East Metro
August 6, 2019
Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher, center left, and Undersheriff Bill Finney talked with teens during the substation's grand opening Monday.

Ramsey County sheriff opens Rice Street substation

Beleaguered Rice Street gets the police presence residents have been demanding
East Metro
August 6, 2019

At Cottage Grove cemetery, fight over mementos reopens wounds

Newly enforced limits on mementos create a stir in Cottage Grove.
East Metro
August 5, 2019
East Metro
August 5, 2019
The former St. Andrews Church has romanesque features and other architectural details cherished by preservationists like Bartbara Tuckner, whose paren

Demolition nears for former St. Andrew's Church in St. Paul after preservation fight

Despite a weekend protest and vigil, most preservationists have admitted defeat.
South Metro
August 3, 2019

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Aug. 4

East Metro
August 3, 2019

Wisconsin man dies in St. Croix County crash

A construction worker found the crashed vehicle early Saturday.
East Metro
August 2, 2019
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Maplewood frog count measures wetland health

Volunteers fan out after dark, listening for the distinctive croaks, chirps and ribbits of nine species of frogs and toads living in the Twin Cities.
South Metro
August 1, 2019
East Metro
August 1, 2019

Ramsey County settles sex assault case, institutes new rules to protect underage workers

A teen employee reported being raped by a supervisor. Two other supervisors failed to act.
East Metro
July 31, 2019

Bethel University student killed in one-car crash in Arden Hills

Anthony Nelson was returning to campus Monday night when the crash occurred.
South Metro
July 30, 2019

West St. Paul police arrest 2 men in connection with fatal shooting

The suspects from Little Canada and Oakdale are jailed and awaiting second-degree murder charges.
East Metro
July 30, 2019
Damage from a reported tornado is seen on Bone Lake in Scandia.

Those hit by tornadoes count their blessings with no one hurt

The EF0 and EF1 tornadoes left damage in their wake as four moved through Washington and McLeod counties in Minnesota, plus two in Wisconsin.
East Metro
July 29, 2019

Ruling: Extended paid leave can be considered retaliation under whistleblower statute

The Minnesota Court of Appeals restores a sergeant's lawsuit against New Brighton.
West Metro
July 29, 2019

Man pleads guilty of videotaping himself raping unconscious women

Jeffrey Eldred, 33, of Shoreview will be sentenced Sept. 30.
South Metro
July 27, 2019

Twin Cities metro police blotter, July 28

East Metro
July 27, 2019

Sunflower fest blooms at Lino Lakes farm

The Waldoch Farm in Lino Lakes hosted a Sunflower Festival on four acres of sunflowers, where folks walked through over 10,000 blooms.
East Metro
July 27, 2019

St. Croix Animal Friends to break ground on animal shelter in St. Croix County

For years, many stray animals picked up in Wisconsin have been transferred to Minnesota.
East Metro
July 24, 2019
Benjamin Evans

Washington Co. deputy pleads not guilty; attorney said he had 'no choice'

Washington County Deputy Brian J. Krook made his first court appearance following his indictment on a charge of second-degree manslaughter.
East Metro
July 24, 2019

Byron 'Barney' Olsen, attorney in railroad and transportation law, dies at 84

The St. Paul native was the Soo Line's general counsel for a time and wrote several books on vintage cars and trains.
East Metro
July 24, 2019
Rendering of St. Paul Riversedge project

Developer seeks $80 million from Ramsey County for St. Paul towers

Riversedge, a dramatic $788 million redevelopment that would include a hotel, luxury housing, retail and office space in four towers, would dramatically change the downtown skyline

Twin Cities East Metro

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