East Metro
March 2, 2017
Makayla Hanson-Wall, left, and Candus Flodin

Young teen girls missing from W. Wis. foster home since Tuesday

Police suspect they could be in the Twin Cities area with a man.
East Metro
March 2, 2017
Peter H. Berge was arrested, but has not been charged after a fatal collision with jogger Scott Spoo.

Brain cancer diagnosis for driver who fatally hit St. Paul runner

The motorist was unaware of his medical condition when he hit the runner in the crosswalk near the Mississippi River.
Stage & Arts
March 1, 2017
Ice Shanty Projects make a fun, meltable community on White Bear Lake

Ice Shanty Projects make a fun, meltable community on White Bear Lake

The Art Shanty Projects reveal what it takes to make a lively public space — people, engagement and activity.
East Metro
February 27, 2017
Philando Castile was fatally shot by police July 6 during a traffic stop in Falcon Heights.

St. Anthony officer pleads not guilty in Philando Castile shooting death

Attorney for Jeronimo Yanez says he will seek a change of venue.
East Metro
February 25, 2017

Blaine man charged in sex-trafficking ring in several Twin Cities suburbs

DongZhu Jiang said he served as a driver for the women brought into the country.
East Metro
February 25, 2017
Carl P. Anderson, of Lindstrom, was charged in Chisago County District Court Friday with second-degree murder.

2017: Lindstrom man charged with murder of longtime neighbor over lake access

The two were arguing over access to a local lake, according to a criminal complaint.
East Metro
February 25, 2017
Metropolitan Council Chair Susan Haigh and other officials announced that light rail green line service will start Saturday June 14th between Minneapo

All aboard from the east? Wisconsinites plot rail to Twin Cities

A push is on for privately financed passenger rail service from Eau Claire to St. Paul's Union Depot, with a stop in Stillwater.
East Metro
February 25, 2017

North/east metro police blotter, Feb. 26

East Metro
February 24, 2017

North/East metro news briefs: Cottage Grove honors four who helped save referee's life

East Metro
February 24, 2017
Roy Adams, center, and others speak on the panel discussion. From left is Rasheem Harris, Donald Bratton, Roy Adams, Etienne Djevi and Mark Tinsley.]

Do Good Roseville event sought to share perspectives of area black men

Questions ranged from being stopped by police to whether racism is in the past.
East Metro
February 24, 2017
Brian Muller received comfort from his daughter EmmyLu as he bid farewell to his wife Amie Dahl Muller, 36, during her funeral services at Crossroads

A farewell to Iraq vet who sounded alarm over toxic risks

Amie Muller, who died of pancreatic cancer at age 36, worked and lived next to one of the most toxic military burn pits in all of Iraq.
East Metro
February 24, 2017

St. Paul driver who fatally hit runner is out of jail; charging decision months away

Authorities are awaiting toxicology tests on the motorists. Receiving results likely months away.
East Metro
February 24, 2017
Scott Spoo

Out of jail: St. Paul driver allegedly impaired, on phone when he killed runner

The driver is an attorney and currently ethics chair for the Hennepin County Bar.
East Metro
February 22, 2017
Stargate Bar and Nightclub is seen with a security vehicle parked outside it in the early morning on Friday, May 29, 2015.

Maplewood moves to close Stargate club after shooting

The owner might be able to avoid the closure by meeting a lengthy list of requirements involving security, fire safety and sanitation issues.
East Metro
February 22, 2017

Minn. school district investigates student hack of staff information

Files for 15,000 people were downloaded but probably not shared.
East Metro
February 19, 2017
Charlene Wold

Man kills mother near Hudson, shoots at police and kills himself in Minnesota

Wisconsin suspect led officers on chase before crashing car.
East Metro
February 18, 2017

Police investigating kidnapping, suicide outside North St. Paul school

A man forced his ex-girlfriend into his car at gunpoint Saturday in North St. Paul, and then fatally shot himself after she escaped, according to North St. Paul police.
East Metro
February 18, 2017
The Stargate Bar & Nightclub is located in Maplewood.

5 injured as up to 60 rounds fired outside Maplewood nightclub

An argument turned into a gunfight inside and outside the Stargate Bar & Nightclub on Saturday morning.

Twin Cities East Metro

News coverage of the Twin Cities eastern suburbs, including Afton, Lake Elmo, Maplewood, Oakdale, Roseville, Stillwater and Woodbury.