East Metro
February 1, 2021

Two men dead in apparent murder-suicide at Mahtomedi FedEx facility

Gun found at FedEx location where men were apparently shot.
Local
February 1, 2021
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Inequities persist in St. Paul and Ramsey County COVID relief

Despite efforts to be fair, some historically underserved areas of the capital city still came out behind as $12.7 million in emergency funds were given out.
East Metro
January 30, 2021

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Jan. 31

East Metro
January 28, 2021

Charge: Driver in fatal hit-and-run in St. Paul had 8 double shots of vodka before leaving bar

Police caught up to him several days after he left his victim to die against a snowbank.
East Metro
January 28, 2021
Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher

Ramsey County Sheriff Fletcher elbowed in face during 'Live' broadcast

Ramsey County's Bob Fletcher was livestreaming nearby; incident not filmed.
East Metro
January 26, 2021

6 suspected gang members charged in Twin Cities carjacking surge

The prosecution alleges that the defendants pulled off their crimes for the financial benefit of their gang in order for them to carry out shootings and assaults against their rivals.
East Metro
January 25, 2021

St. Paul online school gets board approval

East Metro
January 25, 2021
An Airbnb logo. The Ramsey County suburb of Roseville is now poised to regulate and restrict short-term rentals — which are booked through websites

After wild parties, Twin Cities suburbs reining in short-term rentals

Fed up with wild parties and traffic, Roseville and other cities tighten rules on Airbnbs, VRBOs.
East Metro
January 24, 2021
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Trooper at crash scene is injured after squad car is hit on I-694 by another vehicle

The back-to-back wrecks occurred under snowy conditions.
East Metro
January 24, 2021

St. Paul district aims to establish online school

High schoolers could begin their virtual studies this fall.
East Metro
January 23, 2021

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Jan. 24

East Metro
January 23, 2021
A child made their way down the slide at the ice maze in Stillwater Friday night. The maze opened to the public on Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 outside the Z

Get lost in winter: Stillwater opens an ice maze

The parking-lot sized maze filled with ice sculptures and an ice slide was opening to the public Friday evening.
Local
January 22, 2021

Get lost in winter: Stillwater opens an ice maze

The parking-lot sized maze filled with ice sculptures and an ice slide was opening to the public Friday evening.
East Metro
January 21, 2021

House fire in Hudson kills 70-year-old man, sends wife to hospital

Authorities do not believe the fire is suspicious in nature.
East Metro
January 18, 2021
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.

Tax evasion case against Derek Chauvin, estranged wife pushed until after his murder trial

The trial was set for June 30 in the case against Chauvin and wife Kellie Chauvin.
Business
January 16, 2021
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State's $850M settlement plans to address 3M 'forever chemicals' hit resistance in east metro

Three options are in play for spending $850 million settlement with 3M over toxic PFAS.
East Metro
January 16, 2021

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Jan. 17

East Metro
January 13, 2021
Derek Chauvin.

Derek and Kellie Chauvin ordered to file public documents in divorce case

The couple's divorce has come under scrutiny after a Washington County judge rejected their proposed settlement due to possible fraud.
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

Twin Cities East Metro

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