East Metro
July 2, 2018

Man shot, killed during Hmong festival at Como Regional Park

Home & Garden
June 30, 2018
Two old farm granaries were turned into a comfortable home that feels perfectly in tune with its Lake Elmo country setting, designed by Rehkamp Larson

Old farm granary in Lake Elmo is upcycled to become new modern home

Wood from an old farm granary was creatively repurposed to create an open, airy home.
Home & Garden
June 30, 2018

Old farm granary in Lake Elmo is upcycled to become new modern home

Wood from an old farm granary was creatively repurposed to create an open, airy home.
East Metro
June 30, 2018

North/East metro police blotter, July 1

East Metro
June 30, 2018

North/East metro news briefs: Anoka County backs shooting, hunting group

East Metro
June 30, 2018
Bicyclists ride around White Bear Lake on Sather Trail along Lake Ave. which will be part of Lake Links Trail. ] GLEN STUBBE • glen.stubbe@star

State gives $4M to complete White Bear Lake bike trail

Advocates for the 10-mile bicycle and walking trail believe the path can now be finished by 2021.
East Metro
June 29, 2018

White Bear Lake lacrosse coach sent boy lewd photos, charges say

Authorities issued an arrest warrant for Amber Cron, citing her as a public safety threat to children.
East Metro
June 29, 2018
Alene Tchourumoff, the first ever state rail director ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Monday, June 6, 2016, Gov. Mark Dayton's new state rail

Ramsey County Board to interview two finalists for top county job

Alene Tchourumoff and Ryan O'Connor are invited by board for second round.
East Metro
June 28, 2018
An arsenal of weapons found in the home of a Vadnais Heights teen after threats were reported.

Charges dropped against Vadnais Heights man implicated in son's alleged school threat

Attorney said the case was government overreach. Sheriff says it's not over.
East Metro
June 28, 2018
The Minnesota Correctional Facility in Oak Park Heights, which is Minnesota's only level five, maximum security prison.

Officer seriously injured in altercation at Oak Park Heights prison

The attacker is serving a life sentence for aiding and abetting second-degree murder.
East Metro
June 27, 2018
Alene Tchourumoff was sworn in as chairwoman of the Metropolitan Council in August 2017.

Met Council's Alene Tchourumoff is front-runner for top Ramsey County job

Ramsey County commissioners will meet Friday to decide whether to begin negotiating with Tchourumoff or another candidate.
Stage & Arts
June 26, 2018
Planetarium manager Sally Brummel answered questions during a press preview at the new Bell Museum.

Bell Museum shows off new $79M building — complete with planetarium, woolly mammoth

The brand-new building in Falcon Heights is a playground for natural history lovers.
West Metro
June 26, 2018

Minnesota immigrant advocates demand end to local ICE cooperation

The coalition is asking Hennepin and Ramsey County officials to stop assisting ICE agents.
East Metro
June 26, 2018

Man angry at ex-wife crashes vehicle into Forest Lake home

He has surrendered to law enforcement, according to police.
East Metro
June 23, 2018
Ramsey County has spent $17 million preparing the site of the former the former West Publishing in downtown St. Paul. The property has views along the

Ramsey County to pick new developer for St. Paul riverfront property

Officials hope any new project includes housing, restaurants, office space.
East Metro
June 23, 2018
Workers stand in front of one of three incinerators at the Metropolitan Council's Metro wastewater treatment plant in St. Paul. The plant is due to re

Met Council to add more flames to its wastewater fire

The agency expects to install a fourth incinerator at its Metropolitan wastewater treatment plant in St. Paul.
East Metro
June 23, 2018

Northeast metro news briefs: Anoka County commissioners appoint development specialist

East Metro
June 23, 2018

North/East metro police blotter, June 24

East Metro
June 22, 2018
St. Paul officials said they will close Water Street, across from downtown, as a preventive measure on Monday. Access to Harriet Island remains open.

Rising rivers in St. Paul, southern Minn., threaten road, bridge closures

East Metro
June 22, 2018
The Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market is part of the city's revival of its downtown riverfront. Now, planners are hoping to for a passenger rail conn

All aboard: Eau Claire to St. Paul train is in works

Twin Cities East Metro

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