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January 13, 2020

David Magnuson, lawyer who helped write many Stillwater ordinances, dies at 78

East Metro
January 13, 2020
Taylor Swift fans crossed Kellogg Boulevard outside the Xcel Energy Center before a concert in 2013. The Minnesota Wild wants to hang a giant temporar

A good sign for St. Paul? Or eyesore? Group fights Wild's big banner

Wild's plan for Xcel banner called "commercial litter."
East Metro
January 13, 2020
Opponents of the proposed 180-foot tower say it would would forever change Marine on St. Croix's identity as a river outpost that wants to hold fast t

Proposed cellphone tower in Marine on St. Croix drawing both support and opposition

Supporters decry spotty reception while some fear it would clash with scenery.
East Metro
January 13, 2020
Children listened to Children's Librarian Nicole Brinkman read a book during story time at the Ramsey County Library, Tuesday, January 7, 2020 in Rose

Ramsey County Library will no longer fine for overdue youth materials

Ramsey County forgoes fines on kids' books
West Metro
January 13, 2020

Snow from overnight slows morning commute in the metro

Numerous crashes and spinouts reported.
East Metro
January 11, 2020
A Blue Line light-rail train in 2019 featuring a sign telling riders how to text if they feel unsafe or see suspicious behavior.

Text for Safety service restored after outage on light-rail trains, some bus routes

Metro Transit reminded riders to call 911 if they need police or EMS help.
South Metro
January 11, 2020

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Jan. 12

East Metro
January 9, 2020
Ginny Yingling, left, of the Minnesota Department of Health, talked about PFAS with Sharon and Bruce Perkins in Woodbury.

Woodbury takes emergency action to address water wells polluted by 3M chemicals

The roughly $5 million project will be paid for by 3M and state agencies.
South Metro
January 8, 2020
Micah K. Pittman Credit: Facebook

Authorities ID barge worker who fell into river and drowned near Hastings

The 44-year-old man's death has been ruled accidental.
East Metro
January 8, 2020
Kraig King

Wisconsin remains identified as White Bear Lake man, 37 years later

Authorities want to know why Kraig King was in Barron County in 1982.
East Metro
January 7, 2020
Ramsey County's very first Zamboni, mothballed three decades ago with a leaky tank, is being restored with plans is to make it a fully functional ice

Ramsey County restores its first Zamboni for 'Miracle on Ice' anniversary

The county hopes to use it between periods at big hockey games and in a parade for the 40th anniversary of the "Miracle on Ice" Olympic hockey win.
East Metro
January 6, 2020
DFL Rep. Kaohly Her, seen at a 2018 news conference with Mayor Melvin Carter, said both her jobs are to advocate for St. Paul constituents.

Legislator's work as St. Paul mayor's aide raises red flag

After Mayor Melvin Carter proposed plan to start a college savings plan for St. Paul newborns, Rep. Kaohly Vang Her wrote a bill to help pay for it.
East Metro
January 6, 2020

3 women charged as accomplices in rape

A 39-year-old predatory offender is accused of rape in Forest Lake townhouse.
South Metro
January 4, 2020

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Jan. 5

East Metro
January 2, 2020

Charges: Argument at Minneapolis bar led to fatal St. Paul shooting

David Lee was described as a hard-working family man.
East Metro
January 2, 2020
The website, created in partnership with St. Paul and the county's suburbs, was designed to replace a stack of papers typically provided to prospectiv

Ramsey County unveils website to attract companies

Designed specifically for businesses and corporate site selectors, RamseyCountyMeansBusiness.com includes an interactive map of nearly 60 available properties.
Politics
December 31, 2019
Erik Wiltscheck has been homeless and living in a motel in Brooklyn Center since he was evicted last week from a "sober home" in Minneapolis. Wiltsche

Overdose at St. Paul 'sober home' sheds light on unregulated industry

Sober homes can play a vital role, but critics say oftentimes they're just a bed and a trigger for relapse.
East Metro
December 31, 2019
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, left, said Bill Wilson, former council member and council president, spent his life in service to others and paved the w

St. Paul's Bill Wilson, civil rights activist and educator, dies at 79

East Metro
December 30, 2019

Charges: Man raped 21-year-old in Forest Lake home as 3 women held her down

Three other women are accused of restraining her during the assault.
East Metro
December 29, 2019
Third-graders at St. Paul's American Indian Magnet School held posters of people they picked for empowering others and marched through the hallways on

St. Paul schools officials tighten building approvals

Decisions soon on American Indian Magnet, other work in the district
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