South Metro
Photos: Dramatic storm turns sky green, leaves hail 'drifts' in its wake
An eerie, panic-inducing sky opened up to lightning, strong winds and dime-sized hail across a wide swath of Minnesota on Sunday morning.
East Metro
A rat in the house? It may have come up from the St. Paul sewers
Summer's arrival brings uptick of invading rodent complaints.
East Metro
Lifeguards will watch over weekend crowd at Lake Elmo swim pond where drowning occurred
Parents, at Lake Elmo park and elsewhere, warned to be vigilant with children in water.
East Metro
Northwestern, Bethel University growth plans have Arden Hills concerned
City fears for its bottom line as the colleges seek to expand.
East Metro
East Metro
Booklet about St. Croix River regulations helps landowners go with the flow
Color guide explains what must be done before investing money in new buildings or remodeling.
East Metro
Principal found in park died of self-inflicted gunshot wound
An Oakdale school principal found dead in a Woodbury park died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said Thursday.
East Metro
Defense shifts responsibility for fatal shooting onto Castile
Defense lawyers called St. Anthony Police Chief John Mangseth to the stand, where he offered praise for Officer Jeronimo Yanez, but did not comment about Yanez's actions in the fatal shooting.
East Metro
Obituary: Edward McMahon, Minnesota State (MnSCU) vice chancellor of finance
McMahon, who went on to become the first vice chancellor for finance of what is now Minnesota State, died May 10 after a brief illness. He was 87.
East Metro
Oakdale middle school principal found dead in Woodbury park
Cause of death under investigation, police say.
East Metro
Expert: Officer's actions in killing Philando Castile were 'objectively unreasonable'
Attorneys for officer Jeronimo Yanez expect to start presenting their case Thursday, even as the prosecution continues with an expert on the use of force.
East Metro
Minn. man on probation for one child beating now charged with murder in new case
Blake Holmquist suffered severe brain injuries on May 11 and died last week.
West Metro
Warrant: Head of Minnetonka-based prostitution ring still running operation from jail
Sex workers trying to raise money for Ricky Turner Jr.'s bail, investigator says
East Metro
Attorneys for officer Yanez challenge Castile's girlfriend
Diamond Reynolds wiped away tears as she recounted the night that her boyfriend Philando Castile was shot by officer Jeronimo Yanez. Later, the defense seized on Reynolds' marijuana use during cross-examination.
East Metro
Dashcam footage of Castile shooting played as trial begins
About a minute after the traffic stop began, Officer Jeronimo Yanez fired seven shots, startling his fellow officer who was providing backup and killing Philando Castile.
East Metro
Pedestrians are front and center as Stillwater reclaims its core
Plaza will replace traffic jams when Stillwater Lift Bridge closes.
East Metro
23 prospective jurors advance to final round of selection in Yanez trial
Opening statements and testimony are expected to begin Monday afternoon.
East Metro
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