Local
March 24, 2021
Friends of the victim involved in a fatal crash in Woodbury on March 13 gathered at the scene of the crash the next afternoon. People brought flowers,

Teen driver in fatal Woodbury crash likely to face charges

The crash remains under investigation.
East Metro
March 23, 2021
Ramsey County's new Economic Inclusion and Competitiveness Plan references the bulldozing of a large swath of the historically African American Rondo

Ramsey County unveils plan to fund housing, minority businesses

Ramsey County's $11.5M tax would boost housing and minority businesses.
East Metro
March 23, 2021
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Charges: Drunk driver hit buggy and killed Amish teen in W. Wisconsin

The buggy had its working lights illuminated when it was hit from behind, according to authorities.
Local
March 22, 2021
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Lawmakers consider banning state's most widely used pesticide

The proposal to ban chlorpyrifos comes as federal regulators review its safety.
East Metro
March 20, 2021

Twin Cities metro police blotter, March 21

East Metro
March 19, 2021

Several children escape residential fire in Forest Lake

First responders and a bystander were able to come to their aid after a kitchen fire broke out. No serious injuries were reported.
East Metro
March 19, 2021

Employee sues Ramsey County over retirement fund match

Deputy sheriff says the county isn't depositing matching funds into employees' retirement accounts.
Local
March 19, 2021
A Ramsey County Sheriff's Office deputy was seriously injured Wednesday night when a suspect fleeing police broadsided a squad in Arden Hills.

Deputy seriously hurt when felon fleeing police hits squad in Arden Hills

The suspect has a lengthy criminal history, the sheriff's office said.
East Metro
March 15, 2021
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Man admits killing his father in family's Twin Cities home in 2013

His mother remains charged with helping him dump the body in Wisconsin.
East Metro
March 13, 2021

Twin Cities metro police blotter, March 14

East Metro
March 6, 2021

Twin Cities metro police blotter, March 7

High Schools
March 3, 2021
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Ex-coach in Forest Lake charged with sex assault, says he's being blackmailed

Mark Kosloski resigned as the boys' basketball coach on the same day that the former North Lakes Academy student went to police.
East Metro
March 2, 2021
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Audit: Program to diversify state's teachers lacks reliable data

Most who graduated after getting funding became teachers, however.
Local
March 2, 2021

Man suspected of killing his 6-week-old son in western Wisconsin home

The man led the officers to his son, who was not breathing and lacked a pulse, police said.
Local
March 1, 2021
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Roseville truck driver honored after more than 40 years behind the wheel

Minnesota Trucking Association names Scott Smith its Driver of the Year.
Local
March 1, 2021
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Insecticide known for killing pollinators found in deer across Minnesota

More research is needed to determine threat to deer populations.
East Metro
March 1, 2021
East Metro
February 27, 2021

St. Paul school district seeks applicants for vacant board seat

Member Steve Marchese steps down to take job in Seattle.

Twin Cities East Metro

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