East Metro
March 3, 2020
The TCAAP site, photographed from the top of the Kame, a former reservoir that is the highest point in Ramsey County, in 2010.

Talks over future ammo plant development break down between Ramsey County, Arden Hills

Failure of mediation means that the county's suit will resume to break its power-sharing agreement with the city.
East Metro
March 2, 2020
Twin Cities law enforcement and county officials gathered Monday to raise public awareness of the dangers of vaping on youth.

East metro sheriffs, prosecutors turn spotlight on increase in teen vaping

Forum emphasizes prevention, tougher penalties for retailers.
West Metro
March 2, 2020
Eaglebrook Church pastor Bob Merritt, right, thanked his staff and congregation at his retirement service on Sunday, March 1.

Thousands flock to Eagle Brook megachurch as pastor retires

Leader at state's largest megachurch retired Sunday, marking the end of era.
East Metro
February 29, 2020
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon toured the Ramsey County elections office with elections manager Joe Mansky. This is the last day of early vo

Q&A with Joe Mansky, retiring director of Minnesota elections

Election interference is a far greater risk than voter fraud, he says on eve of primary.
South Metro
February 29, 2020

Twin Cities metro police blotter, March 1

East Metro
February 29, 2020
Traffic is being diverted off the road at Hwy. 61, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

Oakdale man dies in crash on Hwy. 36 in Maplewood

The highway was closed for about 4 hours Friday morning.
East Metro
February 27, 2020
Ross Allen has been named Bethel University's new president

Alumnus Ross Allen named Bethel University's president-elect

The former Bethel student will begin his tenure July 1.
East Metro
February 27, 2020
Ginny Yingling, a Minnesota Department of Health hydrogeologist and PFAS authority, talks to local residents at public meeting in Lake Elmo Wednesday

Cleanup of PFAS 'forever chemicals' could cost up to $1.2 billion, exceed 3M settlement

The state is inching closer to selecting projects to treat east metro drinking water.
East Metro
February 26, 2020

Curbside collection of food scraps planned for Ramsey, Washington counties

The counties seek state funding to implement the service.
East Metro
February 25, 2020
The Treasure Island Center building had their Grand Opening Event Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in St. Paul, MN. Here, workers were putting the finishing to

New restaurants set to open in downtown St. Paul's Treasure Island Center

Redeveloped downtown building is 85% full, says the St. Paul Port Authority.
East Metro
February 25, 2020
Brian Krook with Washington County Sheriff Bill Hutton Credit: Washington County Sheriff's Office, 2013

Lawyers fight over evidence in shooting by Washington County sheriff's deputy

Defense attorneys want to introduce evidence that decedent wanted to commit "suicide by cop."
East Metro
February 25, 2020
Open skate at Charles M. Schulz Highland Arena in St. Paul. Ramsey County just changed its policy on naming buildings after people but exempted sports

Ramsey County to stop naming buildings, parks after individuals

The County Board approved the new naming policy that includes an exception mechanism.
East Metro
February 25, 2020

Suspected drunken driver charged in fatal western Wisconsin crash; victim ID'd

Preliminary breath test measured driver's blood-alcohol content at 0.28 percent, the Sheriff's Office said.
East Metro
February 23, 2020
Students at the American Indian Magnet School held an indoor parade on Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 8, 2018. Last week, St. Paul school board approv

St. Paul's American Indian Magnet School gets go-ahead for $53M renovation

Board heeds community wishes instead of new construction.
East Metro
February 23, 2020

Report: Stillwater schools should spend up to $254M to accommodate rising student numbers

District urged to spend $254M on upgrades and new buildings as student numbers rise.
East Metro
February 22, 2020
Linda Julik carries vials of naloxone, which is used to treat a narcotic overdose in emergency situations.

Rash of overdoses could mean contaminated heroin, Ramsey County Sheriff's Office warns

Within six hours, the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office responded to two heroin overdoses in Shoreview and one in White Bear Township.
East Metro
February 22, 2020

Teenager, child die in car crash in western Wisconsin

They were traveling northbound on 220th Street when the teenage driver lost control on the icy road and went into a ditch, the Sheriff''s Office said.
South Metro
February 22, 2020

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Feb. 23

East Metro
February 21, 2020
St. Paul Superintendent Joe Gothard left, and SPFT President Nick Faber talked outside of Hamline Elementary School Thursday June 21, 2018 in St. Paul

St. Paul teachers and support staffers authorize strike: 'Educators are fed up'

The vote followed a mediation session during which the union reported "no significant movement" on priorities that have included the establishment of mental health teams in every building and increased supports for multilingual families.
East Metro
February 21, 2020
Kelby Woodard

Former state legislator to head St. Thomas Academy

Kelby Woodard will take over the position of headmaster on July 1.

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