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East Metro
New Brighton Mayor Valerie Johnson pleads guilty to DWI
Johnson apologized to city staff members and residents, saying she was reckless and will accept the consequences.
East Metro
New Brighton Mayor Valerie Johnson pleads guilty to DWI
Johnson apologized to city staff members and residents, saying she was reckless and will accept the consequences.
East Metro
Children's Museum employee under investigation for child porn
Museum officials said a police search at the museum yielded no evidence in the case.
East Metro
Ringleader of group who terrorized teens pleads guilty to attack, rape on St. Paul's Harriet Island
Choncey M. Stewart was 16 when he robbed and assaulted a group of teens at gunpoint.
East Metro
River Falls, Wis., approves plan for Kinnickinnic River after dams are gone
Project sets stage for how city will manage the river once two dams are gone.
East Metro
Charges: St. Paul man inflicted abuse on girlfriend's children leading to 3-year-old's death
Alontae K. Buttes allegedly beat his girlfriend's three children regularly.
Home & Garden
Ultra-modern $4M Stillwater home is 'like being in a James Bond movie'
This architectural award-winner features an unusual enclosed glass bridge.
East Metro
Ultra-modern $4M Stillwater home is 'like being in a James Bond movie'
This architectural award-winner features an unusual enclosed glass bridge.
East Metro
Well-connected Rep. McCollum quietly accumulates D.C. power
The 12 women and men who chair House Appropriations subcommittees — they're called "Cardinals" around Capitol Hill — have long been seen as among the most powerful members of Congress. Rep. Betty McCollum, whose district encompasses Ramsey County, is now one of them.
South Metro
East Metro
SUV plunges through western Wisconsin ice, killing Blaine man
David Maki of Blaine was pronounced dead at a St. Croix Falls hospital after being pulled from the almost completely submerged vehicle.
Eat & Drink
Burger Friday: Check out this wood-fired cheeseburger at Stillwater's newest hotel
At Matchstick, chef Tim Favre is cooking over burning oak, a method that is especially well-suited to burgers.
East Metro
Nonprofit run by Ramsey County commissioner owes more than $160K, contractors say
Blake Huffman says he's winding down Journey Home Minnesota.
Eat & Drink
Hard seltzer craze comes to Minnesota with Lift Bridge launch
The Stillwater brewer is the largest in the state to offer the spiked beverage.
East Metro
After Jayme Closs returns, Wisconsin town wonders how to feel safe
The randomness of a meticulously planned crime has shaken residents of Barron, Wis.
East Metro
Head Start bus with students aboard crashes, tips over in Cottage Grove; minor injuries
The small bus ended up on its side, authorities said.
East Metro
Norovirus outbreak hits Oak Park Heights senior living community
Boutwells Landing has canceled activities and implemented protocols to prevent further spread of the illness.
East Metro
St. Paul teen killed by wayward driver in Wisconsin was college rower, violinist
Wintry weather may have played a role in the crash, according to authorities.
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