East Metro
June 26, 2015
Brett Arthur Berry

Ramsey County deputy accused of animal cruelty

A veteran Ramsey County Sheriff's deputy allegedly threw his dog to the ground and struck it repeatedly.
St. Paul
June 26, 2015
St. Paul fire Captain Bob Kippels talks about the memorial project while standing next to the first sign.

St. Paul commemorates fallen firefighters with new signs

A total of 52 signs memorializing 62 fallen firefighters will be posted around St. Paul.
St. Paul
June 25, 2015
This photo shows the Science Museum of Minnesota in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, June 24, 2015. The museum, a major tourist attraction that opened its

Science Museum of Minnesota faces $26 million in water damage repairs

Taxpayers could foot half of the $26 million water damage bill.
West Metro
June 25, 2015

Minn. Supreme Court reinstates priest's sexual misconduct conviction

The ruling in Christopher Wenthe's case focused on his understanding of he nature of his meeting with the woman he was involved with, who claimed he was her spiritual counselor.
East Metro
June 24, 2015

Minnesota DNR to launch Operation Dry Water this weekend

State and local patrols will be out in force this weekend to combat boating under the influence.
St. Paul
June 24, 2015

Ramsey County Library receives 'Latino Americans: 500 Years of History' grant

Ramsey County is the only Minnesota recipient of grant for Latino culture and history.
St. Paul
June 24, 2015

Looking for a day camp in St. Paul? Consider PAL

Police Athletic League offers a wide variety of free camps for kids.
East Metro
June 23, 2015

St. Paul schools budget not free of pain; staff cuts still on table

Politics
June 23, 2015
People hold signs during a news conference outside the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency ahead of the final Citizens' Board meeting in St. Paul on Tu

Protesters decry death of Citizens' Board at MPCA

Speakers ask for reinstatement of Citizens' Board at MPCA.
East Metro
June 23, 2015
James McDonough speaks emotionally about his abuse while in the Boy Scouts. His wife Carol was at his side. ] Brian Peterson/Star Tribune

Ramsey County official sues Boy Scouts for alleged sex abuse

"The shame is no longer mine," Ramsey County Board Chairman Jim McDonough said.
East Metro
June 23, 2015
A man suspected of shoplifting points a gun at an off-duty officer at a St. Paul Wal-Mart in this surveillance image.

Man charged after pulling gun on officer at St. Paul Wal-Mart

James R. Frei allegedly tried to steal a wireless speaker from a St. Paul Wal-Mart before he was stopped by an off-duty officer.
East Metro
June 23, 2015

Ramsey County to help cities buy recycling carts

The city plans to buy 87,000 recycling carts by 2017; funds will reduce cost to residents.
East Metro
June 23, 2015
Aaron Schnagl

Danielle Jelinek murder trial delayed indefinitely

The key issue in the trial of Aaron Schnagl stems from the revelation of new statements from a witness questioned early in the investigation of Jelinek's five-month disappearance and death.
East Metro
June 22, 2015
Officer Pheng Xiong played basketball with Ronnie Kemp, 15, at the Arlington Hills Community Center Friday. Xiong stops in at the center every day on

St. Paul officer turned from crime and now helps kids find direction

St. Paul Police Explorers helped Pheng Xiong avoid gangs. Now he helps kids who are like he was in his younger days.
East Metro
June 22, 2015

Gallery: Pheng Xiong's path to St. Paul policeman

Pheng Xiong, an athlete, admits there were times he was pulled the wrong way -- once spending a weekend in juvenile detention. Then, he discovered the St. Paul Police Explorers program. It not only taught him about policework and the law, it convinced him to pursue a career in law enformcement. Xiong, now a St. Paul cop who walks a beat on the East Side, is thankful for the path his life has taken.
St. Paul
June 22, 2015

St. Paul officer involved in Midway Walmart shooting ID'd

A Sunday officer-involved shooting in St. Paul led to police arresting a man.
St. Paul
June 19, 2015
Cailin Anderson, 2, of St. Paul plays in the Centennial Garden at Como Park's Marjorie McNeely Conservatory in St. Paul on Friday, June 19, 2015.

St. Paul's Como Park Conservatory celebrates a century

The St. Paul institution reaches the century mark with high hopes for the future.

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