East Metro
October 15, 2018

Twin Cities fisherman falls into western Wisconsin lake, dies

Michael Christianson, 51, of Cottage Grove, was fishing Saturday morning on Deer Lake, roughly 7 miles east of the Minnesota border, when witnesses spotted him in the water and his empty boat drifting nearby.
East Metro
October 13, 2018
First-grade teacher Moslais Xiong played a game to help her class focus on listening at Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet in St. Paul.

St. Paul's Asian community pushes for investment in its students

South Metro
October 13, 2018

Metro police blotter, Oct. 14

East Metro
October 11, 2018

Grand Forks man dies in crash on icy bridge

He was not wearing a seat belt, the Minnesota State Patrol said.
East Metro
October 10, 2018
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After second review, Ramsey County attorney clears deputies in fatal shooting

A cellphone recording made by Darren Jahnke, who was killed, corroborates the deputies' statements, authorities said.
East Metro
October 9, 2018
A lounging piano area at the new Von Maur store in Roseville, Minn., on Wednesday, October 4, 2018. The store opens October 13. ] RENEE JONES SCHNEIDE

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
October 8, 2018

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
October 7, 2018
3M campus in Maplewood

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
October 6, 2018
The Minnesota Correctional Facility in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota's only level five, maximum security prison.

5 corrections officers injured at Oak Park Heights prison

All were treated at area hospitals and released.
South Metro
October 6, 2018

Metro police blotter, Oct. 7

East Metro
October 5, 2018

New Washington County judge makes history

"This means the world to me," Juanita Freeman said.
Variety
October 4, 2018
Friday afternoon traffic fills the two blocks of Chestnut Street, leading to the old lift bridge, in Stillwater on May 19, 2017.

Plans for Stillwater's old armory include apartments

Owners feel the city's parking goals limit the building's redevelopment potential.
East Metro
October 4, 2018
A rendering of a possible Gold Line bus rapid-transit project design.

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
October 3, 2018

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
October 2, 2018
Andrea Parise, center, widow of corrections officer Joseph Parise, leaves his graveside services at Fairview Cemetery in Stillwater, Minn., on Tuesday

'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
October 2, 2018
Janice Rettman, left, and Trista MatasCastillo are both residents of St. Paul. They are vying to represent on the Ramsey County Board an area that inc

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
October 2, 2018
John Hock, co-founder of Franconia Sculpture Park.

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
October 1, 2018

Attorney challenges warrant in Maplewood school threat that turned up arsenal

Information was omitted from search warrant that led to discovery of arsenal.
East Metro
October 1, 2018

After brief deliberation, jurors convict man in beating death of elderly St. Paul woman

South Metro
October 1, 2018

Real ID rolls out across the state for early adopters

State officials urging patience as new system of identification rolls out.

Twin Cities East Metro

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