East Metro
August 22, 2020

North Oaks City Council takes a no-confidence vote against colleague

Mayor says Kara Ries should have followed protocol before visiting a private development site in the city.
East Metro
August 22, 2020

Man injured in White Bear Lake home invasion shooting

The person who was injured in the shooting was taken to M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital in Maplewood.
South Metro
August 22, 2020

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Aug. 23

East Metro
August 20, 2020
Mufasa, a mastiff mix found injured and emaciated in February outside an apartment building, got a reunion with Maplewood police officer Markese Benja

Animal aid groups help give local dogs a new lease on life

Local animal helpers nursed them back to life, and a Maplewood officer met the mastiff he rescued.
East Metro
August 19, 2020
St. Paul officials began clearing out the St. Paul homeless near the Cathedral of St. Paul Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2018, in St. Paul, MN. Here, a homeless

Citing safety, St. Paul will clear I-35E homeless encampment

Officials haven't yet notified occupants but say they'll be given time to move.
Stage & Arts
August 19, 2020
St. Paul and Ramsey County leaders unveiled the new murals in its historic meeting chambers. The new pieces done by diverse group of artists will cove

New diverse art replaces 1930s murals in St. Paul Council Chambers

The four new pieces replace 1930s murals.
East Metro
August 17, 2020
East Metro
August 17, 2020

House DFL candidate won't get felony charges for offensive Hugo protest comments

Rally at home of police union chief included profanity and effigies.
East Metro
August 17, 2020
Teachers and supporters gathered to protest the hybrid teaching return to school this fall because they feel it is not safe especially for students an

Suburban teachers challenge return to Minn. classrooms

Actions put focus on safety risks in hybrid plans
East Metro
August 17, 2020
Washington County Sheriff's deputies walked past a pair of effigies of Minneapolis Police Federation president Bob Kroll and his wife WCCO reporter Li

No felony charges to be filed against House DFL candidate who spoke at Hugo protest

South Metro
August 15, 2020

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Aug. 16

East Metro
August 14, 2020
South Washington County Schools selected Julie Nielsen as new superintendent.

South Washington County Schools select new superintendent

Julie Nielsen previously served in several roles for the east metro district.
East Metro
August 12, 2020
Two of the four murals in the St. Paul City Council Chambers painted in 1933 by John Norton.

St. Paul City Council approves new chamber art, despite Dakota tribe's objections

Dakota artists said they were left out of the process for installation.
East Metro
August 12, 2020
Two of the four murals in the St. Paul City Council Chambers painted in 1933 by John Norton.

Dakota tribe members say they were left out of new St. Paul art installation

Two Minnesota lawmakers contacted the Ramsey County Board on behalf of members of the Dakota community who said they felt "invisible" and unheard.
South Metro
August 8, 2020

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Aug. 9

Local
August 7, 2020
People lined up outside the National Guard armory in Minneapolis for free COVID-19 testing Saturday afternoon.

Ramsey County Public Health offers free COVID-19 testing

It is happening during the next four weekends at sites in St. Paul and Maplewood.
East Metro
August 7, 2020
National Guard troops responded to civil unrest in the Twin Cities after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody.

Minnesota National Guard sending soldiers from Stillwater to Guantanamo Bay

The 34th Military Police Company, based in Stillwater, worked to quell unrest after George Floyd's death.
South Metro
August 6, 2020
Qorsho Hassan, a fifth grade teacher at Gideon Pond Elementary School in the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District, reacts after being named Educati

Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan educator picked Minnesota Teacher of Year

Qorsho Hassan, 30, who teaches fourth grade, will represent Minnesota in the national contest.
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.

Twin Cities East Metro

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