Local
September 15, 2020
Ramsey County Manager Ryan O'Connor

Ramsey County Manager Ryan O'Connor has COVID, says his family struggled to get tested

O'Connor said he worries about those with fewer resources, less access.
South Metro
September 14, 2020
Investigators appeared to be viewing underwater cameras Monday at the site of the airplane crash.

Wreckage of plane with 3 aboard located in southeast metro

No other details about the crash or those aboard were immediately available. The plane took off from South St. Paul Municipal Airport on Sunday.
East Metro
September 14, 2020
Investigators appeared to be viewing underwater cameras Monday at the site of the airplane crash.

Crews recovering downed plane in Mississippi River in SE metro

The search took place near Grey Cloud Island. Few other details were immediately available.
East Metro
September 11, 2020
RICHARD SDENNOTT¥rsennott@startribune.com Oakdale, Mn. Friday 8/17/2007 GROUNDWATER PROJECT Chad Kolstad of the Minnesota dept of Health collects wat

PFAS-laced water tied to infertility and prematurity in Oakdale

State health officials stand by their own conclusions: no reproductive impacts.
East Metro
September 11, 2020
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$700 million plan unveiled to deal with 'forever chemicals' in east metro drinking water

Three options are open for public comment through Oct. 26 to rid PFAS from drinking water.
East Metro
September 10, 2020

Stillwater school board fires finance manager Kristen Hoheisel

Dismissal comes after months of tension involving a land deal.
East Metro
September 10, 2020

Maplewood apartment fire displaces 67 residents

One person was injured. The building did not have a sprinkler system.
East Metro
September 10, 2020

Roseville threatens to sue landlord over apartment conditions

The City Council has authorized a lawsuit if repairs are not made quickly to an apartment complex that had its rental license revoked.
Local
September 9, 2020
Tents were set up on cement stairs between the History Center and Catholic Charities and in the shadow of the state capitol building in St. Paul on Th

St. Paul, Ramsey County want to add 100 beds to confront surge of homelessness

The county and its partnering nonprofits have added nearly 200 homeless beds since last year, yet the number of people sleeping outdoors has grown.
East Metro
September 8, 2020
Derek Chauvin

Former Mpls. officer Chauvin appears in court on tax evasion charges

Charges came after he was charged in the killing of George Floyd
Local
September 8, 2020
"We're attempting to strike the right balance between the interest of the tenant and the interest of the landlords," said Judge Thomas A. Gilligan, se

Ramsey County judge holds court above garage, awaits reopening of eviction cases

Officials look to remote access, other "new normal" procedures.
Duluth
September 7, 2020
The Rev. Michel Mulloy

Duluth bishop-elect resigns after allegation of sexual abuse

A priest who was set to become the next Catholic bishop of Duluth has resigned after an allegation that he sexually abused a minor in South Dakota.
South Metro
September 5, 2020

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Sept. 6

Local
September 4, 2020
Golfers endured a windy day to get out on the links at Keller Golf Course in Maplewood.

After years of declines, golf surges in Twin Cities during pandemic

Rounds played are up dramatically this summer at public courses across the Twin Cities as players flock to a sport that is naturally social distanced.
East Metro
September 4, 2020

Man whose Roseville mobile home caught fire dies 2-plus months later

The victim is identified; fire ruled accidental.
East Metro
September 2, 2020

Oakdale business hit a second time by alleged bookkeeper fraud

Both former bookkeepers are facing theft charges for allegedly siphoning funds from the Oakdale business.
West Metro
September 2, 2020

Mary Ellen (Molly) Taylor, who promoted the arts, dies at 93

She launched the arts nonprofit COMPAS and shepherded the organization through decades of growth, raising millions.
East Metro
August 31, 2020

Robert Wallin, WWII veteran and generous volunteer, dies at 93

East Metro
August 27, 2020

Forest Lake middle school teacher charged with sexually assaulting boys at his home

James Edward Carter, 56, of Forest Lake, employed two boys to work at his home, where he assaulted them.
East Metro
August 26, 2020

Charges: Missing dog in Vadnais Heights leads deputies to fatally shot owner

A 55-year-old man was arrested in the death of his friend over the weekend.

Twin Cities East Metro

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