East Metro
At Pig's Eye Lake, officials split over using artificial islands to boost ecology
The shallow lake in St. Paul's remote southeast corner could get habitat restoration, but the public wants to know more.
South Metro
East Metro
Jail for North Branch man with 0.229% blood alcohol content when he crashed snowmobile, badly hurt passenger
He's also ordered to pay his victim more than $6,800 in restitution.
East Metro
Water Gremlin had tried to move some operations to Wisconsin
Revelation is latest in pollution scandal that has triggered calls for investigation.
East Metro
Local, federal investigators look into Grand Old Day finances
A handful of business owners and sponsors scrambled to raise more than $100,000 this spring after the festival's bank account was tens of thousands of dollars short.
East Metro
Carter pitches green option for crumbling Ayd Mill Road
What to do with the bone-jarring lanes connecting I-35E and Selby Avenue?
East Metro
As monarch butterflies vanish, U investigates road salt as culprit — and cure
Too much sodium is toxic for butterflies and can delay or hinder their muscle development. But smaller amounts may prove beneficial.
East Metro
St. Paul mayor: A 'no' vote on garbage could hit taxpayers hard
Critics of St. Paul's garbage system accuse mayor of taxpayer scare tactic.
East Metro
'We're very lucky,' State Patrol says after two buses collide on Hwy. 280
The drivers and a third person were considered to be in serious condition after leaving the scene, with 24 more treated for bumps and bruises. One of the buses was headed to the State Fair.
East Metro
St. Paul police join with Ramsey County to expand mental health team
The number of calls involving mental illness have more than doubled to 12,000 a year in a decade's time.
East Metro
MPCA sued by residents over Water Gremlin violations
White Bear Township neighbors argue that the MPCA has refused to release public records regarding the company's emissions.
East Metro
State of Minnesota seeks partial shutdown of east-metro factory linked to air and water pollution
Angry neighbors say the MPCA should do more to protect the community.
East Metro
As new housing groups convene, some ask: Is this just more talk?
Groups off to a slow start in assessing and implementing the 2018 recommendations.
South Metro
East Metro
Woodbury streets closed as crews work to stem a gas leak
Woodbury officials asked people to steer clear of the area as crews worked to shut off the gas.
East Metro
Seen on the St. Croix: The eagle has landed ... on something big
Dan and Andie Goff of Woodbury had just motored their boat from the Afton Marina when they spotted something startling.
East Metro
Ramsey County's century-old Boys Totem Town closes for good
County commissioners, St. Paul's mayor, staffers and men who'd spent time there as youths gathered at the 72-acre campus to eulogize the place.
East Metro
Ramsey, Anoka counties preparing to fill board vacancies
Two win a spot on Ramsey County's fall ballot while the Anoka County filing period ends.
East Metro
Leaping Kates, foam loon among contestants in 2019 Red Bull Flugtag
Red Bull Flugtag returns to St. Paul, and Klondike Kates are ready to soar.
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