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July 20, 2019
A home in Barron, Wis., and the surrounding trees were damaged after a strong afternoon thunderstorm moved through the area Friday.

Heavy rain, high wind from storm lash western Wisconsin

The worst damage occurred around Turtle Lake, Wis. No injuries were reported, but trees were downed and roofs were shredded. The St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake complex was evacuated, according to witnesses and the Barron County sheriff.
East Metro
July 19, 2019
Ramsey County Commissioner Blake Huffman's housing nonprofit is behind again on property taxes and also owes three contractors more than $160,000, acc

East metro communities left to clean up after defunct veterans' charity

Journey Home defaulted on mortgages; properties look unkempt, abandoned.
East Metro
July 19, 2019

Trucker gets year in jail for deadly distracted driving crash in Lake Elmo

Samuel Hicks was also ordered to perform community service and give preventive talks.
East Metro
July 19, 2019
Police closed off the intersection of Highpoint Rd and Windsor Ln following an officer involved shooting. ALEX KORMANN ¥ alex.kormann@startribune

Authorities ID Woodbury officers in shooting; man was taunting 'Come kill me'

The unidentified man suffered injuries that were not life-threatening in the Sunday incident.
East Metro
July 18, 2019
Trumpeter swans are federally protected and cannot be killed without authorization under state law.

9 days already served is sentence for Lino Lakes man who shot and killed 2 trumpeter swans

The 25-year-old man sat in a kayak while shooting the federally protected birds.
East Metro
July 14, 2019
Police closed off the intersection of Highpointe Road and Windsor Lane following an officer-involved shooting in Woodbury late Sunday morning, July 14

Police shoot man in Woodbury who was taunting 'come kill me'

East Metro
July 13, 2019
From left, Lennell Martin, Jeffery Young and Ronald Greer, co-editors of the Prison Mirror and inmates at the Stillwater Correctional Facility, talked

Stillwater prison newspaper sheds light on life behind bars

The monthly Prison Mirror connects prisoners to the outside world.
South Metro
July 13, 2019

Twin Cities metro police blotter, July 14

East Metro
July 11, 2019
Courtesy RSP Architects Alatus released this rendering of what the Rice Creek Commons business area may look like as it begins to redevelop the former

Affordable-housing group seeks to join lawsuit against Arden Hills

It backs Ramsey County's action for more affordable units in sprawling project.
East Metro
July 11, 2019

Stillwater school board to explore separation agreement with superintendent

Concerns persist about compatibility and a 2016 consolidation decision.
East Metro
July 11, 2019
Principal Jocelyn Sims shows what will be an outdoor classroom for the School Forest Program. ] NICOLE NERI • nicole.neri@startribune.com BACKG

Losing students, St. Paul aims for a middle school revival

Investments include a new school in Woodbury.
East Metro
July 10, 2019
Lou Han Ming worked from scaffolding on the second story of the Chinese pavilion. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@startribune.com Workers c

$7M Chinese garden to open Saturday in St. Paul

East Metro
July 10, 2019
Brandon M. Lieffring Credit: St. Croix County jail

Charges: Driver was high, fleeing capture when he fatally hit motorcyclist from Stillwater

Deputies were pursuing Lieffring on a report that he had violated a no-contact order by being with his girlfriend, according to the Sheriff's Office.
East Metro
July 7, 2019

Stillwater motorcyclist killed in Wisconsin crash with Jeep fleeing police

East Metro
July 6, 2019

Suspected car thief fleeing police strikes, kills motorcyclist near New Richmond, Wis.

The male on the motorcycle died at the scene, and the driver of a Jeep was taken into custody, officials said.
West Metro
July 6, 2019

Authorities recover body of missing Maplewood man on Crow River

The man's body was discovered not far from where he was last seen by friends, said Lt. Todd Sandin.
South Metro
July 6, 2019

Twin Cities metro police blotter, July 7

East Metro
July 4, 2019
Officer Ashley Bergeron talked with another officer on the phone before a meeting with a paramedic from the mental health unit to discuss a case in Ma

Maplewood police, paramedics launch mental health team

The new team is reaching out to frequent 911 callers who exhibit symptoms of mental illness and their families.
East Metro
July 3, 2019
Monica Peterson threw a tennis ball for her three labs to retrieve during a visit to Battle Creek Regional Park Wednesday afternoon. She said she brin

Ramsey County thinks big as it reimagines Battle Creek

Ramsey County's largest park could transform into a regional destination.
East Metro
July 2, 2019
Allison Hofstedt served the Cuban-style beef picadillo over fluffed jasmine rice that she prepared for dinner Wednesday night. ] JEFF WHEELER •

East Side Table brings fresh food, fresh ideas to St. Paul families

It's sponsoring meals at nonprofits and schools, hosting free cooking demonstrations and distributing hundreds of meal kits — 6,100 so far.
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