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Rare event these days: New department store opens in Twin Cities
The new Von Maur store is part of an expansion and major remodeling at Rosedale Center.
East Metro
Forest Lake area principal getting national honor credits 'Wyoming Way'
Curtis Slater will be in Washington representing Minnesota as the state's 2018 "national distinguished principal."
East Metro
Watering ban may be in store for Lake Elmo if no relief is found for wells
City seeks to ease pressure on two remaining wells uncontaminated by PFCs.
East Metro
5 corrections officers injured at Oak Park Heights prison
All were treated at area hospitals and released.
South Metro
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Plans for Stillwater's old armory include apartments
Owners feel the city's parking goals limit the building's redevelopment potential.
East Metro
Should the Gold Line bus loop through downtown St. Paul or end at Union Depot?
Transit advocates disagree where the east metro transit line should stop in St. Paul.
East Metro
15 homes in Woodbury evacuated after tree takes down gas line
Power outages and weather alerts were reported throughout the metro area due to the storms that rolled in.
East Metro
'He was a hero' : Hundreds of officers salute correctional officer Joe Parise at Fort Snelling funeral
Full honors salute second corrections officer to die on duty in 2 months.
East Metro
Janice Rettman faces stiff challenge from Trista MatasCastillo for Ramsey County Board seat
In November, the veteran Third District commissioner faces what promises to be her stiffest electoral challenge.
Stage & Arts
Sculpture park founder fired for 'inappropriate conduct' toward young woman
The board of Franconia Sculpture Park, near Taylors Falls, made the unusual disclosure in response to demands for the return of former CEO John Hock.
East Metro
Attorney challenges warrant in Maplewood school threat that turned up arsenal
Information was omitted from search warrant that led to discovery of arsenal.
South Metro
Real ID rolls out across the state for early adopters
State officials urging patience as new system of identification rolls out.
East Metro
Suspected drunk driver hits ambulance and squad car in North St. Paul
Driver crossed the centerline on Hwy. 120 near County Road 14.
South Metro
Fort Snelling funeral for corrections officer Joe Parise planned Tuesday
The Oak Park Heights officer will have a full line-of-duty procession to honor his service.
East Metro
Afton's makeover almost complete
Pedestrian-friendly downtown was one goal of $22 million plan.
South Metro
East Metro
Woodbury officer seriously injured in overnight crash with tow truck on I-494
Officer Bryan Wagner, 30, remains hospitalized with "significant injuries" and is expected to survive.
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News coverage of the Twin Cities eastern suburbs, including Afton, Lake Elmo, Maplewood, Oakdale, Roseville, Stillwater and Woodbury.