West Metro
December 14, 2018
Laura and Rob Sobiech, whose son Zach's battle with cancer inspired the annual "Clouds' Choir for a Cause performance at the Mall of America, waved as

A choir of voices sings 'Clouds' to boost cancer fight

School choirs, churches choirs, groups and families filled the Mall of America Rotunda with the song made famous by Zach Sobiech before his death in 2013.
East Metro
December 14, 2018
The new building at Cedarholm Golf Course in Roseville.

Roseville to seek special exception to get liquor license at Cedarholm Golf Course

City hoped to sell alcohol from recently renovated municipal clubhouse.
East Metro
December 13, 2018
Bob Fletcher

Ramsey County Sheriff-elect Bob Fletcher fined $500 for campaign sign violations

Fletcher has until Jan. 18 to pay the fine.
East Metro
December 13, 2018

Mary Litsheim, FEMA mediator from Roseville, dies on deployment to California wildfires

The 74-year-old died Nov. 19 in a car crash while on her way to establish a disaster recovery center in Chico, Calif.
East Metro
December 12, 2018

Washington County OKs budget driven by public safety, state mandates

And in Anoka County, the approved 2019 budget includes the biggest tax levy hike in nine years.
East Metro
December 12, 2018

Fire chief: Severe burning of teen at Shoreview gas station appears 'not accidental'

No one else was with the teen, and the pumps showed no sign of malfunctioning, he said.
East Metro
December 12, 2018

Scammers may have gained access to personal information of Ramsey County clients

The scam targeted the e-mails of county employees in an apparent attempt to divert their paychecks.
East Metro
December 11, 2018

Ramsey County approves $738 million budget, tax levy hike

Much of the increased levy will be used to keep up with the rising cost of salaries, benefits and programs.
East Metro
December 11, 2018
Alan Geisenkoetter Jr.

Snowmobiler found guilty of 3rd-degree murder in drunken crash killing boy on lake

It took the jury just four hours to reach a unanimous decision in an emotional case that changed state law long before the trial began.
East Metro
December 11, 2018
A boy looks at jellyfish in an aquarium at a SeaQuest attraction. The fast-growing developer of mall attractions is building an aquarium and wildlife

Rosedale mall will open a two-story aquarium next spring

The aquarium will be run by SeaQuest Holdings, a fast-growing firm that has animal attractions in seven other malls.
East Metro
December 10, 2018
Colin Miller, a manager at Bent Brewstillery poured a beer. Both the owner of the business and the city of Roseville are aiming to change a state law.

Hybrid "brewstillery" in Roseville fights to add cocktail license

State law doesn't allow a maker of both beer and spirits to serve its products on the same site.
South Metro
December 8, 2018

Metro police blotter, Dec. 9

East Metro
December 7, 2018

Ramsey County sheriff-elect appoints Hmong-American deputy to top spot

Chy Nou Lee will be the state's highest-ranking Hmong-American officer, Bob Fletcher said.
East Metro
December 7, 2018
A bomb squad was called to a home in northwestern Wisconsin this week.

Wisconsin man making explosives blows hand off, sheriff says

The 50-year-old was recovering at Regions Hospital in St. Paul.
East Metro
December 6, 2018

Cross-country skier rescued from Roseville lake

Authorities say ice was too thin this early in the season.
East Metro
December 5, 2018
FILE -- Former St. Paul Police Chief William Finney

Ramsey County Sheriff-elect Bob Fletcher picks leadership team

The incoming sheriff picked St. Paul police Senior Cmdr. Tina McNamara to fill a key role on his staff.
East Metro
December 4, 2018
Tom Insley wheels his son, Aaron into the newly complete group home.]The founders of Granite House, a facility for young adults with severe traumatic

In West Lakeland Township, a home is born for those with traumatic brain injury

Granite House in east metro will provide care for 4 young people in a family setting.
East Metro
December 3, 2018
The former Ford assembly plant in St. Paul

Rails-to-trails plan would link old Ford plant site to downtown St. Paul

The still-unfunded project called the "Spur" will come up for discussion at the City Council on Wednesday.
East Metro
December 3, 2018

Woodbury man convicted of identify theft ordered to pay $772K in restitution

Former charity worker stole donors' IDs, using info to pay bills, tuition.
East Metro
December 3, 2018
Mike Hartzell, 70, nicknamed "Bones," grew up on Rice Street and has lived there most of his life.

Rice Street's Mike Hartzell, known as Bones, has died

To longtime residents, "Bones" was Rice Street's heart and soul, its de facto caretaker for more than 40 years.

Twin Cities East Metro

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