East Metro
April 21, 2018

Northeast metro news briefs: Four finalists for Brooklyn Park fire chief

East Metro
April 21, 2018

North/East police report, April 22

East Metro
April 20, 2018

Threat leads to evacuation of Maplewood elementary school

East Metro
April 20, 2018
After Little Canada townhouse plan falls apart, one for seniors comes together

After Little Canada townhouse plan falls apart, one for seniors comes together

The new project features 32 private suites, including 18 units offering assisted living services. The other 14 will provide memory care services.
East Metro
April 19, 2018

Filipino folk dancers practice for the Festival of Nations

Filipino folk dancers practiced at the Philippine Center of Minnesota in Maplewood on Thursday, April 19, 2018. They were practicing for a performance at the Festival of Nations, to be held at the St. Paul Rivercentre on May 3-6.
East Metro
April 18, 2018
Hussain Saeed Alnahdi

Mpls. man acquitted of murder, guilty of battery in killing of UW-Stout exchange student

The defense claimed self-defense during the trial in western Wisconsin.
East Metro
April 17, 2018

Patricia McDonald, Afton Press founder, dies at 78

East Metro
April 17, 2018

Van driver runs over, kills toddler playing in snow at western Wisconsin home

The driver was moving his vehicle so he could finish plowing his drive, authorities said.
South Metro
April 16, 2018
Chuck Williams retrieved his truck from the Minneapolis impound lot Monday morning.

Several school districts close as snow and frustration pile up

A record-breaking winter storm dropped 15 inches across parts of the Twin Cities over the weekend, shutting down roads, the airport and even church services.
East Metro
April 14, 2018
Olympic champion Diggins comes home to Stillwater for parade

Olympic champion Diggins comes home to Stillwater for parade

Back home as a gold medalist, Jessie Diggins rolled down Main Street in the back of a white pickup, the Olympic medalist reveled in Saturday's snowflakes as if they were nature's ticker tape.
East Metro
April 14, 2018

North/East metro police report, April 15

East Metro
April 14, 2018

BCA identifies Washington County deputy who shot suicidal man

The Washington County sheriff's deputy who fatally shot a suicidal man early Thursday in Lake Elmo has been identified.
West Metro
April 14, 2018
Oakes Park in northeast Hopkins, adopted last year by the Hopkins Area Men's Shed under the city's Adopt A Park program. The Men's Shed, a group of re

Adopt A Park programs are sweeping the suburbs

Lake Elmo is considering the program, already well-established in other cities like Edina and Hopkins.
East Metro
April 12, 2018

Washington County deputy fatally shoots man after 'less lethal' ammo used first

East Metro
April 12, 2018

Go to jail (almost) free in Chisago County

Volunteers sought for a trial run at a new facility before inmates arrive would get $40 for the night.
TV & Media
April 11, 2018
Philando Castile killing featured in new HBO show.

'Daily Show' veteran examines Castile shooting in new HBO series premiere

"Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas" kicks off in Falcon Heights and St. Paul.
East Metro
April 9, 2018

North/East metro news briefs: Forest Lake mayor names Blaine Backes to fill council seat

East Metro
April 6, 2018

North/East metro police blotter, April 8

East Metro
April 6, 2018
8-year-old boxer rescue, Jordan, gives a smooch to passerby Dani Navarrete during indoor dog-walking hours on Sunday, March 24, 2018 at Rosedale Shopp

Rosedale's winter indoor dog walks are going year-round

Rosedale Center in January started allowing people to walk their dogs inside the mall for two hours on Sunday mornings before the stores open at 11. It appears to be the only mall in the country doing such a thing.
East Metro
April 5, 2018
Gophers golf teams get indoor practice facility near U's course in Falcon Heights

Gophers golf teams get indoor practice facility near U's course in Falcon Heights

For the first time, University of Minnesota's Les Bolstad Golf Course will provide a year-round home for its golf teams.

Twin Cities East Metro

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