East Metro
January 13, 2021
Police tried to hold back supporters of President Donald Trump who breached security and entered the U.S. Capitol building Jan. 6 in Washington D.C.

St. Croix County Republican website with 'war' message goes down

County party chairman initially defiant; unclear who ordered site taken down.
Local
January 13, 2021
Police clear a mob of Trump supporters from the U.S. Capitol grounds in Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, after the mob stormed the Capitol.

Hudson, Wis., Republican Party homepage: 'Prepare for war'

State Republican officials' request to remove message ignored
Local
January 12, 2021
The U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, June 4, 2018.

U.S. Supreme Court rejects suit over Winona County frac sand ban

Mining company first filed suit in 2017
East Metro
January 12, 2021
This rendering of the planned Gold Line shows what a bus-rapid transit vehicle and station could look like.

Gold Line BRT cost going up by $70 million for more park-and-ride spots

A park-and-ride facility and Washington County service center will be added at a Woodbury station.
Local
January 12, 2021
Minnesota restaurants and bars resume indoor service, with restrictions

Minnesota restaurants and bars resume indoor service, with restrictions

Monday was the first day for Gov. Tim Walz's dial-back of his holiday shutdown to stem the COVID surge.
East Metro
January 11, 2021
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Minnesota's three $1 million lottery winners claim their windfall

The winning tickets were sold in Arden Hills, Bloomington and St. Cloud.
January 11, 2021

Minnesota restaurants and bars resume indoor service, with restrictions

East Metro
January 9, 2021
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Toni Carter's measured diplomacy credited for major Ramsey County reforms

Chairwoman Toni Carter is the right one for these times, say Ramsey County colleagues.
East Metro
January 9, 2021

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Jan. 10

East Metro
January 7, 2021
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$2 Mega Millions lottery ticket worth $1 million sold in Arden Hills

The winner has a year to claim their Mega Millions prize.
East Metro
January 5, 2021
The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, shown in 2019. A more than $1 million gift to the college from the Manitou Fund will help pay for nursing si

White Bear Lake fund donated millions to environment, the arts

Manitou grant recipients ranged from Oregon bees to a school in Switzerland.
East Metro
January 5, 2021
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Minnesota Lottery's annual $1M raffle yields winning tickets bought in Bloomington, St. Cloud

The winners have yet to come forward and have one year to do so or their windfall is forfeited to the state's general fund.
Local
January 5, 2021
LA Fitness assistant manager Mike Olson, who stopped the gunman, credited his willingness to risk his life to his four years in the Army.

LA Fitness manager subdues gunman angry over unmasked patrons

The assistant manager of the Maplewood club, an Iraq war veteran, tackled the man from behind, took the gun and removed all of its ammunition, the felony charge said.
East Metro
January 4, 2021

SUV driver dies in single-vehicle crash in western Wisconsin

The wreck occurred late at night northwest of Menomonie, the Sheriff's Office said.
East Metro
January 2, 2021

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Jan. 3

East Metro
December 31, 2020
A drone used for police operations in Chula Vista, Calif., on Nov. 11, 2020. Minnesota drone trainer and salesman Logan Noess said he's seen a rapid i

Woodbury to join cities flying drones

The devices are increasingly popular among law enforcers.
East Metro
December 30, 2020
Ramsey County Sherif Bob Fletcher.

Citing meager budget, Ramsey County sheriff sues board over COVID-19 cuts

East Metro
December 30, 2020
Ramsey County Sherif Bob Fletcher, shown in 2019.

Citing meager budget, Ramsey County sheriff sues board over COVID cuts

Dispute arises over county's pandemic-induced austerity measures
East Metro
December 27, 2020

Henry Sibley High School stops teaching two books after complaints

Administrators directed teachers to stop lessons on "Of Mice and Men" and "Montana 1948."
East Metro
December 27, 2020
Tents were set up on cement stairs between the History Center and Catholic Charities and in the shadow of the State Capitol in St. Paul on March

Ramsey County to invest $9 million in affordable housing in 2021

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