro
December 24, 2018
"On nice evenings, we love to come here. It's so quiet," said Ron Gjerde, who is retiring after 50 years at the helm of Lakewood Cemetery

Caretaker retiring after lifetime at Lakewood Cemetery in Mpls.

Caretaker is stepping down after 50 years caring for the 250-acre lakeside cemetery.
East Metro
December 24, 2018

St. Paul schools move again to have former teacher's lawsuit tossed

Ex-teacher critical of board claims retaliation after series of investigations.
East Metro
December 22, 2018
Ramsey County Sheriff-elect Bob Fletcher

Bob Fletcher's return to sheriff's office marked by key alliances

East Metro
December 22, 2018
Woodbine 1887- The octagonal home in North St. Paul is the last eight-sided house in Ramsey County. The shape, popular in the 1850s, was thought to of

Story of 1887 North St. Paul house has eight sides

The discovery of a fading image kindled a 15-year plunge into the history of Ramsey County's last eight-sided house.
East Metro
December 22, 2018
A memorial to Johnathan O'Shaughnesy near the intersection of 4th Ave. S and E. 64th St. could disappear, near where the 24 year-old was gunned down i

Richfield, family compromise on memorial to shooting victim

Mother of shooting victim fought with Richfield to keep memorial items on site.
East Metro
December 22, 2018
One person died in this wrong-way crash in St. Croix County.

Woman, 21, killed in wrong-way crash near Somerset, Wis.

East Metro
December 22, 2018

Ramsey County Board member Janice Rettman finishes her final term

East Metro
December 21, 2018
Former Chisago County Sheriff Rick Duncan, shown in 2010.

Former Chisago County sheriff charged in stalking case

Rick Duncan, 53, of Chisago City, was charged with stalking and threats of violence — both felonies — as well as misconduct of a public employee.
Eat & Drink
December 21, 2018
We used to think of Stillwater as the quaint, riverside town where bored Twin Citians go to "see the colors" in fall. No more. Stillwater has become a

'Top Chef' contestant plans to move Stillwater restaurant to Minneapolis

Chef Justin Sutherland's Pearl & the Thief will close Dec. 31.
East Metro
December 21, 2018
CityPlace retail development in Woodbury sells

CityPlace retail development in Woodbury sells

Elion Partners sold the retail portion of the development for $77.8 million.
Variety
December 19, 2018

Cannabis for Christmas? In Minnesota, CBD products are hot this holiday

CBD, a cannabis compound, is in everything from gumdrops to bath bombs.
West Metro
December 19, 2018
Rachel Kayl broke down at her sentencing hearing Wednesday for a 2016 crash that killed Mounds View High School students Bridget Giere and Stephanie C

Pain from 2016 crash that killed 2 teens felt anew at sentencing

Rachel Kayl was given 10 years' probation and a year in the county workhouse in the crash that killed two students on their way to Mounds View High School.
East Metro
December 18, 2018

Woman dies in New Brighton apartment; suspect arrested at carwash

The suspect was located at a Brooklyn Park carwash and tried to run from officers, police said.
West Metro
December 18, 2018
South Metro
December 18, 2018

Five factors that can determine the fate of a sexual assault case

Critical factors can influence how aggressively police and prosecutors investigate and charge cases.
East Metro
December 17, 2018
Motor vehicle supervisor Tereza Bazac helps a customer at the Roseville License Center.

Local DMV offices bear brunt of costs from MNLARS system

More than 18 months after the state rolled out its glitch-ridden driver's licensing and registration system, local branches and offices that have navigated customers through the delays are wondering if they will ever get reimbursed for their extra hours and overtime costs.
South Metro
December 15, 2018

Metro police blotter, Dec. 16

East Metro
December 15, 2018
Suspect in fatal stabbing of Twin Cities musician is ID'd, appears in Dutch court

Suspect in fatal stabbing of Twin Cities musician is ID'd, appears in Dutch court

There was arguing in the room of the woman, who worked the blues scene in the Twin Cities as a drummer.
East Metro
December 15, 2018
Dave Titus, left, shown in 2008 with Bob Fletcher.

St. Paul police union chief to join Ramsey County sheriff-elect's team

Dave Titus sent an e-mail to St. Paul officers announcing that he was not stepping down from the police union office or election.

Twin Cities East Metro

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