East Metro
January 8, 2019
St. Paul, MN 12/27/2002 Paulette Lutter, shipping supervisor at Colder Products, packs up products going out today for customers in Germany, France an

Roseville to offer $3 million in tax breaks to lure St. Paul manufacturer

St. Paul manufacturer wants to consolidate 388 workers at a new HQ.
East Metro
January 8, 2019
FILE - In this July 9, 2016 file photo, marchers block part of Interstate 94 in St. Paul, Minn., during a protest sparked by the recent police killing

Appeals Court overturns conviction of I-94 protester after Castile shooting

Bill to increase penalties for blocking freeways was vetoed last year.
East Metro
January 7, 2019

Charges: Intoxicated driver sped into St. Paul bar-close crowd, pinned woman against building

East Metro
January 7, 2019

Police arrest 2nd suspect in double pedestrian fatal in Roseville

East Metro
January 7, 2019
Megan Goeltz and daughter Paisley Mae

Prosecutor: Driver who caused fatal crash will plead guilty, wasn't on phone as suspected

Drew Fleming gets jail time, ordered to speak on risks of distracted driving.
East Metro
January 6, 2019
Matthew Albertson

Car rolls onto 35W ramp in New Brighton; driver is dead, passenger hurt

The State Patrol said the driver was speeding.
East Metro
January 5, 2019

The Woodbury Community Foundation aims to grow with the city

Organization is looking for rising and unmet needs.
East Metro
January 5, 2019

Suspect in Roseville holdup identified after robber forgot to wear mask during heist

East Metro
January 5, 2019
The vehicle involved in Friday night's crash in St. Paul that killed one pedestrian and seriously injured the other was towed away.

One killed, one injured by SUV in St. Paul

Four people who were in the vehicle were cooperating with investigators.
South Metro
January 5, 2019

Metro police blotter, Jan. 6

East Metro
January 4, 2019
Man found dead in western Wisconsin home was killed by housemate, police say

Man found dead in western Wisconsin home was killed by housemate, police say

Authorities have yet to say how the killing was carried out or reveal a motive.
East Metro
January 4, 2019
John Santiago of Maplewood spent sometime hitting golf balls off the matts at The Ponds at Battle Ceek in Maplewood.

Study: Two of Ramsey County's golf courses need millions in upgrades

Irrigation and drainage systems need to be replaced at the Manitou Ridge and Goodrich golf courses, in White Bear Lake and Maplewood.
East Metro
January 4, 2019
John Shilts, Jr.

St. Croix County deputy arrested on suspicion of drunken driving

He also was charged with speeding in excess and failing to wear a seat belt.
East Metro
January 4, 2019
Saint Paul Public Schools Superintendent Joe Gothard and City of Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter held a a joint news conference to address the problems

Ramsey County's big data plans come under fire as profiling

St. Paul mayor, superintendent join in ordering "pause" on new joint powers board.
East Metro
January 4, 2019
Police: More than one vehicle may have fatally struck pedestrians in Roseville

Police: More than one vehicle may have fatally struck pedestrians in Roseville

Relatives and police are looking for witnesses to come forward to help them figure out what happened.
East Metro
January 4, 2019
2 people struck by vehicle, killed on St. Paul-Roseville border

2 people struck by vehicle, killed on St. Paul-Roseville border

The incident happened on Larpenteur Avenue W. just west of Rice Street during the evening rush hour.
East Metro
January 3, 2019

Feds raid Oakdale couple's home and seize rhino, elephant parts

Authorities say a couple who bought the illegal contraband may have wanted them as family heirlooms.
East Metro
January 2, 2019
Larry Klimek (right), a Metro Transit bus operator, assists his mentee Angel Rodriguez with route options at Heywood Garage.

Family grieves after apparent murder-suicide in White Bear Township

It's not clear what led to Tuesday's violence.
East Metro
January 2, 2019
The area near where two men were found dead in a home after police responded to a report of shots fired.

2 brothers dead in apparent murder-suicide in White Bear Township

Apparent murder-suicide took place during a party, and people were fleeing as authorities arrived.
East Metro
January 1, 2019
FILE - In this March 25, 2015, file photo, a pair of trumpeter swans stretch and preen on ice along a channel of open water at Westchester Lagoon in A

Annual bird count in Afton shows avian success stories over last 50 years

Volunteers counted every bird they could see, a tradition since the 1950s.

Twin Cities East Metro

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