East Metro
July 26, 2018

'We're family': Thousands salute slain Minnesota corrections officer

"I think everyone feels this loss," Rogers Police Chief Jeff Beahen said of the killing of Joseph Gomm at Stillwater prison.
East Metro
July 25, 2018

Woodbury man dies when vehicle is broadsided by dump truck in Isanti County

Alexander Hoss was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene.
East Metro
July 22, 2018

Stillwater corrections officer's funeral to be held Thursday

Joseph Gomm, 45, was killed while on duty last week.
South Metro
July 21, 2018

Metro police blotter, July 22

East Metro
July 21, 2018
A cell house at Stillwater prison is pictured in this file photo.

3 Minnesota correctional officers resign in wake of colleague's death

Joseph Gomm's family also released a statement offering thanks to all who offered support.
East Metro
July 20, 2018
Stillwater inmate accused in corrections officer's death had run-ins

Stillwater inmate accused in corrections officer's death had run-ins

Prosecutors said they are awaiting end of BCA investigation before deciding on charges against inmate.
East Metro
July 19, 2018
John Schweiters, president and owner of J.L. Schweiters Construction Inc., at the rail spur leading into his company. The line is being rebuilt by Min

Repairs underway on rail line at Hugo industrial park

Upgrading access is key to keeping 500 jobs at Bald Eagle Industrial Park.
East Metro
July 19, 2018
At the Department of Corrections in St. Paul, Commissioner Tom Roy confirmed the death of Joseph Gomm from an assault Wednesday by an inmate at the st

Stillwater inmate serving time for homicide kills guard

The officer was identified as Joseph Gomm, who had been on the job for 16 years. The attack prompted a lockdown of all state prisons.
East Metro
July 18, 2018
Julie Kleinschmidt, Ramsey County manager, will retire later this month after leading the county for 10 years and was seen at the Ramsey County Courth

Julie Kleinschmidt talks about her tenure as Ramsey County manager

After 18 years, she is set to retire.
East Metro
July 18, 2018

St. Paul schools janitor left crude notes, underwear in 10-year-old student's desk, charges say

The janitor was charged with two counts of aggravated stalking.
Eat & Drink
July 18, 2018
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema projected its logo onto one of the screens during a media tour July 17.

The new Alamo Drafthouse movie theater has strict 'no talking, no texting' rule

Woodbury theater opens Sunday with lounge seats, a restaurant and a bar.
East Metro
July 17, 2018
House of Charity

Woodbury man pleads guilty to stealing donors' IDs during charity work

He allegedly used some of the money to pay for his daughter's private school tuition.
East Metro
July 17, 2018
Ramsey County Commissioner Blake Huffman, a Republican, announced his campaign for governor on April 19, 2017.

2018: Ramsey County Board member's nonprofit owes nearly $40,000 in back taxes

Blake Huffman, a former Wells Fargo Home Mortgage executive who ran briefly last year for governor, formed Journey Home Minnesota in 2008.
Home & Garden
July 17, 2018

$4.75M ultra-modern home on St. Croix River is like 'living in a work of art'

The retreat, designed by an acclaimed Twin Cities architect, has 600 feet of riverfront.
East Metro
July 16, 2018
Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trumpís nominee to the Supreme Court, during a meeting with Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) in the Russell

After U.S. Supreme Court nomination, attention turns back to Kavanaugh's U speech

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's remarks made little impact at the time, but are being scrutinized as authorities investigate President Trump's ties with Russia.
East Metro
July 14, 2018

Ramsey County Board signs new manager to two-year contract

Ryan O'Connor will begin July 30. He is replacing Julie Kleinschmidt, who is retiring.
South Metro
July 13, 2018
Joseph Paul Czeck

Hastings man charged with vehicular homicide after boulder kills 2 in Rosemount

Police say the driver pulled over shortly after a boulder fell out of his truck and into the windshield of an oncoming car, but then drove away.
East Metro
July 13, 2018
In this March 16, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon discusses election security issues in his office in St. Paul, Minn. (AP P

Minnesota secretary of state must hand over voter data, judge rules

Ramsey County judge sided with group claiming widespread voter fraud.
East Metro
July 13, 2018

Pedestrian ID'd in fatal hit-and-run crash on I-694 in Vadnais Heights

The St. Paul woman was struck in the eastbound lanes of the freeway near Edgerton Street about 2:40 a.m.
South Metro
July 13, 2018
A boulder fell off a truck in Rosemount, killing a mother and daughter from Shoreview. Police are looking for the truck. MANDATORY CREDIT: KSTP-TV

Hastings man arrested, charged after boulder kills 2 in Rosemount

A mother and daughter were killed when a boulder fell off a truck and crashed into their car.

Twin Cities East Metro

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