East Metro
January 25, 2020
Most North American churches don't make it past the 80- or 100-year mark. Especially in Minnesota, which has been losing churches — and churchgoers

Brooks: Fight to save a small church turned into a battle for the ages in Cottage Grove

The leadership of the Grove United Methodist Church assured people all week that nobody is setting the elderly adrift on Mississippi ice floes to make space in the pews for younger, cuter families.
South Metro
January 25, 2020

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Jan. 26

Politics
January 24, 2020

Woman hammers nails into her head; Maplewood assisted-living facility faulted

Woman pounded nails into her head that weren't detected for a month.
East Metro
January 23, 2020
Westbound I-694 was closed early Thursday morning, Jan. 23, 2020, because of a multiple vehicle crash near I-35E in Vadnais Heights, Minn.

Snow, freezing rain slows morning commute; I-694 reopens after crash

A combination of light snow, rain and freezing rain turned Twin Cities roads slippery.
West Metro
January 22, 2020

Ramsey, Hennepin counties kicking in money to preserve naturally occurring affordable housing

$33.5 million fund will be used to keep rents lower.
East Metro
January 21, 2020
This rendering of the planned Gold Line shows what a bus-rapid transit vehicle and station could look like.

Gold Line bus-rapid transit project between St. Paul, Woodbury clears federal hurdle

The bus-rapid transit project is slated to begin service in 2024.
East Metro
January 20, 2020
St. Paul teachers union head Nick Faber, seen at a 2017 rally, said members are frustrated with the pace of talks with district officials.

St. Paul teachers to rally with aim of speeding up contract talks

St. Paul district says contract proposals are too expensive as written.
East Metro
January 20, 2020
Sarah Reasoner graduated from the fire academy in July.

St. Paul firefighter, the sole woman in the competition, is fifth 'strongest' in nation

In a social media post, Sarah Reasoner thanked event host Arnold Schwarzenegger for yelling at her during the sandbag carry.
East Metro
January 20, 2020

Stillwater may look at reopening elementary school

East Metro
January 18, 2020
Vadnais Heights Mayor Heidi Gunderson, shown in 2014.

Vadnais Heights takes a new approach to redevelopment: Ask the neighbors

Task force proposes a destination brewery or distillery for city parcel.
South Metro
January 18, 2020

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Jan. 19

East Metro
January 17, 2020

Ice Castles now open in New Brighton

One of winter's most popular attractions is set to open at 6 pm Friday at Long Lake Regional Park in New Brighton, Minnesota. Ice Castles opens to the public on January 17, 2020. The acre-sized interactive experience will feature ice-carved tunnels, fountains, slides, frozen thrones, and cascading towers of ice embedded with color-changing LED lights.
South Metro
January 17, 2020

St. Paul water utility to refund customers who were overcharged

Homeowners who have 1-inch meters can expect to receive checks ranging from $120 to $320.
South Metro
January 16, 2020

Probation for unlicensed Cottage Grove care provider allegedly drunk with 12 kids in home

She pleaded guilty to not having a home day care license, while the more serious child neglect charge was dropped.
East Metro
January 16, 2020
Megan Diediker is a geometry teacher at Park High School in Cottage Grove, where several teachers have been diagnosed with various cancers. Diediker,

Cancer cases prompt Cottage Grove teachers to demand investigation

They suspect "something in the building" may have played role in nearly 30 cancer cases.
East Metro
January 16, 2020
Workers put the final touches on the Ice Castles display that makes its debut Friday night at Ramsey County's Long Lake Regional Park in New Brighton.

Workers put final touches on Ice Castles, opening Friday in New Brighton

Popular massive display made of icicles fused with water spray is ready to be unveiled.
East Metro
January 14, 2020
Washington County Corrections Officer Anthony De La Rosa trained Washington County Sheriff's department at the new HERO Center, Tuesday, January 14, 2

Cottage Grove, Woodbury open shared training facility for law enforcement

Police, fire, EMS will work on wide range of scenarios
East Metro
January 14, 2020
The Minnesota State Capitol is shown in this Jan. 10, 2020 photo in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Ramsey County Board votes to continue refugee resettlement

The county with the largest percentage of foreign-born residents said it will continue to welcome refugees.
East Metro
January 14, 2020
Battle Creek.

PFAS 'forever chemicals' found in foam in two east metro creeks

Remediation at Oakdale disposal site may not be working, and the state ordered 3M to produce a new plan.

Twin Cities East Metro

News coverage of the Twin Cities eastern suburbs, including Afton, Lake Elmo, Maplewood, Oakdale, Roseville, Stillwater and Woodbury.