East Metro
August 6, 2020
New Brighton police officer Joseph Pyka suffered a broken wrist when attempting to stop a driver who tried to flee. ORG XMIT: IRJ66Slc7UpDuLW7MvgI

Felon charged with injuring New Brighton cop who couldn't free himself from fleeing car

The officer broke a wrist during the encounter Monday afternoon.
Local
August 4, 2020
Rendering of St. Paul Riversedge project

RiversEdge redevelopment project moves forward in downtown St. Paul, despite COVID

The state's stalled bonding bill is another complication as county leaders are seeking $40 million in state funding.
East Metro
August 4, 2020
A New Brighton police officer was injured while stuck to this car as it hit a building. Credit: New Brighton Police Department

Police: New Brighton cop hurt while stuck in door of stolen car as it hit building

The gun-toting suspect was arrested after putting up continued resistance, police said.
East Metro
August 3, 2020
A bowfisherman cruised the St. Croix River shallows near the Allen S. King power plant in 2015. The plant could close in 2028, open a large tract of l

Xcel coal plant closure later this decade poses big question for Oak Park Heights

2028 closure is expected to open up 4,500 feet of riverfront.
South Metro
August 2, 2020

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Aug. 2

East Metro
July 31, 2020

Woodbury's new $11 million water treatment plant opens

City leaders say the plant is a temporary fix while state agencies determine the best long-term solution.
Local
July 30, 2020
Kai Mayer of the Minnesota Freedom Fund posted bail for a client in Hennepin County in March 2020.

Bail-paying nonprofit halts services at Ramsey County jail, citing virus concerns

It says Ramsey County has not taken sufficient coronavirus precautions.
East Metro
July 30, 2020
East Metro
July 28, 2020

Two Minneapolis officers injured when suspected carjackers flee

Officers treated at hospital; injuries not life threatening
West Metro
July 28, 2020

Man whose body was found in a St. Louis Park Lake is identified

East Metro
July 27, 2020

St. Paul school board taps Hmong parent to fill temporary seat

East Metro
July 27, 2020
South Metro
July 25, 2020

Twin Cities metro police blotter, July 26

East Metro
July 24, 2020

Century-old building torn down in Stillwater

New surface lot expected; city could build ramp.
East Metro
July 23, 2020
A portion of the Dale Street bridge over I-94 will be taken down this weekend. Construction of the new bridge is about half done and is expected to be

Weekend traffic: Two closures on Interstate 94 in St. Paul and Woodbury

The freeway is closing in the east metro for bridge demolition.
East Metro
July 23, 2020

Roseville man charged in connection with bias crimes

He's suspected of vandalizing yard signs and leaving threatening notes for the residents.
East Metro
July 22, 2020
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.

Fired Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin, wife charged with tax crimes

They underreported more than $460,000 in earnings and owe the government nearly $38,000, according to the charges.
Local
July 21, 2020
Porcha Lacey, with her daughter, Lyric, took Metro Transit's Tony Dodge up on his offer of a free face mask at the corner of 7th & Nicollet Thursday a

Roseville, St. Cloud and Bemidji pass mask requirements

More than a dozen Minnesota cities now have a mask mandate.
Local
July 21, 2020
A pre-calculus class at Apple Valley High School. Teachers said they were most concerned about building relationships with students and wanted to do t

Minn. teachers hope to return to classroom but worry about safety from COVID

Minnesota teachers are concerned about continuing distance learning this fall but also worry about the safety of returning to in-person classes, according to a statewide survey by the University of Minnesota. Their concerns about distance learning include engaging students, meeting the needs of special education students and ensuring student access to technology.

Twin Cities East Metro

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